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City of West Columbia parks closed at dusk on Saturday, due to winter storm

Due to the impending winter storm, all City of West Columbia parks will be closed at dusk on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and remain closed until further notice. Closed Parks Will Include: B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community Park Fowler Community Park Rosamunda Percell-Butler Community […]

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City of Cayce closes Cayce Riverwalk, Timmerman Trail and all City of Cayce parks, publishes list of important numbers

The City of Cayce closed the Cayce Riverwalk, Timmerman Trail and all City of Cayce parks close at 3 PM on Friday. All will remain closed through Monday, January 26. We are asking that residents take all necessary safety precautions as inclement weather approaches. Below is a list of important phone numbers for the citizens of […]

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Lexington 2 gives update on school schedule related weather

A winter storm this weekend is expected to bring sleet and freezing rain to our area, with possible impacts to roads, travel, and utilities into early next week. Because conditions remain uncertain, a decision on Monday’s schedule will be announced by early Sunday afternoon, January 25. Students will take home iPads/Chromebooks Friday, should an eLearning […]

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Winter Storm Watch in place for Lexington, and surrounding Counties, with possible freezing rain, sleet, and snow over the weekend

A winter storm is expected for Lexington County, with the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. The ice accumulation is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service, Columbia. Forecasts, regarding timing, and precipitation type, continue to change for the weekend, but a Weather Alert Watch has been issued for […]

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin Appointed Vice Chair of National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce, SC, has been appointed to Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor Partin was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on sustainability, climate […]

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REMINDER: Lexington School District 2 Annual Teacher Job Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27

Explore career opportunities in Lexington School District Two at the annual Teacher Job Fair, set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The fair is scheduled for 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia.  Participants will have the opportunity to meet and talk with administrators and teachers from […]

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Newest West Columbia restaurants thriving, offering a variety of cuisine

The City of West Columbia has welcomed at least four new restaurants in the last year or so. And those restaurants offer varying types of food, including unique gourmet hot dogs, down-home Southern cooking, and Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. If you have not tried these restaurants, here’s some information that will motivate you to see […]

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Closed Shell station property on Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce not zoned for student housing, despite social media rumors prompting calls to Cayce City Council member

At a Cayce City Council meeting Wednesday Cayce City Council Member Tiffany Aull, said that rumors regarding a high-profile Cayce property, are unfounded. The Shell Gas Station on Knox Abbott, at Axtell Drive, has closed and that has sparked speculation about the fate of the property. “I’ve had several calls about the Shell Station, and […]

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