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Editorial: South Carolina Has Too Much to Lose in the Race to Build Artificial intelligence Systems

South Carolina’s manufacturing economy did not happen by accident. It took decades of investment, workforce development and a bet that this state was a place where serious companies could build serious things. That bet has paid off. Today, major employers across automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors call South Carolina home, […]

Section of Mineral Springs Road in Lexington closed overnight after vehicle overturns

A section of Mineral Springs Road, in Lexington, in the 2600 block was closed due to an overturned vehicle, Monday night. Emergency personnel were on the scene and drivers were asked to find alternative routes. Mineral Springs reopened later, Lexington Police reported. LPD photo.

REMINDER – Taste on the River, sample GREAT Restaurants, is June 11 – Get Your Tickets!

WCBF Taste on the River Tickets on Sale Now! The 10th Annual Taste on the River is June 11 at Stone River, to continue beautifying West Columbia! Enjoy bites from 14 local favorites while supporting the WeCo Beautification Foundation. Tickets: bit.ly/TOTR2026 Get your tickets now…Get ready for an unforgettable evening of […]

Cayce’s George Roberts Grand Opening draws a packed house, with Tokyo Joe on the back porch

George Roberts restaurant at 1301 State Street in Cayce had its Grand Opening on Thursday, attended by Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. The parking lot was full with cars, trucks, SUVs, a golf cart and even a motorcycle or two. And every seat in the house was taken as the clientele […]

Man shot in Lexington County, Sheriff’s Department investigating

Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 7-11 in the 5100 block of Platt Springs Road in reference to an overnight Saturday shooting incident. Upon arriving, deputies found a man with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a hospital for more treatment.The sheriff’s department has […]

Memorial Day is Monday – West Columbia commemorates the day at various locations

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. Like the rest of the nation, West Columbia will honor the men […]

Ribbon is cut on Carolina Arts Café and Studio in the Cayce River Arts District

Carolina Arts Café and Studio cut the ribbon Wednesday. It’s at 2006 State St., Cayce.Cayce Mayor Elise Partin attended, along with JB Beckett, Board President of the the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Jenna Mae Taylor is the Founder and an Artist. Carolina Arts Café and Studio is a welcoming arts café […]

57 students earn GEDs, high school diplomas from Lexington 2’s adult education program and walk in graduation ceremony

Fifty-seven students who earned GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington School District Two’s adult education program walked in a graduation ceremony earlier this week, part of a group of nearly 200 students who have attained that achievement this school year. Families, friends, educators, board members, and Interim Superintendent Dr. […]

In Observance of Mental Health Month: Prioritizing Our Well-Being, Why Mental Health Matters

An Editorial by Joan McFadden-Harris, Project Coordinator of the Mental Health Awareness Training Initiative (MHFA) Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Every May, Mental Health Month serves as a powerful reminder that caring for our mental well-being is just as important as caring for our physical health. Yet for far too many individuals […]