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The West Columbia Fire Department is a professional unit that is ready to respond at all hours of the day, every day of the year. The WCFD provides fire protection to the City’s 18,000-plus citizens in its footprint of almost 9 square miles. and the WCFD is often called to assist fire departments in surrounding […]
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In 2025, West Columbia Fire Department Firefighters answered the call every day—delivering rapid, professional emergency response while continuing to raise the standard of service for our community. 2025 Incident Snapshot • Fire: 1,623 • Medical/Rescue: 2,317 • Other Calls: 631 • Total Incidents: 4,571 Operational Highlights • Structure Fires: 167 • Technical Rescues: 14 • […]
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Fifty-one Lexington Two middle and high school students have been selected to the District Honor Orchestra. Middle school musicians are working with clinician Dr. Morgan Owen, while high schoolers are working with Dr. Gail Barnes. Their work will culminate in a free performance, open to the public, at 5 p.m. February 3 at the Lexington Two Performing […]
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, member-owned financial institution, is marking its 90th anniversary in 2026 with a clear focus on growth, regional expansion and community impact. Founded in 1936 by a group of educators, Palmetto Citizens now serves more than 100,000 members. Key news highlights include: A new five-story, 100,000-square-foot downtown Columbia headquarters currently under […]
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Lexington Police responded to collision at the 4700 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) around mid-day Wednesday. The crash resulted in the closing of one outbound lane of traffic. Police asked drivers to consider avoiding the area because it will be an extended closure due to South Carolina Highway Patrol responding to investigate the wreck because […]
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By Bonnie Sherwood – The Cayce-West Columbia January Breakfast Meeting, Tuesday, featured Kirk Jenkins, CEO of Lexington Health, as guest speaker. Lexington Health hosted the meeting at Stone River in West Columbia. The event brought together local business leaders for networking and connection, while also recognizing the Chamber’s Pacesetter Sponsors, and honoring Chamber Board Members […]
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Nearly 215 students from Lexington Two elementary, middle, and high schools have been selected to the 2025-2026 Lexington Two District Honor Choir. The students will have a joint performance at 5:30 p.m. February 19 at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Those selected to the Lexington […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber has entered 2026 with a planned transition of leadership, including new Board members, and a new Chairman and CEO. The Chamber held its annual Strategic Planning Session on Friday, Jan. 9, at which time the incoming Chair, JB Beckett of Beckett Financial was sworn in as the 2026 Chairman. Pictured above […]
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