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Cayce’s 1936 fire truck on display at the SC Firefighters’ Association Convention

The City of Cayce’s 1936 fire truck was put back on the streets Wednesday. The old engine is being driven from the Cayce Historical Museum to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. It will be on display for the duration of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association 2021 Convention. The fire truck, which was restored in […]

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First live-work unit planned for West Columbia’s St Anns Alley

From Grant Jackson, GrantJax Communications – Would you like to live and work in your own home in the heart of the booming West Columbia River District? Spring Street Partners is planning West Columbia’s first live-work unit at 509 Center St. as part of St Anns Alley (www.stannsalley.com), an in-town community of quality, single-family homes […]

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Taste on the Congaree River draws capacity crowd, with a tribute to Bill Mooneyhan

The Stone River events venue at the West Columbia Riverwalk was packed, Tuesday. “We are very pleased with the response of the community,” said Kathy Whetzel, WCBF chairwoman. “This is a wonderful evening.” It was the fifth Annual Taste on the River to benefit the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. The “Taste” included a tribute to […]

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Brookland-Cayce Championship Boys Soccer Team honored with Resolution from State Sen. Nikki Setzler

Brookland-Cayce High School thanked State Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia. He honored the Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer team and coaches with a resolution in the South Carolina Senate Tuesday. The BC Soccer team won the 3A State Championship in May. State Rep. Micah Caskey also posed in the photo to honor the team. “I was […]

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East Point Academy students host carnival to enhance learning of probabilities

From Channing Anderson East Point IT Coordinator- What are the chances? Wrapping up the 20/21 school year, 7th grade students at East Point Academy hosted a Probability Carnival. The project, created by teachers Jodi Collier and Aimee Lindstrom, required students to create a carnival game, figure out the probability of winning the game, and track […]

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West Columbia promotes city and businesses, displaying faces on banners in River District and Triangle City

From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]

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COVID state of emergency expires in South Carolina

It may have been only a formality but it is a sign we’ve come a long way since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. The state of emergency in South Carolina has expired. The state of emergency was last extended on May 22, It lapsed Sunday. Most face covering ordinances have dropped since early […]

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Lexington County Fire Service responds to early morning fire

The Lexington County Fire Service and Lexington County EMS responded to a structure fire at 5 a.m., Monday in the 4000 block of Fairview Road. The structure on fire was a 40×60 metal building that was being used as a private bar, according a Lexington County report. There were no injuries were reported. Seven units […]

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