Month: September 2023
West Columbia Police Department responded to the report of a vehicle collision with two fatalities near the 12th Street and B Avenue intersection. It was reported around 9 p.m. Friday, but the crash occurred before 9 p.m. The WCPD later reported that officers had taken 24-year-old Joshua R Yarborough of West Columbia into custody for […]
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The City of West Columbia and the City of Columbia invite you to join state and local leaders in the unveiling of the Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way on Monday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. Light refreshments will be provided by the City of […]
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The City of West Columbia is excited for the first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, this Saturday, September 16, from 4 – 8 PM, on the 500 – 700 Blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia. This highly anticipated event promises to be a sensational experience that will resonate with music enthusiasts of all ages. Featuring an […]
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Bob Morgan, President and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, was at Stone River Thursday. Morgan was in West Columbia where leaders of the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, the Lexington Chamber and the Columbia Chamber gathered. He spoke about the SC Chamber’s “Grassroots Initiatives” for 2023-24. “It was great to have the state Chamber […]
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Cayce Elementary students, teachers, and staff came together Thursday for the school’s third Unified Day. As a Unified Champion School through Special Olympics South Carolina, Cayce Elementary’s goal is to provide an opportunity for students with and without disabilities the chance to build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, sportsmanship, and awareness for others. “Unified Day at Cayce […]
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It was a perfect day. The Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5th Annual Hope Cup Golf Tournament took place Thursday, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. “We had 43 teams of four come out to play,” said Jade Watford, of the The Taylor Watford Foundation. “The weather is great and everyone is having a […]
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Hite’s BBQ of West Columbia ranked in the South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints by Southern Living magazine
Hite’s Bar-B-Que has been ranked the 35th best bar-b-que in the South by Southern Living magazine. Link to Southern Living article Hite’s is at 240 Dreher Road in West Columbia and is the only Lexington County BBQ joint ranked in the Southern Living Top 50. Big T’s Bar-B-Q at 2520 Congaree Road in Gadsden (Richland […]
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Gray Collegiate Academy is being forced to schedule a couple of out-of-state teams this football season. Beginning this weekend the War Eagles will travel to play St. John’s College (Washington, D.C.) Another game will be Sept. 29 at home against Portal (Ga.) Gray will also travel to Clearwater Academy (Fla.) on Oct. 6. and possibly […]
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