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West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter reflects on first year in office

West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter has been in office for a little over a year. In that time she has settled into her role. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know the city staff,” said Porter who represents Dist. 7. From the police department and fire department personnel, to the people who make city hall run, […]

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Ground broken for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, Tuesday

The City of West Columbia conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, Tuesday. “We’re bridging the past, present and future,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton of the park that will blend interactive art, landscaping, and parking, at 435 Meeting Street, behind Terra’s restaurant. Tem Miles, West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, said the […]

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“Huge hurdle” cleared toward repair of flood-damaged Wilton Road

A part of Wilton Road was washed out in the flood of October 2015. Wilton Road is in Springdale. Wattling Road is to its west and I-26 and Rainbow Drive are to its east. Since it was damaged, disputes over ownership of property and the permission to work on the site beside the road have delayed […]

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Steve Metro, Riverwalk Park Ranger, recognized as Officer of the Month at Chamber Breakfast

Steve Metro, Riverwalk Park Ranger for the City of West Columbia was recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. He is pictured with WCPD Capt. John Norman, Sponsor Andy Merkl of […]

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Taylor Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School recognized as November Student of the Month at Chamber Breakfast

Taylor Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School was recognized as November Student of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with her mother Kathy Jackson, left, a fifth-grade teacher at Riverbank Elementary School, and […]

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Alyssa Iniguez of Cayce Elementary School recognized as October Student of the Month at Chamber Breakfast

Alyssa Iniguez of Cayce Elementary School was recognized as October Student of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with Andrew Drozdak, principal of Cayce Elementary School

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Sherry Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School recognized as November Teacher of the Month, at Chamber Breakfast

Sherry Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School was recognized as November Teacher of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with Lexington County Council Chairwoman Deb Summers.

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Karen Roof of Cayce Elementary School recognized as October Teacher of the Month at Chamber Breakfast

Karen Roof of Cayce Elementary School was recognized as October Teacher of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with Andrew Drozdak, principal of Cayce Elementary School

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