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City of Cayce issues reminder to renew your Business License by Wednesday, April 30

The City of Cayce has issued a reminder to to business owner to renew their Business License by Wednesday, April 30. April 30, is the last day to renew or apply for a new business license in the City of Cayce! Apply Here: https://caycesc.gov/business/2025license.pdf Find out about business license rates and […]

Ambitious grad from West Columbia takes pride in being first in his family to earn a college degree

Kiaun Moore will graduate from college soon. and he expressed, in a letter below, the pride he has upon earning his degree. My name is Kiaun Moore, and I’m proud to say that I’m the first person in my family to graduate from an HBCU. I was born and raised […]

Part of US 321 in Gaston shut down as crews battle commercial structure fire

The Gaston Police Department was on the scene of a working commercial structure fire in the 5300 block of US 321, where Morales Muffler Shop is. Several lanes of US 321 were shut down while fire units worked to bring the scene under control. Un its from the Cayce and […]

USC Basketball Coach Dawn Staley going on tour to promote her new book “Uncommon Favor” – hits shelves May 20 – SC Event Coming Soon

Dawn Staley made a stop at Simon & Schuster in New York City Monday to celebrate the first printed copies of her new book, UNCOMMON FAVOR, hitting shelves May 20. The USC Women’s Basketball coach said she will hold an event – something big – for her South Carolina people, […]

Take pride in the West Side – City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, located at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM and disperse to different areas of the city for litter pickup. Bring a team! […]

Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk For Hope is May 17 – Get a Discount to Register

Sunday, April 27 would have been Taylor’ Watford’s 35th birthday. The Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk For Hope is May 17. In honor of his birthday, TWF invites you to register to race at the 5K Run/Walk for Hope: Taylor Watford Foundation for 35% off using code BIRTHDAY until the […]

Lexington School District 2’s Spring Career Expo is Tuesday, May 6 – See which positions are needed

Register today for Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo, set for Tuesday, May 6. The district has a variety of career opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year, among them: School nurse Nurse substitute Bus driver Food service Custodian Office support staff Maintenance technician Occupational therapist Physical therapist Social worker […]

New assistant principal hired at Riverbank Elementary School

The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Cederia Campbell as an assistant principal at Riverbank Elementary School at its monthly April meeting, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner. Dr. Campbell comes to Riverbank after serving at Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Oak Pointe Elementary as […]

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles shows Riverwalk damage in video, discusses repair schedule

West Columbia Riverwalk Update | Hurricane Helene Update – Click here to see the video on Facebook In a video, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles gives an overview of the damage to the West Columbia Riverwalk caused by Hurricane Helene and the repair status. The damage includes a sink hole, […]

Scenes from West Columbia’s 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day

Another Kinetic Derby Day is in the books. It took place Saturday on Meeting and State Streets with The Kinetic Sculpture Parade and then soapbox racing on Meeting Street with competition and fun for all ages. The State Street iMAGINE STEAM Festival included interactive booths for kids. There was a […]