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Great things happening in West Columbia, Mayor Tem Miles speaks at C-WC Chamber Breakfast

“Wow! Great things are happening in West Columbia,” said Lindsey Miles, Board president of the Cayce -West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Business Breakfast, Tuesday, at Stone River. Tem Miles said the redevelopment of West Columbia has been 20 years […]

Voter registration deadline for the November election is in early October

If you want to vote in the November election, and you are not registered, time is running out, but you still have time to register. The deadline to register online is in early October. Click this link to register: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/ovr/start You will need a S.C. Driver’s License or DMV ID.

Ricky’s Tire and Auto joining with Precision Tune to open at 1534 Sunset Blvd, Ricky’s old location

Ricky’s Tire & Auto Center has joined forces with Precision Tune Auto Care and will be re-opening the location at 1534 Sunset Blvd!! COMING SOON!!! Ricky Branham was the owner of Ricky’s Tire & Auto Center, The message announcing the new business was posted on Facebook Click here Ricky’s Tire and […]

Rhythm on the River begins Oct. 13, Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announces band line-up and schedule

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber presents Rhythm on the River from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Fridays at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Oct. 13th: Van Morrison Tribute Band: One Irish Rover Oct. 20th: Sensational Epics Oct. 27th: Phil Urban Presents Elvis with Full Live Band & Variety Show […]

Lexington County man, who had thousands of files of child sexual abuse material, gets 10 year-sentence

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that, on Sept. 19, Sam Smith pleaded guilty to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree in Lexington County before the Honorable Judge William Keesley. The investigation of Smith began after a user of a file-sharing network had made available for download […]

7th Annual Fall Back Fest is Nov. 3, with live music, art and Meeting Street Artisan Market

The 7th Annual Fall Back Fest, on the 100 Block of State Street in West Columbia, is scheduled for 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3.Fall Back Fest features free live music with Chris Reed and The Bad Kids and Going Commando, live art, a special night edition of the Meeting […]

West Columbia man identified as victim of fatal shooting

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was shot and killed on Saturday at approximately 7 a.m. at a home in the 2000 Block of Capital View Road located in Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. Gervamieon S. Moody, 24 years old, of West […]

West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the […]