Month: June 2021
From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]
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It may have been only a formality but it is a sign we’ve come a long way since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. The state of emergency in South Carolina has expired. The state of emergency was last extended on May 22, It lapsed Sunday. Most face covering ordinances have dropped since early […]
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The Lexington County Fire Service and Lexington County EMS responded to a structure fire at 5 a.m., Monday in the 4000 block of Fairview Road. The structure on fire was a 40×60 metal building that was being used as a private bar, according a Lexington County report. There were no injuries were reported. Seven units […]
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The Asian -American/Pacific Islanders Business day was held at Mota Crosslinking on May 27. It was held at Mota Crosslinking Business Academy on 12 Street in West Columbia. On that day, Resolutions were read from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Gov. Henry McMaster recognized the impact of Asian-American/Pacific Islander businesses in West Columbia and […]
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A driver was wounded by gunfire Thursday in Cayce.The Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating a driver-involved shooting. A driver left 12th Street in Cayce and drove onto I-77 North at about 10 p.m., Thursday. Cayce Police said another driver pulled up beside him and fired. At least four bullets were fired into the […]
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Two Airport High School athletes declared their intent to play soccer at the college level. Seniors Micah Hill and Angel Altamirano both signed letters of intent to play on the inaugural soccer team at Columbia College. The two Airport athletes participated in a signing ceremony Friday in the school arena, attended by family, coaches, and […]
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A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete declared his intent to play football at the college level. Senior Devonte Strader signed a letter of intent to play football with Allen University this fall. Strader participated in a signing ceremony Friday at the school. Coaches, teammates, and fellow students attended the event, which was held in the arena’s […]
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Learn about the history of Cayce on volunteer-led summer tours. The tours are from June to September on Saturdays, starting at 10 a.m. This Saturday (June 5) there will be an in-person Civil War Battlefield Tour detailing the Battle of Congaree Creek. It occurred as General William T. Sherman’s Union army arrived at Columbia’s doorstep. […]
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