West Columbia welcomes fall with football, pumpkin coffee flavors, craft beer, baked treats, Octoberfest, and Fall Back Fest
With cooler weather and the changing color of the leaves, fall is considered a special season. The fall is also the time for high school, college and pro football. The season is celebrated with Tailgating, Oktoberfest, Halloween and West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest. The Gamecocks have played their first home […]
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Waper Inc. celebrates with a Ribbon-Cutting, sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber
Waper Inc. celebrated a Ribbon-Cutting, Wednesday with the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program.Christina Nelson represented the Chamber and lauded the company as a very positive influence on the community. She said Waper is a great choice for all things Janitorial, Packaging, Paper, Safety Supplies and more.Waper, Inc. is […]
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Gervais and Blossom Street Bridges to temporarily close Friday evening for Tunnel to Towers 5K
On Friday evening, Sept. 12, the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K will take place. The race trail has portions in Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia. The run will begin in the City of Columbia and flow west into West Columbia, then enter the City of Cayce via Alexander Road. Runners […]
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Paws and Pints Unleashing Party is Friday at Savage Craft Ale Works – Your dog or cat’s image could be featured on a can of Paws and Pints beer
Fri, Sep 12 | The Paws and Pints Unleashing Party is Friday (Sept. 12) at Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. It’s from Sep 12, 2025, 4– 6 p.m. The search is on! Nominate your dog or cat as the 2025 Paws and Pints Spokespet. The winning […]
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Lexington Police Department issues a Traffic Alert Wednesday afternoon after a crash on Sunset Boulevard
The Lexington Police Department issued a Traffic Alert Wednesday afternoon. There was a collision in the 4700 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) and all outbound lanes were closed. Drivers were asked to take an alternate route.
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SC Trooper hit by a vehicle in Lexington County, Tuesday, in serious condition
A South Carolina State Trooper was hit by a vehicle in Lexington County early Tuesday morning. (SCHP Photos) The Richland County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the collision to ensure a thorough and impartial review of what happened. RCSD will issue updates as they become available. Master Trooper […]
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Mission Lexington Partners With Businesses to Help Employees in Times of Crisis, Breakfast Event is Sept. 19
Business & Breakfast Event Scheduled for September 19 at 8:00 AM Lexington – When a local employee faces an unexpected hardship—a sick child, missed work, an unexpected car repair, or the stress of choosing between rent and medication—it doesn’t just affect that individual, it affects their family, their workplace, and the […]
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Saluda Skyride, connecting Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, is open
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the opening of the Saluda Skyride on Friday, Aug. 29, marking an important milestone in the “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future. The Saluda Skyride’s construction is complete and ready to welcome guests on a unique aerial journey across the scenic Saluda River, connecting the Zoo […]
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Churches hold fundraiser at Pineview Ruritan Club to help pay medical bills
The Mt. Hebron UMC United Methodist Men , Pineview Ruritan and Cornerstone Church of West Columbia hosted a fundraiser for Eddie Porter on Sept. 4, at the Pineview Ruritan Club. Plates included 1/2 BBQ chicken, green beans and corn on the cob. There were 740 plates sold and the proceeds […]
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9th Annual Fall Back Fest in West Columbia, is Nov. 7 – See the Band Line-Up
The 9th Annual Fall Back Fest in West Columbia is scheduled from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 7. This FREE event is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks. It includes a Special Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition! Local artists […]
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