Month: November 2023

Gov. Henry McMaster to speak at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to speak at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast Meeting, Tuesday. The RSVP event is full. The meeting begins at 7:45 a.m. It is held at Stone River adjacent to the West Columbia Riverwalk. McMaster walked beside former president Donald Trump Saturday at the Clemson-South […]

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Man found dead in hotel in August has been identified by the Lexington County Coroner

Update to the case of the unidentified male that was found in an abandoned room at the Motel 6 on Burning Tree Drive on August 14, shortly after 7 p.m. in Lexington County. The male had been deceased in the motel room for approximately two to three weeks before being discovered by a passerby searching […]

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From South Congaree to West Columbia, and Cayce to Pine Ridge, Christmas events begin later this week – See the schedule!

The City of West Columbia’s Tree Lighting is Friday (Dec 1) at 6:30 p.m. and the City of Cayce’s Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 30) Kids can send letters to Santa from Carraway Park at Riverwalk. The Town of Pine Ridge Christmas Parade is at 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 2 […]

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Lexington 2 schools present holiday events in the Christmas season

Let Lexington Two students help you get into the holiday spirit this season. Several schools will offer musical performances, open to the community. You also can catch performances at several community tree lightings and other holiday events. Many schools also are holding charity donation drives to benefit those in need during the holidays. Here’s a […]

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Gray wins Upper-State Championship game, Brookland-Cayce defeated by Camden in Lower-State final

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Abbeville, 27-12, to win the Upper State Championship Friday night at the War Eagles home field in West Columbia. Gray improves to 14-3 with the win and will face Oceanside Collegiate in the State Championship at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Class 2A state championship game at Oliver C. Dawson […]

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Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate play football at home Friday night in games with State Championship implications

Brookland-Cayce (11-2) is home vs. Camden (10-3) at 7:30 p.m. Friday night for a high school football playoff game. It’s for the 3A Lower State Championship. In the playoffs, BC has wins: over Lake City; 42-20 over Philip Simmons, 34-14; and a 53-27 win over Crestwood. If BC wins Friday night, the team will face […]

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3 Meeting Street Artisan Market Holiday Dates Bring Cheer to West Columbia in December

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the Meeting Street Artisan Market Special Holiday Editions on December 2, 9, & 16, 2023, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. This seasonal celebration will showcase the talents of nearly 25 local vendors offering a diverse array of handmade items, […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler presents Al Loftis with Senate Resolution upon the closing of Al’s Upstairs

State Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Senate resolution to Al Loftis to commemorate the closing of Al’s Upstairs, the place to dine for some of the best Italian food. Al Loftis, Al’s Upstairs owner, announced last week that he is closing the popular restaurant Al’s Upstairs at 300 Meeting Street in West Columbia after 44 […]

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