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West Columbia live music with Rhythm on the River, Pop-Up Bands at several venues, and Art on State is May 15 – See the Full Schedule

West Columbia is warming up as spring is upon us. As the weather improves, there is the opportunity to get out and enjoy everything in West Columbia, including city-sponsored events and restaurants where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. The Meeting Street Music Fest was April 17-18. […]

Midlands Rivers Coalition kicks off 10th season of water quality monitoring on local rivers

Planning to get in the river? Be sure to check the latest water quality results first. This week the Midlands Rivers Coalition began its tenth season of recreational water quality monitoring of the major rivers in the Columbia area. The monitoring includes 11 sample locations on the Lower Saluda, Broad, and […]

Cayce Police responded to 70 collisions in April and issued 23 “Hands Free” citations

The Cayce Police Department is sharing its April traffic stats to highlight the diligent work being done each day by the police department and CPD’s Traffic Enforcement Unit and patrol officers to help keep Cayce’s streets and roads safe. Cayce Police responded to 70 collisions in April. There were 23 […]

Check out the latest mural on a West Columbia business at JJs Place on Meeting Street

The latest mural from West Columbia’s Mural Grant Program is complete! Check it out at JJs Place SC on Meeting Street. Before it was finished West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles stopped by to check out the work in progress and snap a few pictures with the business owners Janice Caldwell […]

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – distributing food boxes to eligible Lexington County senior citizens and healthy boxes to families in need -Next Distribution is May 8

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC is distributing food boxes to senior citizens and healthy boxes to families in need. Eligible Lexington County residents aged 60 or older can receive a 25 lb. box of nonperishable food items. Next Distribution Date | May 8, 2026 Location | 1218 Batchelor St., West […]

West Columbia Police Department releases its monthly statistics report for April

The West Columbia Police Department made 417 traffic stops in April. Click here The WCPD released its Monthly statistics report, Tuesday with the statement below: “To keep our residents and businesses informed, we will be sharing our monthly stats so that our community knows where we are and what we’re […]

Driver, blinded by sunlight, crashes in Lexington – LCSD vehicle involved

A collision on Columbia Avenue (US-378) at Reed Avenue in Lexington Tuesday after 7 a.m. had inbound lanes blocked. All lanes were reopened around 8 a.m. but West Butler Street was still closed due to debris in the street. The wreck was caused by a driver who disregarded the red […]

South Carolina is the fastest growing state for job growth as Cayce-West Columbia Chamber celebrates Small Business “Month”

This is National Small Business Week. May 3-9. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce embraces the celebration of Small Business and recognizes the majority of its members as Small Business and is promoting Small Business Month. C-WC Chamber President and CEO Tim James was at the State House with […]