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Dr. David McDonald selected as Lexington School District 2 chief academic and innovation officer

A veteran South Carolina educator with more than two decades of experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels has been selected as Lexington School District Two’s new chief academic and innovation officer. currently serves as assistant superintendent for school leadership in the Greenville County Schools, the state’s largest district, where he provides support […]

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MOTA ENTERPRISES and Mota Crosslinking Business Academy to celebrate 4th annual SC Women Leaders in Business Day Friday

MOTA ENTERPRISES and Mota Crosslinking Business Academy to celebrate the 4th annual SC Women Leaders in Business Day Proclamation in March 8th at 11 am. 633 12th Street, West Columbia. During this diverse event, the audience will witness the readings Proclamations of local counties and state recognition as SC Women Leaders in Business Day written […]

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Ribbon is cut at Precision Tune Auto Care (formerly Ricky’s Tire and Auto) on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber conducted a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony, Thursday, at Precision Tune Auto Care (formerly Ricky’s Tire and Auto) 1534 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia “It’s great to see a local well-established and respected business join together with a professional national business,” said Chamber President and CEO Tim James.He noted that Precision Tune Auto Care […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department looking for missing man

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is trying to find 35-year-old Tony Etheredge. His family reported him as a missing person Thursday. The family last had contact with him on Jan. 1.Tony is 5’9” and weighs 135 pounds. His truck, a 2014 black Toyota Tacoma, was recovered near the intersection of Truex Road and Rish Drive […]

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Portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. 

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Did Parade Day and Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights attract the largest crowd ever?

Sen. Nikki Setzler was the Grand Marshal for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, Saturday. He was impressed with what he saw. “I thought it was a tremendous crowd and that everyone was in a holiday spirit,” Setzler said. “It was a reflection of the incredible community we live in.” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]

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From South Congaree to West Columbia, and Cayce to Pine Ridge, Christmas events begin later this week – See the schedule!

The City of West Columbia’s Tree Lighting is Friday (Dec 1) at 6:30 p.m. and the City of Cayce’s Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 30) Kids can send letters to Santa from Carraway Park at Riverwalk. The Town of Pine Ridge Christmas Parade is at 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 2 […]

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Anchor at Danwood Shopping Center in West Columbia is being remodeled – What’s coming?

The Danwood Shopping Center is undergoing a façade redevelopment. It’s at 2410 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia. The Danwood Shopping Center is across from Hobby Lobby. The available anchor space includes 25,844 sq-ft. Sources indicate that Planet Fitness will occupy space at the shopping center. Other stores in the shopping center are: Pet Supplies Plus, […]

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