The Brookland-Cayce ROTC was part of the City of Columbia’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade, Monday. The ROTC marched and sang cadence in front of spectators, who braved threatening skies and chilly temperatures to pay tribute to our country’s veterans. ROTC units from other high schools, along with law enforcement agencies, firefighters, and veterans groups were also in the parade. The […]

A Flash Flood Warning that included Columbia, West Columbia, and Cayce were in effect until 12:45 AM Tuesday, according to the Natioan Weather Service. The NWS said: “Heavier showers now moving back into the region from the southwest and should spread over the central and eastern Midlands this evening. Rainfall rates up to an 1 in/hr possible at times will […]

Senior Rides is a community based, local non-profit organization that provides curb-to-curb rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies for seniors 62 years and older living in West Columbia and Cayce- (with hopes to expand throughout Lexington County in the future.) Senior Rides is currently looking for more volunteer drivers. If you can help, the phone number is (803) […]

The Board of Trustees of Lexington County School District Two will meet in special session beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. New officers will be elected at the special meeting. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia. The proposed Agenda at right- click to enlarge. Agendas/Notices […]

It’s that time of year! The City of Cayce is excited to announce this year’s annual “Christmas in Cayce” events. Kicking off November 30, several holiday events will be taking place throughout our City. Thursday, November 30, 6 PM – 40th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsored by The Woman’s Club of Cayce Proceeds from the sale of lights are given to God’s […]

Brookland-Cayce defeated Beaufort 31-30, Friday in round one of the S.C. State football playoffs. The Bearcats had to come from behind to get the raod win over their higher-seeded opponent. The last 3:10 of the game was delayed by a storm. Because of the long break, BC did not got get home until 4:30 a.m., Saturday Brookland-Cayce travels to No. […]

A large swath of West Columbia is primed for revitalization, but city officials need the support of the Lexington Two School District to implement the plan. In October, West Columbia City Council approved a Tax Increment Financing plan for a section of the city. Included is Triangle City, US 1, Jarvis Klapman Boulevard, Charleston Highway and 12th Street. In all, […]

Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 27. There are several new components this year including a Zero Gravity launch for derby racing and a literary character/book themed Kinetic sculpture parade. Kinetic Derby Day will be featured at the EdVenture Anniversary Party this Saturday, November 10, from 10 AM until […]

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is hosting a Holiday Bazaar It’s Saturday, November 17, from 9 AM –until- 1 PM at Glenforest School – 1041 Harbor Dr, West Columbia. Come out and support the event See the big guy and get your requests in early! We are accepting a few more vendors. Photos will be done by Pretty Pictures Photography

West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green was elected to his first full term on West Columbia City Council in November of 2017. Before that, he served out the remainder of former Councilman Dale Harley’s term. Harley died in March 2017. The seat is in District One. “I have enjoyed it,” said Green. “There have been ups and downs.” Green also […]