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Rep. Micah Caskey is the speaker at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

State Rep. Micah Caskey spoke at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday at Stone River, in West Columbia. It was sponsored by Kay Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The program featured remarks from Rep. Micah Caskey and recognized Butch Wallace Insurance Agency as Small Business of the Quarter, […]

Butch Wallace and the Wallace Insurance Agency honored as the Small Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

The Wallace Insurance Agency honored as the Small Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Butch Wallace accepted the award at the C-WC Chamber Business Breakfast , Tuesday morning at Stone River in West Columbia. For decades, Butch has served as a local and well-respected insurance Agent. Butch […]

Lexington County deputies investigating deadly shooting at apartments near Lake Murray

Lexington County deputies have opened a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Lake Murray. The shooting victim has been identified as Raynard Brewington, 43, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Mr. Brewington’s body was found near […]

SCDOT to temporarily detour I-77 southbound as part of new interchange project in Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will implement a temporary nighttime detour of Interstate 77 southbound in Richland County as part of the construction for the new interchange at exit 26. There will be two detour periods between mile markers 24 and 27: March 2 at 8 p.m. through […]

First Invigorate Cayce Live Jazz Series, featuring Reggie Sullivan Trio, played Sunday

The first Invigorate Cayce Live Jazz Series, featuring the Reggie Sullivan Trio played on a windy Sunday, at the historic William J. Cayce Grocery Store, at the End of State Street, at Frink Street. Click here for a link The City of Cayce is partnering with ColaJazz and the Central […]

SC State University Research Facility Coming to Cayce

The City of Cayce is excited to announce that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus in the City of Cayce. Located at 1801 Charleston Highway, the facility will serve as the university’s largest Research & Extension location in the […]

1 person died in a crash in Lexington County, Friday night, if you have any information, contact the Lexington County Coroner’s Office

One person died in a crash in Lexington County, Friday night. The fatal collision occurred on Crystal Springs Drive at Living Waters Blvd according to Master Trooper Joseph L. Rowell of the SC Highway Patrol. Rowell said a 1997 Dodge Pickup traveling west on Crystal Springs Drive veered left, crossing […]

People getting outside to enjoy West Columbia parks as the weather warms up this week

On the morning of Feb. 1, the City of West Columbia was covered in more than 3 inches of snow. And for about 2 weeks after the snow had melted, there have been some cold days. But this week temperatures have reached the mid-70s, and that has brought crowds out […]

Wingard’s Market in Lexington nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

Popular Midlands gardening center & nursery, Wingard’s Market, is proud to announce it has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national honor recognizing outstanding garden centers across the country. Currently, Wingard’s is in the #1 position; but they need the public’s vote […]