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Gray Collegiate Academy announced that five of its teachers have been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for exceptional academic performance during the 2024-2025 school year. Through the SCDE’s Strategic Compensation Pilot Program, which rewards educators for measurable student growth, Gray Collegiate teachers collectively earned $73,760 in performance bonuses. The recognized teachers […]
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Aubrey Fitzloff, owner of LifeTime Insurance Agency at 1201 State Street in Cayce, was honored as the “Business-of-the-Quarter, Saturday, at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Parade Day celebration at the Chamber’s HQ on 12th Street. “What an unexpected and meaningful honor,” Aubrey said. “I’m deeply thankful for our team, our fellow business owners, and a community […]
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The FY 2026 West Columbia Accommodation Tax Application is now open. Before submitting your application, please contact Katherine Call, the Director of Community Development, at (803) 939-3181 or [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the application, project eligibility, or the grant process. The applications are due by 4 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. […]
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Former Gamecock QB Steve Tanneyhill died Monday morning. He was 52-years-old. He suffered from cancer before his death. He lived in Spartanburg. Tanneyhill, who back-then sported a mullet haircut, was the high-spirited, star quarterback for the University of South Carolina from 1992 to 1995. He broke the school record for touchdown passes and led the […]
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North Pole Parade Day events at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber attracted a multitude of children, parents and those gearing up for the Holiday Parade of Lights. “It has been a large and festive crowd all day,” said Christina Nelson, the Chamber’s Director of Operations. ” I love seeing everyone having such a great time. We […]
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More than 30 units moved down Main Street in South Congaree Saturday morning as the town celebrated the Christmas season. From children, and churches to The Grinch and Santa, colorful floats, decorated trucks, the Airport High School Marching Band, Town Council, and golf carts displayed their spirit. (Majority of the photos by Vickie Lovett of […]
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A Cold Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service-Columbia is in effect for Sunday night into Monday morning, and includes all of Lexington County. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens Sunday night, and with the wind chill it could feel like single digits, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will get up […]
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The City of West Columbia is in the process of developing a “Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan.” The development of the safe streets plan is funded by a federal grant, to improve walkability, accessibility, and reduce serious crashes. Thursday night there was a Safe Streets public meeting held at West Columbia […]
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