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Purple Martin Tours begin on Lake Murray, May 30-Largest Purple Martin roost in North America

Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the official return of the Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 Season! Join local Naturalist, Captain Zach Steinhauser, for a pontoon boat tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America: right here on Lake Murray! Steinhauser has traveled across the United States and Brazil to study this […]

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2 people killed in Lexington County crash Sunday night, according to the SCHP

Two people died in a collision that occurred Sunday night on Neely Wingard Road at Ben Franklin Road in Lexington County, about 8 miles east of Batesburg-Leesville. The collision occurred around 8:58 p.m. and involved a 2019 Jeep Laredo and a 2004 Chevy Malibu, according to Sgt. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. There […]

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265 runners and walkers come out for the Taylor Watford Foundation 5K “Run for Hope” through the Avenues of Cayce

A final total of 265 runners and walkers came out for the Taylor Watford Foundations 5K Run/Walk for Hope, Saturday. The number of runners and walkers last year was 220. The event, which grows every year, started from the yard of the Brookland-Cayce High School Basketball Arena and traversed through the Avenues of Cayce. (Click […]

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Man turned himself in, in connection with a domestic violence case

Man turned himself in, in connection with a domestic violence case

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Arrest made in connection to the fires set along the Cayce Riverwalk in March and April

The Cayce Police Department announced the arrest of Jaylan Lawrence, Saturday. The arrest was made during the early morning hours of Friday. He was arrested on four burglary charges and sixteen charges of burning the land of another. The Cayce Police report stated: These charges stem from a thorough investigation into a series of fires […]

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Tubing season is upon us in West Columbia – And there’s something new on the river this year

The weather is becoming consistently warm now and that means it’s time to take to the river. The Congaree River is one of the most attractive spots in West Columbia. You can float over calm, flat water that’s as smooth as glass, before shooting through the refreshing whitewater rapids, all on an inner tube. Michael […]

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West Columbia’s Annual “Taste on the River” is June 10, Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!

Get your tickets for the 8th Annual “Taste on the River” at Stone River before they sell out. Amazing food, good times, all for a great cause. There will food from several local restaurants to sample, an open bar and a silent auction. All proceeds go toward the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. When: Tuesday, June […]

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West Columbia artist Christopher Lane, who painted Cayce mural, has a solo exhibition at the Koger Center Upstairs Nook Gallery

West Columbia Artist Christopher Lane has a solo exhibition at the May Third Thursday Art Night. There is an opening reception on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 – 7:00 at the Koger Center Upstairs Nook Gallery, 1051 Greene Street in Columbia. There is no admission charge. Christopher Lane Art Facebook page Christopher painted the mural […]

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