West Columbia Fire Department responds to car fire in the Walmart parking lot on Augusta Road

West Columbia Firefighters responded to a car fire in the Walmart parking lot on Augusta Road, on Wednesday afternoon. The car fire occurred around 3 p.m. The unit from the WCPD extinguished the blaze quickly. (Mike Green photos)

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City of Cayce announces retirement of Municipal Clerk, Mendy Corder, after 3 decades of dedicated service

After three decades of dedicated service, the City of Cayce announces the retirement of Cayce Municipal Clerk, Mendy Corder. Mendy started her journey with Cayce as the City’s receptionist in 1996, where her welcoming presence and organizational skills quickly made her a valuable part of the team. She later served […]

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Town of South Congaree swears in new Police Chief at Town Council Meeting, Tuesday

The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the Tuesday, Town council meeting. Chief Quinlan brings more than 30 years of combined military and law enforcement leadership to the role, along with a distinguished record of service, training, and […]

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West Columbia February-March Newsletter, with Mayor, City Council updates, Brookland-Lakeview, Compton’s, BuWa Digital

West Columbia February-March Newsletter, with Mayor, City Council updates, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, Compton’s Restaurant, and BuWa Digital. Click Here For A Link To it The West Columbia Newsletter also has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members.

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Christina Nelson, CWC Chamber Interim CEO announces decision to step back into previous role as Director of Operations

After several months of leading the Chamber and Visitor Programs, Mrs. Nelson announced her decision at the recent Board of Directors meeting to return to her previous role as Director of Operations; citing that the decision is based on her priority of a work-life balance. Mrs. Nelson stated that while […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library Block Party to be held Feb 28

Join the fun at the Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library Block Party! February 2810 AM – NoonCayce-West Columbia Branch Library – 1500 Augusta Rd., West Columbia, SC Music. Crafts. Games.FREE

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Lexington County Peach Festival, July 4th, cancelled for 2026, organizing members attending 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C.

Lexington County Peach Festival, July 4th, cancelled for 2026, organizing members attending 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C…..Announcement below: An Important Message to Our Gilbert Community For 65 years, the Lexington County Peach Festival has brought our community together each summer for celebration, connection, and unforgettable memories. Today, we have […]

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Pickup truck crash results in the death of the diver in Lexington County

A fatal vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, according to Cpl. Nicholas T. Pye of the SC Highway Patrol. It happened at 2:28 pm, on Haven Road near J.J. Parrish Road. Pye said a 2014 Chevrolet pickup was traveling east when it left the road to the left, hit a ditch, […]

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City of Cayce issues “Road Work Alert” for 2 sections of The Avenues, beginning Monday, Feb. 16

Starting Monday, Feb. 16, construction will begin on two sections of The Avenues: Michaelmas Avenue (between 8th & 10th Streets) Oakland Avenue (between 7th & 8th Streets) These blocks will be closed to all but local traffic during construction. Please note that the intersection of Michaelmas Ave and 9th Street […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man, 56, who died in Old Orangeburg Road collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicleaccident in the 1000 block of Old Orangeburg Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County onFriday , at approximately 3:20 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Brian Westley Deloach , 56, of Lexington was traveling westbound on […]

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