Month: May 2025

Lexington Police work crash on Corley Mill Road, Sunday afternoon

Lexington Police responded to a rollover collision on Corley Mill Road at Riverchase Way. The crash resulted in the closing of one lane in both directions. The crash was reported by the LPD around 4 p.m. Lexington Police Photo

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Vacuum Center plans to repair and reopen after devastating fire damage to West Columbia building

The Vacuum Center at 1306 Charleston Highway in West Columbia burned Friday night.Owners Mike and Peg Wilson said in a Facebook post: “we are processing the shock of this happening but want to let you all know that it will be okay. They said the “store sustained considerable damage and destruction” from the fire. Mike […]

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The iconic Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern is in the Cayce Business Spotlight -“Everybody Knows Your Name”

Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern is a landmark institution at the corner of Ninth Street and Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce. It was initially an Open Air Market more than 70 years ago. It was established by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Walt Hallman has been the owner of Vella’s since 1999 and the restaurant has continued to […]

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Sold-Out Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Tournament at Charwood in celebration of Small Business Week

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Classic was played at Charwood Golf Club in Pine Ridge, Thursday. The tournament date coincided with Small Business Week. “I’m so pleased. Our annual C-WC Golf Classic was a sold out event,” said Tim James, C-WC Chamber President and CEO. “Chamber businesses were involved on every team and at […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works celebrating Cinco de Mayo Monday with Salsa Dance Lessons, Latin DJ Mario and the band Caribe Latin Sound

Savage Craft Ale Works, at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event on Monday. There will be Salsa dancing lessons starting at 4:30, with Latin DJ Mario from 4:30 to 6. The band Caribe Latin Sound from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a Special Cinco de […]

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Robert Wells leaving Brookland-Cayce to take Head Basketball Coach job at Lexington High School

Lexington High School has hired Robert Wells as its next head boys basketball coach. Wells has been the head basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School for the last 13 years. The Lexington One School Board approved Wells’ hiring Tuesday. Wells is taking the place of Elliott Pope who left LHS after six seasons. His LHS […]

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West Columbia Police Department to Host Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, in Lexington

 The West Columbia Police Department is proud to host the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center at 205 E. Main Street in Lexington. Chief Marion Boyce said, “We invite our community members to join Law Enforcement from across Lexington County as we […]

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9 East Point Academy Middle School students named South Carolina Junior Scholars

 Nine East Point Academy Middle School students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. East Point Academy is in West Columbia. The program, developed by the SC Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with exceptional academic talent. This program reflects the statewide effort to improve education in South Carolina and responds to the needs of students […]

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