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Crystal Bouknight named South Congaree Town Manager, leaving position as West Columbia City Clerk

Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9. “We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday for the ATT Connected Learning Center at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Thursday morning, for the ATT Connected Learning Center (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). The brand-new CLC is a space where youth, families, and seniors can access free high-speed internet, computers, and digital learning tools. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle spoke at the […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass, Thursday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia was the passenger in a vehicle that exited I-20, crossed […]

Spirit Airlines begins service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Spirit Airlines kicked off its service from Columbia with its inaugural fight to Newark Liberty International Airport – EWR, Thursday. Later on Thursday afternoon a Spirit flight left for Orlando International Airport (MCO.) On Friday, Spirit begins service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.Spirit is the fifth airline to fly out […]

Jim Crosland, outgoing Cayce City Manager, gets Countywide praise at City Council meeting for his years high quality of service

Several speakers came to the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday, to pay tribute to City Manager Jim Crosland. Crosland is leaving his job with Cayce at the end of June to become the Town Administrator of Irmo. The City of Cayce is now looking for Crosland’s replacement. Here’s a link to […]

West Columbia Police Officer Pierceton Trotter recognized as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday

West Columbia Police Chief Chief Boyce presented Officer Pierceton Trotter as the Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday, for his exemplary service since joining the West Columbia Police Department. Boyce said Trotter has established himself as a confident and dependable officer that does not […]

Cayce – West Columbia Chamber CEO and President Search Committee now accepting applicants – See the Position Overview and Requirements

Earlier this year, Tim James, CEO and President of the Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs announced his decision to step down by the end of the year. Since that time the Board of Directors have appointed a search committee that is comprised of Chamber […]

2 New West Columbia murals being painted – One in Triangle City – One on Sunset Boulevard

Two new murals are in the works in West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles stopped by each site to thank the artists and drop off some WeCo promotional items. The murals are at: Creative Sewing Machine Center at 519 12th St. and Carpet One Floor & Home of West […]

Rhythm on the River attracts lots of out-of-town visitors to West Columbia – 2 more concerts this month

The first of three Rhythm on the River concerts took place last Saturday, and featured Gary Lowder and The Smokin’ Hots. The band drew a large crowd, much of which came from outside of West Columbia. There are two more concerts coming in the Spring. The free concerts, at the […]

Cayce-West Columbia Breweries and Biergartens featured on 100.7 FM, The Point, sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

Cayce-West Columbia Breweries and Biergatins were featured in a segment entitled “Meet the People ‘Pouring’ into Our Community,” on 100.7 FM, The Point, Tuesday morning. Tim James, Chamber President and CEO, sat in on the radio show hosted by Kevin Cohen and Kasie Whitener. Alyx Fredrickson with Cayce’s Steel Hands Brewing […]