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South Congaree Presents Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years to come. Proposed FY 2026–2027 expenditures total $1,296,187.75, a 21% decrease from FY 2025–2026 expenditures of $1,642,423. The budget was developed through a […]

Lexington Police requesting assistance to help find missing woman

Chief Terrence Green is requesting the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in bringing Elena Katherine Moore, age 39, home safely. Ms. Moore was reported as a missing person on Friday, June 12, 2026. According to the complainant, Ms. Moore often frequents Planet Fitness, located at 560 Whiteford Way. […]

West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is a big success

The 10th annual Taste on the River took place at Stone River in West Columbia, Thursday night. The best restaurants in the area came out to offer samples of delicious dishes. There was also a silent auction. “It was a wonderful evening,” said West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel. […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber with Founders Federal Credit Union networking event at Fireflies game, Tim James throws First Pitch

The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game at Segra Park on Thursday night. at an event sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union. It was called networking after hits, and Fireflies Baseball for Chamber night. C-WC Chamber President and CEO Tim James threw out the […]

West Columbia, Palmetto Outdoor, tubing season kicks off successfully, celebrating 20 years

For 20 years, Palmetto Outdoor with founder and owner Michael Mayo, has been delivering soothing tube floating rides down the river. The trip buses leave from West Columbia’s Riverwalk, and the tubers end their float at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The tubing trips have become such an ingrained part of […]

Officer, suspect shot after West Columbia Police respond, SLED investigating

West Columbia Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Brown Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The call resulted in both an officer and the suspect being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both the officer and suspect are in stable condition at […]

“Taste on the River” REMINDER – Thursday at 5:30 – features GREAT FOOD from top restaurants

The 10th Annual Taste on the River is Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. It’s a can’t-miss unforgettable evening of indulgence featuring the culinary talent of the best chefs in the Midlands at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia. “We have a great restaurant line up,” said Kathy Whetzel, Chairwoman […]

Some Lexington County primary election results

Below are some of the Lexington County results from Tuesday’s GOP primary, published by the Lexington County GOP. Alan SC AG Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will go up against each other in a runoff June 23. SC Governor Wilson: 13,326 – 41%Evette 7,730 – 24%Reddy 4,168 – 13%Norman […]

The June-July City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released – West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles’ Message and info from your West Columbia City council member

The June-July City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released. A feature on the Ikie Lu Record Club is one of the articles in the newsletter. Also: get West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles Message and info from your West Columbia City council member. There’s also an article on Signature Catering […]