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Memorial Day is Monday – West Columbia commemorates the day at various locations

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. Like the rest of the nation, West Columbia will honor the men and women who died while […]

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South Congaree Town Council votes to remove Mayor Cindy Campbell from presiding over council meetings

The South Congaree town council voted to remove Mayor Cindy Campbell from presiding over council meetings in a 4-1 vote, Tuesday night. See Campbell’s video A statement was issued by town council. It reads: “This action was not taken lightly. It was taken because the citizens of the Town of South Congaree elected them to […]

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14 Premier Restaurants at the 10th ‘Annual Taste on the River’ – June 11 – Get Your Tickets Now!

WCBF Taste on the River Tickets on Sale Now! The 10th Annual Taste on the River is June 11 at Stone River, to continue beautifying West Columbia! Enjoy bites from 14 local favorites while supporting the WeCo Beautification Foundation. Tickets: bit.ly/TOTR2026 Get your tickets now…Get ready for an unforgettable evening of indulgence at the 10th Annual […]

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50 Lexington 2 high school students in Early College, Dual Enrollment programs earn Midlands Technical College diplomas or certificates

Fifty Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and Dual Enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony last week. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — during their regular high […]

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7 Brookland-Cayce athletes in basketball and track and field commit to compete in their sports at the collegiate level

Seven Brookland-Cayce High School athletes in basketball and track and field have committed to compete in their sports at the collegiate level. The seven seniors participated in a signing ceremony at the school Friday. They are: Tionna Goodwin: Basketball,  Columbia International University Isaiah Daniels: Track and field, Voorhees University Jamarion Griffin: Track and field, Voorhees […]

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No tax or fees increase in West Columbia 2026-27 budget

West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter presented a preliminary budget for the 2026-27 to city council, Monday at a special called meeting.The $60.4 million proposed budget contains no increase in taxes and there is no increase in water and sewer and fees.The General Fund budget is $29.1 million and the Water-Sewer budget a little over […]

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Lexington 2 Superintendent Dr. Angela Cooper, West Columbia schools coming under new, but familiar, leadership

Dr. Angela Cooper was announced in March as the Lexington Two School District’s Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. While Cooper is new to the position of superintendent, she had been serving as Interim Superintendent since February, she has long been a familiar face in Lexington Two. She has spent 19 years of her career […]

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Multicultural Business Alliance Day Marks Historic Celebration of Unity, Leadership, and Economic Empowerment in South Carolina

South Carolina witnessed a remarkable moment of unity, leadership, and multicultural collaboration as community leaders, entrepreneurs, public officials, advocates, and residents gathered to celebrate the successful launch of Multicultural Business Alliance Day. The inaugural event brought together visionaries, business leaders, and communities with a shared mission of uplifting entrepreneurs, strengthening partnerships, and fostering meaningful relationships across […]

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