Month: May 2017

 U.S. 1 eastbound Exit 58 ramp on I-20 in Lexington County closed Friday, Saturday night

The US 1 eastbound exit ramp (Exit 58) on Interstate 20 in Lexington County will be closed Friday night, May 12, and Saturday night, May 13, for road shoulder reconstruction, barring delays due to weather. Motorists heading east who wish to take Exit 58 should proceed to Exit 61 and re-enter I-20 westbound to Exit […]

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City of Cayce to make big announcement on Monday

The City of Cayce will be announcing some exciting news on Monday (May 15) at 10:30 a.m. at Cayce City Hall (1800 12th St, Cayce.) This event is open to the public and both residents and media are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served to celebrate the exciting news. We hope you will join us for […]

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House of Raeford delivers hanging baskets for Teacher Appreciation Week

 House of Raeford wanted to make sure teachers were thanked. Last week offered the perfect occasion to do that. It was Teacher Appreciation Week and House of Raeford, in West Columbia, came through. Chuck Underhill and Brett Mabe, both from House of Raeford, made trips to BC Grammar School, Davis Early Childhood Center for Technology and […]

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Nominations sought for Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are being accepted through July 14, for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Airport High School Eagle Club established the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of former athletes and coaches.   In order to be eligible for the Athletic Hall of Fame, nominees must have graduated from […]

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McAlister’s Deli coming to West Columbia

Plans are being made for the opening of a McAlister’s Deli in West Columbia. The sign is at the coming location, off of Augusta Road (US 1) across from West Side Plaza (that contains BI-LO and Hobby Lobby.) There are four other McAlister’s in the area. They are in Irmo, Forest Acres, Spring Valley and Lexington. […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Expo is Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The 2017 Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday (May 11.) It’s at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 110 McSwain Dr,, West Columbia, SC 29169 There is no admission charge. Stop by during lunchtime and find out more about the local businesses in the area and […]

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Lexington-based Prysmian awarded $300 million cable deal with Verizon

  Verizon Communications has awarded Prysmian Group a $300 million optical cable supply contract. Prysmian Group North America headquarters are in Lexington. The agreement supports Verizon’s U.S. network expansion around a next-generation fiber platform that will speed the implementation of 5G services. Verizon will supply 10.6 million miles of ribbon and loose tube cables. The agreement […]

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Man killed after threatening officers serving warrant for drug offenses

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The incident took place in the 200 block of Seleta Circle, near Pond Branch Road in Lexington County. Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, a fugitive task force consisting of U.S. Marshals, deputies from Lexington and Richland […]

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