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Sen. Nikki Setzler becomes the longest-serving senator in South Carolina’s history – Portrait of Setzler to be placed in the Senate Chamber

The South Carolina Senate adopted a Resolution, Tuesday, honoring Sen. Nikki Setzler. As of March 2, 2024, Setzler became the longest-serving senator in South Carolina’s history, surpassing former South Carolina Sen. L. Marion Gressette. The Resolution also authorizes the commissioning of a portrait of Senator Setzler that will be placed in the Senate Chamber. Senator […]

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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday – West Columbia’s BrickHouse Coffee and The Hideout in Weco can help put some bounce in your day

Daylight Saving Time falls on the second Sunday in March, every year. This year it goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10.  If you use your smartphone as an alarm, it will adjust automatically. For analog or a digital clock not connected to the Internet, you can set the clock one hour ahead before you go to […]

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Bailee Hutto, Saluda River elementary student, recognized by West Columbia City Council

From West Columbia Public Information Director Anna Huffman – West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and City Council approved a resolution recognizing Bailee Hutto, a 10-year-old Saluda River Academy for the Arts student. Bailee played an intricate role in the care for her father who passed away from cancer while continuing to make straight A’s, getting […]

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West Columbia City Council moves to annex nuisance property on Pinecrest Avenue

At Tuesday’s West Columbia City Council meeting, council passed “First Reading Consideration of an Ordinance to Annex a Total of .49 Acres of Property”…(Also Known as 110 Pinecrest Ave., West Columbia.) The property, that sits off of Augusta Road near the Murphy’s gas station, is the source of a high number of law enforcement calls. […]

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The 2024 Taylor Watford Foundation Scholarship application is now open – See link to apply

Calling all Lexington/Richland county high school seniors!! The 2024 Taylor Watford Foundation scholarship application is now open. TWF is excited to award $4,000 to students who will Give Hope to Life and represent our mission at their colleges next fall. Apply: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf9zwC51SIqlx…/viewform The Taylor Watford Foundation is a non-profit organization in Cayce, South Carolina that fights […]

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Most West Columbia car crashes in February occurred on Augusta Road

The West Columbia Police Department published data regarding car wrecks and other crime statistics for the month of February. It shows that most traffic accidents happened on Augusta Road. WCPD STATS page Here’s the Data:Augusta Road at Dreher Road – 5 crashes; Augusta Road at Chris Drive – 3 crashes, Augusta Road at Wade Street […]

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Inaugural Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Cares Foundation Riverwalk Rabbit Run is March 30 – Sign Up Now

The Inaugural Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Cares Foundation Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia. Click here to sign up The event is hosted by C-WC Chamber’s Cares Foundation and Strictly Running. Funds raised will benefit the mission of the CWC Cares Foundation, […]

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Cayce Fire Department’s Save A Life Day is March 16, with Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Taylor Watford Foundation

The City of Cayce Fire Department Save A Life Day 2024 is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th St. Cayce. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Taylor Watford Foundation. Also, there will be bouncy houses and a kid’s area; community library; gently used clothes […]

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