Good news for home sellers in Cayce and West Columbia. A recent study ranked both among the easiest places in South Carolina to sell. SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company ranked cities in the US by the number of days their homes spend on the market. Cayce was ranked at No. 10 easiest place […]

The October floods left a big gash in Botanical Parkway. At more than a million dollars, the West Columbia road is the most-costly repair in Lexington County. After a portion of the road washed away, a construction project began by the agents of nature. In January, the project by the beavers was coming along nicely. Click […]

What is the response from the public to a possible Hospitality Tax in West Columbia? About 30 people- including city officials- showed up for an informational session at city hall, Wednesday. LINK: Chamber Board requests Hospitality Fee study- Initial Story West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter explained some of the details of the 2% tax that would […]

The City of West Columbia is going to have to account for $2.1 million more-a-year in revenues to meet expenditures for its water-sewer budget. To make up the potential shortfall, a consultant said an increase in monthly bills of at least $4-a-month for residential customers is required. The bills of out-of-city customers would be about […]

The Springdale Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place on May 21. On that Saturday, at around 4 p.m., a man used a knife to rob an individual who was staying in a room at the Super 8 motel at […]

West Columbia is among the best places to retire in South Carolina, according to a new study. SmartAsset has ranked the cities with the most recreational and social opportunities for retirees as part of their research on the Best Places to Retire. In that ranking, West Columbia came in eighth in South Carolina. Murrells Inlet […]

The City of West Columbia is holding two information sessions on a possible Hospitality fee. The public is invited to attend the meetings to discuss this program. When and Where:June 8 at 6 p.m. and June 13, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street What is a Hospitality Fee? A hospitality fee is […]

Lexington County deputies have turned to the public for assistance in identifying and locating a robbery suspect. The suspect is wanted in connection with a Thursday morning robbery at the Circle K convenience store in the 2300 block of Augusta Road in West Columbia. Witnesses said the suspect entered the store, selected a beverage and […]