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The Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, made its way across 12th Street, Saturday evening. The parade featured more than 110 entries with 300-plus units. From go-carts and big trucks to elected officials and the Brookland-Cayce Marching Band. Cayce City Council Members: Phil Carter; Alice Rose; Tiffany Aull; and Byron […]
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Tim James is leaving his post as Chamber President and CEO at the end of December. At the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday, Chamber Board Chairwoman Lindsay Miles proclaimed it “Tim James Day.” James was presented with a Resolution and a Plaque honoring his six years of service as Chamber President and CEO. […]
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The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Library Hill Lane. The crash resulted in the traffic shifting into the median around the scene.Library Hill Lane was blocked by the wreck.
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Greedy Rascals Aka The Hot Dog Bar opened in the first week of September at 1125 Meeting St, in West Columbia. Greedy Rascals is a family-oriented hot dog bar, with all kinds of special hot dogs. There is also outside dining and it’s pet-friendly. Brandon and Shakira Johnson are the owners. Brandon said he and […]
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The West Columbia Police Department received 3,677 Calls for Service in August. There were 470 incident reports written, 142 arrests and 738 Traffic Stops made. (Click here to see all stats) There were 58 vehicle collisions, 230 citations written and 40 DUI arrests. Dreher Road at Augusta Road was deemed an accident Hotspot by the […]
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Rhythmics Performing Arts studio has opened at 1509 Lafayette Avenue in Cayce. The open house was Aug. 23. Blake Lett is the owner of Rhythmics Performing Arts. The dance studio is housed in a 6,500-sq-ft. building formerly occupied by Silverjacks Cheer and Tumbling. Blake said Rhythmics Performing Arts offers dance for children and dance classes […]
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Roger K. Pruitt, a U.S. Air Force Intelligence veteran, bankruptcy attorney, and professor at South Carolina State University, today announced his candidacy for Congress in South Carolina’s 2nd District, launching a campaign focused on restoring accountability, bipartisan solutions, and real results for working families. Pruitt is challenging long-time incumbent Joe Wilson, a career politician who […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia was the passenger in a vehicle that exited I-20, crossed a median, and struck a […]
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