West Columbia mill past is the site of a Historical Marker in the Saluda Factory Historic District on Botanical Parkway

The Historic New Brookland Mill Village in West Columbia is a viable neighborhood.  New Brookland, now West Columbia, served as employee housing for the Columbia Duck Mill, which was founded in 1894. Currently, the  New Brookland Mill Village is in the middle of a renaissance, along with a major $15 […]

Lexington County Man Serving Life Sentence is Convicted of Second Murder

Allon T. Adams, a 25-year-old Leesville man, has been convicted of a second murder for the death of Devon Tricoche (photo below), in Lexington County. Adams was originally sentenced to Life in prison following his conviction on November 21, 2025 for the Murder of Tony Etheredge, Jr. in Lexington County. […]

Town of South Congaree presents resolution to Tim James, Past President of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Town of South Congaree presented a resolution, Tuesday, recognizing Tim James, Past President of the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, for his outstanding contributions, leadership, and service to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia community. Council Members: Pictured with Tim are his wife, Gay, Mayor Cindy Campbell, Dwayne Prosser, […]

City of West Columbia reviewing potential regulations changes for long-term and short-term rental housing

The City of West Columbia is reviewing potential changes to its rental housing regulations concerning both long-term and short-term residential rentals. Although the city currently has rental registration rules and related regulations, the proposed amendments aim to update and broaden operational standards, enforcement procedures, and zoning regulations for rental properties. […]

Information about Corley Mill Road Bridge replacement, public comment accepted until Aug. 28

The SC Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on Aug. 13, to inform Lexington County residents about a proposed bridge replacement project on Corley Mill Road over Twelve Mile Creek. The new bridge will accommodate two 12-foot travel lanes, two 8-foot shoulders, and a variable-width median. The project also […]

Cayce Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to locate 17-year-old

The Cayce Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Cayce Lynn Smith. Smith was last seen around noon, Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Moss Creek Neighborhood in Cayce. Anyone with information regarding Cayce’s whereabouts is urged to contact Cayce Police Department Dispatch at 803-794-0456 and press […]

Prysmian expanding operations in Lexington County, $80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prysmian North America (Prysmian), a leading provider of solutions for energy and digital connections, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lexington County. The company’s $80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs. For over 140 years, Prysmian has established a global footprint as a producer of […]

West Columbia Dental and Dr. Brant Cope featured in the City of West Columbia’s for August/September

West Columbia Dental and Dr. Brent Cope featured in the City of West Columbia’s for August/September. Here’s a link to the newsletter:

West Columbia Police seeking the community’s help to find teen who was reported as a runaway

West Columbia Police are seeking the community’s help in locating Ally Franklin who was reported as a runaway on Monday, Aug. 17. Ms. Franklin is 16 years-old and has dyed red/black hair and a slender build. Anyone with information that could help locate Ms. Franklin should contact Investigator Aldridge at […]

Ashton Miles headed to National Backhoe Rodeo, West Columbia Dental, and JJ’s Place in West Columbia Newsletter for August – September

The City of West Columbia August -September Newsletter has been released. It features City of West Columbia’s Ashton Miles, who is headed to the National Backhoe Rodeo in Houston, West Columbia Dental, a family dentist practice on Sunset Blvd., and JJ’s Place for the best in tasty treats on Meeting […]