Month: August 2016

Sarah Johnson and Gwen Brunson get Cayce’s Whole Sole Award

Sarah Johnson and Gwen Brunson received Cayce’s Whole Sole Award for for devising ways to bring staff  the city’s finance department together. The award was presented at the city council meeting Tuesday. The two created a game night. Johnson and Brunson were nominated by Assistant City Manager Shaun Greenwood.

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Leigh Summers receives the Whole Sole Award from Cayce City Council

Animal Control Officer Leigh Summers received the whole sole award. Summers is known for knowing which pet belongs to whom when she receives a report of a straying animal. Summers received the award at Tuesday’s council meeting. She knows where the pets live and is always working to aid owners to find lost pets, especially […]

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Tony Nelson City gets Cayce’s Whole Sole Award

Tony Nelson City of Cayce Public Safety dispatcher was given the Whole Sole award at the Cayce City Council meeting Tuesday. Nelson was nominated by Public Safety Sgt. Evan Antley. Antley said Nelson gets to work early every day and stays until his shift is over. He often volunteers for split shifts if there are […]

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Man killed in Monday’s officer-involved shooting identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the individual who was shot at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, in the 100 block of Glenda Court, Lexington. Fisher states that Bryan N. Byrd,  43, of Columbia, was fatally shot in the upper body and died at the scene. An autopsy performed on Tuesday, revealed […]

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Midland All-Stars Coach Pitch team wins DYB World Series

The Midland All-Stars Coach Pitch team defeated Alabama 7-6 Tuesday morning. With the win the Midland All-Stars win the AA DYB World Series Championship, said Steve Knight Midland DYB president. Midland’s home field is in Pine Ridge. The team won the DYB World Series in Laurel Miss.  There are to more Midland All-Star teams in the […]

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New Walmart grocery has West Columbia address

It’s technically between West Columbia, Cayce and Lexington, but a new Walmart Neighborhood Grocery has a West Columbia (29170) address. It’s at the corner of Emanuel Church Road and Old Barnwell Road, across from Walgreens, Bi-Lo and CVS Pharmacy. The new store is scheduled to open at 7:30 a.m., Aug. 17. The new store will likely intercept […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation Tribute for Trees, Aug. 18

West Columbia Beautification Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual Tribute for Trees on August 18.  The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Tribute for Trees Fundraiser on Thursday (Aug. 18)  at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. It’s  from 5:30pm – 7:30 pm. Funds raised at the Tribute for Trees will […]

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Cayce City Council to meet, 6 p.m. Tuesday

The City of Cayce has scheduled its regular City Council meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Cayce City Hall- 1800 12th St. Items on the agenda include annexation of property and rezoning. Council is scheduled to discuss the Knox-Abbott Drive Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Project in executive session.

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