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The 7th Annual Art on State is Friday, May 9. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and local charm at West Columbia’s 7th Annual Art on State! Join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, along the 100-200 Blocks of State Street for a celebration of creativity […]
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An administrator with 15 years coaching experience at the secondary and collegiate levels has been selected for the top athletics post at Airport High School. Chris Napier, an assistant principal at Newberry High School who also served as an offensive analyst for the school’s football team, will become the new football coach and athletic director at […]
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Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 33, of West Columbia, and Terrell Counts, 33, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy and aiding and abetting the coercion and enticement of a minor. According to evidence presented in court, from at least December 2022 through August 2023, Nicholson and Counts worked together with co-defendants Monesha Gary and Rebecca […]
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Brian F. Rose, Jr., of West Columbia, pled guilty on Wednesday, April 23, in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Distribution of Narcotics – second offense. This offense resulted in the death of 15 year old Tara Sanderson on Jan. 26, 2022 due to a fentanyl overdose. Rose was sentenced to 20 years for distributing […]
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Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern is a landmark institution at the corner of Ninth Street and Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce. It was initially an Open Air Market more than 70 years ago. It was established by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Walt Hallman has been the owner of Vella’s since 1999 and the restaurant has continued to […]
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The Vacuum Center at 1306 Charleston Highway in West Columbia burned Friday night.Owners Mike and Peg Wilson said in a Facebook post: “we are processing the shock of this happening but want to let you all know that it will be okay. They said the “store sustained considerable damage and destruction” from the fire. Mike […]
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Lexington Police responded to a rollover collision on Corley Mill Road at Riverchase Way. The crash resulted in the closing of one lane in both directions. The crash was reported by the LPD around 4 p.m. Lexington Police Photo
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The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Classic was played at Charwood Golf Club in Pine Ridge, Thursday. The tournament date coincided with Small Business Week. “I’m so pleased. Our annual C-WC Golf Classic was a sold out event,” said Tim James, C-WC Chamber President and CEO. “Chamber businesses were involved on every team and at […]
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