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West Columbia Police respond to an emergency situation on the Jarvis Klapman bridge, Monday

Personnel from the West Columbia Police Department were assisting with an emergency situation on the Jarvis Klapman bridge over Sunset Boulevard. Police asked that driver please avoid the area if at all possible by using alternate routes such as the Gervais or Blossom Street bridges as emergency responders worked to resolve the situation.

West Columbia’s Beckett Financial Group Named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Winner in Financial Planning

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — June 25 — Beckett Financial Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. […]

“Celebrating Juneteenth” event held at Cayce Historical Museum, featuring SC African American representation in the Revolutionary War presentation

The Cayce Historical Museum and the African American Committee hosted their second “Celebrating Juneteenth” event, on Saturday, June 20. The purpose was to help educate the community on the history and significance of Juneteenth. Drs. Larry and Mattie Mack, presented a program on South Carolina African American representation in the Revolutionary War, highlighting the importance […]

Ribbon cut at WesCo Brew and Bowl in Cayce – The Ultimate Entertainment and Dining Experience

The ribbon was cut at WesCo Brew and Bowl, Tuesday afternoon. It billed as The Ultimate Entertainment and Dining Experience and located at 3040 Charleston Highway, Cayce. The Ribbon-Cutting was sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program.US Rep. Joe Wilson attended the ribbon-cutting, along with newly named Chamber president and CEO Tony Tam, […]

A lane of of Main street in Lexington closed after a 2-vehicle crash, Wednesday

After a two vehicle collision in Lexington Wednesday, the outer inbound lane of West Main Street at Walker Street was blocked. Emergency personnel responded to the crash and all lanes were opened after the scene was cleared.

Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk Now Open

 The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park from the Moffatt Street entrance to the area under the Gervais Street Bridge that was closed due to flooding is now open.

Editorial: South Carolina’s Economic Success Depends on America’s AI Leadership

South Carolina has spent decades building one of the strongest manufacturing economies in America.Companies like BMW, Boeing, Volvo, Michelin, and Scout Motors have invested billions of dollars in ourstate. The Port of Charleston has become one of the nation’s most important gateways for global commerce. Advanced manufacturers continue to choose South Carolina because of our […]

West Columbia Public Works crew holds Backhoe Rodeo – See the Winners

It’s National Public Works Week, and the City of West Columbia celebrated with its annual Backhoe Rodeo, Wednesday. Click here to see video The West Columbia Public Works crew works tirelessly behind the scenes every day to keep WeCo running smoothly, safely, and beautifully. Wednesday, the crew got to put their incredible precision, speed, and […]