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See the details of the Saluda Pedestrian Bridge in West Columbia

The City of West Columbia continues to provide unique recreational opportunities for visitors and residents with the addition of the pedestrian bridge across the Saluda River. In partnership with the City of Columbia to address infrastructure needs through a joint jurisdictional approach, the long-awaited pedestrian bridge will soon become a […]

Palmetto Swings premier golf simulator facility is open on Meeting St. in West Columbia, read all about it

Read all about Palmetto Swings premier golf simulator facility at 511 Meeting St. in West Columbia. Palmetto Swings recently opened and it’s featured in the Oct-Nov West Columbia Newsletter. Here’s a link to the Newsletter

Lexington Police arrest 2 and confiscate firearms and narcotics after suspicion of impaired driving pursuit

Lexington police officers attempted to stop a vehicle, last week, for suspicion of impaired driving. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped on Augusta Road near I-20. During the traffic stop, it was found that the driver was impaired and she was arrested for DUI and for Failure to […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber names Businesses of the Year and other Award Winners at the Un-Gala

The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber celebrated in Halloween costume fashion, on a night filled with fun and fellowship. Cayce-West Columbia Chamber president and CEO Tony Tam recognized the businesses and individuals who make the CWC community so special! This year’s award winners!

4 candidates running for 3 Lexington School District 2 School board seats

Three seats on the Lexington Two Board of Trustees will be on the November 3 ballot. Four candidates have filed to run, including two incumbents. Board member Christina Rucker is not seeking re-election. The four candidates for the Lexington Two board, in alphabetical order, are: Lexington Two schools serve the […]

Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, and Rutland Performing at West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest on Friday, Nov. 6 – With Live Mural Artists and Artisan Market Night Edition

The City of West Columbia invites everyone to enjoy the 10th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., along the 100–300 blocks of State Street. This free event features live music, art, food, and drinks. Performers include the Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, […]

Lexington County EMS holds Survivor’s Breakfast to honor emergency survivors and first responders who came to their aid

Thursday morning the County of Lexington, SC EMS held their 10th Annual Survivor’s Breakfast. The breakfast was held to honor those that have survived life threatening emergencies and the first responders that came to their aid when it was needed the most. County leaders, Chiefs and elected officials attended. Every […]

Units from Cayce, West Columbia and Lexington County respond to house fire in Cayce

Several emergency units from the Cayce Fire Department, West Columbia Fire Department, Lexington County Fire Service, Cayce Police and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a house fore on Peach Street in Cayce, Thursday morning, between 10 and 11 a.m. .Heavy smoke was visible, coming from the house […]

Cayce City Council part of Town Hall Meeting with US Rep. Joe Wilson, with other elected officials and community members

Cayce’s Mayor and City Council joined elected officials and municipal staff from across the 2nd Congressional District for a municipal town hall with U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson. It was hosted by the Municipal Association of South Carolina in Cayce and held at Steel Hands Brewing Moderated by Mayor Elise Partin, […]