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When it’s hot outside, West Columbia offers several venues to find a cool drink where you can relax

July in South Carolina is hot and the summer of 2026 is no exception. With temperatures toasty, it’s a good idea to look for something frosty to cool you down. West Columbia restaurants, breakfast stops and coffee shops, when it’s hot, adjust their drink selections in an effort to help […]

Lexington County Coroner releases the identity of the man who died in a three-vehicle hit-and-run collision, Wednesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was killed in a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer on Wednesday at the intersection of W.E. Jeffcoat Road and Hwy 6 in the Swansea area of Lexington County at approximately 6:50 a.m. Fisher states that Mr. Donerell […]

Tim James, former Cayce Councilman, C-WC Chamber CEO is the new Vice President of Marketing for M. B. Kahn

M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With more than 35 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, James brings a blended background in government policy, economic development, and […]

Crash on Interstate 26 results in the closing of all eastbound lanes, Wednesday evening

All eastbound lanes of Interstate 26, near or in in Lexington County, were closed after a crash on Wednesday evening, according to the SC Highway Patrol. It was not clear if the crash was in Lexington or Calhoun County. Traffic was backed up for miles and it took hours (around […]

West Columbia Riverwalk Remains Open During Improvements, Nearby Free Parking Available

The City of West Columbia is beginning improvements to the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, to enhance one of its popular recreational destinations. To accommodate the start of construction, the West Columbia Riverwalk parking lot will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, July 8, […]

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin joins fellow mayors from across America to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence

Last week, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin joined fellow mayors from across America to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in the very city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, Philadelphia, PA. Click here to see video Mayor Partin represented Cayce during this historic milestone, marching alongside her peers […]

SC Department of Employment and Workforce SC Department of Social Services hosting Community Career and Resource Fair in Cayce, July 28

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and the South Carolina Department of Social Services to host a Community Career and Resource Fair in Cayce District 2, open to residents of the City of Cayce and surrounding communities. The event will connect job seekers with local employers who are […]