Month: October 2020

“Dog West” a cultural icon in Cayce and West Columbia

You cannot miss him. Dog West sporting cut-off jeans, over-the-calf athletic socks, and usually a tank top, cut to show his stomach muscles. Dog West is a regular feature on the streets of Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia. He walks at least 10 miles-a-day. “I walk every day,” said Dog West. He does it for […]

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Portion of Cayce Riverwalk completed, opened Saturday

Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the City of Cayce has made an announcement “There are many things that we love about our city,” she said. “The people, the low cost of living, our neighborhoods, our quality of life and our Cayce businesses just to name a few.” One of the things Cayce is known for is […]

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DUI arrest made after fatal crash on Platt Springs Road

A person riding a motorcycle was killed, Friday on Platt Springs Road in Lexington County, at McLee Road. A Lexington man has been arrested for felony DUI in connection to the case. The collision occurred around 5:50 p.m. Friday, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. Tidwell said a 2018 Kia […]

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Beautiful day for the Meeting Street Artisan Market

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Saturday (Oct. 24) is a beautiful day for the market. Shop with […]

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West Columbia City Council members give updates about their districts

West Columbia is a hotbed of activity. All parts of the city are filled with enterprising new projects. The eight members of West Columbia City Council see the activity in their districts from ground level. Each council member has provided an update for their constituents. Mike Green – District One – “We have a new doggy […]

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Kip Moore to play concert at Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway, Nov. 19

Cola Concerts will present country star Kip Moore to the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. This will be one of Moore’s first performances since the release of his fourth album, Wild World, in May, which was named one of the top albums of 2020 by Taste of Country. Tickets for […]

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Revitalized River District Association cuts the ribbon at its new location

The River District Association cut the ribbon at its new location at 803 Meeting Street, West Columbia, Tuesday. The River District Association is a non-profit organization that will promote the growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in The River District, from Riverwalk, on the Congaree River, to Triangle City. Bill Mooneyhan, an […]

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Some Lexington 3 students going to 4-day-a-week schedule beginning Nov. 2

Lexington County School District Three, in Batesburg-Leesville, schools is preparing to transition face-to-face students in grades 6th through 8th at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School from the current hybrid schedule to a four days per week in-person model beginning on Nov. 2. Lexington One and Lexington-Richland Five have also implemented expanded in-person school attendance. Lexington Two will […]

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