A retired Lexington Two educator who is still working to make a difference for students has been recognized with one of the district’s most prestigious awards. Linda Bundrick-Brown — who officially retired from Brookland-Cayce High School in 2010 but returned to serve as attendance interventionist for her 51st year in education — was named to […]

The River District Association held its first official meeting Thursday. It was held at the new non-profit Carolina Together on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Members attending discussed ways to promote River District businesses and a plan to add new members, said Steve Cohen of Carolina Together. The River District Association is a non-profit organization […]

Another new business. The Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at 2871 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia last week. It’s across from Lexington Medical Center, beside Dunkin’ donuts, and in front of the new Towneplace Suites that is almost complete. On the menu at Chipotle: tacos, burritos, and salads, among other dishes.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around West Columbia.  For additional Christmas cheer this year, the City of West Columbia has been busy adding new decorations to be enjoyed by those who drive by and for others who want to get interactive with the Christmas spirit.  The new additions include: lighted garland and […]

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the October Yard of the Month to the Douglass Family, 917 D Avenue, West Columbia. The October award recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Local businesses, including Zesto of West Columbia, Whetzel’s Automotive, and State Street Trading Company, donated gift […]

There will be a large residential – garage sale from 7 a.m. until noon, on Sat. Nov 21, at 656 Cedar Field Lane, West Columbia SC 29170. Cash and credit cards accepted. Click for link to details: https://gsalr.com/tons-of-everything-west-columbia-sc-36004235.html It’s in the Emmanuel Church Road area, near Three Fountains and the Neighborhood Walmart store. Tons of […]

The building that was once Pineview Elementary School is now gone. “I am grateful that I got to spend the bulk of my career there and be a part of the Pineview community,” said Amy Brant. She taught kindergarten at Pineview for 23 years. And her two children, Christopher and Emma went to school there. […]

Many of the eye glasses and hearing aids that are donated to the Lions Club from around the state come to West Columbia for processing. The glasses and hearing aids are gathered at donation centers like Walmart. They include reading glasses and prescription glasses. Bill Mooneyhan of the Cayce-West West said the used glasses are […]