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REMINDER: City of West Columbia’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. under heated tents

21st Annual Tree Lighting – Fri, Dec 5, 2025 : City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree LightingFriday, December 5, at 6:30 PMWest Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC. What to expect: Due to expected weather, the celebration will take place under heated tents to ensure a warm and enjoyable evening for everyone. […]

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The City of Cayce is aglow with the lights of Christmas as large crowd comes out to celebrate the season

The Christmas Tree on the grounds of the Cayce Municipal Complex was illuminated before a big crowd, Thursday evening, and thousands of Christmas lights were powered up too. “I think this is the largest turnout ever,” said Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. Cayce’s 49th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was sponsored by The Woman’s Club of Cayce, […]

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Major infrastructure upgrades coming to West Columbia’s most historic neighborhood, New Brookland Mill Village, in January

The New Brookland Mill Village is West Columbia’s most historic residential neighborhood. The first houses in the Mill Village were built in 1894. The houses there are where the workers of the Columbia Duck Mill, the building which is now the SC State Museum. New Brookland Mill Village has grown with the times, and is now […]

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Cayce Police make major drug arrest as a part of an undercover narcotics operation

The Cayce Police Department has made another major arrest this week reflecting our ongoing commitment to keeping Cayce safe. Undercover Narcotics Operation On Tuesday, an undercover operation conducted by Cayce PD Street Crimes Unit, with support from Patrol and Investigations, led to the arrest of Roheem Bell. Bell is charged with: • Trafficking Meth • […]

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Appreciation event held for retiring Lexington Health CEO Tod Augsburger, incoming CEO Kirk Jenkins shares his vision – See the Photos

Several Midlands Chambers of Commerce brought together members of the Lexington Health Board of Directors, business leaders and elected officials to celebrate the LMC Leadership. The event was held to show appreciation for Tod Augsburger upon his retirement from the hospital system’s CEO position. It was held, Tuesday, in the Courtyard of Savage Craft Ale […]

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City of Cayce Promotes Betsy Catchings to Assistant City Manager

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce the promotion of Betsy Catchings, Cayce native and Cayce Utilities Director, to Assistant City Manager. In her role as Cayce Utilities Director, Betsy Catchings was named the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Capital District Engineer of the Year. In past years she was also named the WEASC State Young Professional […]

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Cayce Police Make Arrests in Two Separate Cases; stemming from an assault investigation and a narcotics operation

(From the City of Cayce) – The Cayce Police Department continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to protecting our community, with officers and investigators making significant arrests in two separate cases—one stemming from a violent assault investigation and another from a proactive undercover narcotics operation. ITEM ONE:  Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges Added Following CPD’s investigation into […]

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Cayce City Council Appoints James Smith as new City Attorney

(City of Cayce Press Release) – James Smith, an attorney with more than three decades of experience, brings his legal skill, public‐sector experience, and proven leadership to the City of Cayce. As the council-appointed City Attorney, Smith has managed the full range of civil, business, real estate, land use, construction, and governmental issues that are […]

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