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(Lastinger Campaign Press Release) Republican John Lastinger is asking voters to uphold Conservative values as the day to vote nears for SC House District 88. District 88 covers areas of Lexington County – including Lexington, South Congaree, Pine Ridge and Gaston. Lastinger is facing Democrat Chuck Hightower in the special election on Dec. 23. Lastinger […]
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The winter weather in West Columbia has been apparent this week. And when it’s cold, the inclination to go outside for exercise diminishes. Going to the gym offers a warm, controlled environment, that’s ideal when it’s too cold outside. The gym is also an excellent, consistent option for staying active in winter, offering physical and […]
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Meredith “Frank” Long ObituaryMeredith Frank Long passed peacefully into the arms of His Savior on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Meredith Lawton Long and Mildred Downs Long. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Thomas Wade Long. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 ½ years Brenda […]
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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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