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West Columbia Post 79 wins, will play for Summer League State Championship

The West Columbia Post 79 baseball team defeated Fort Mill 8-4, Saturday to advance to the final of the Baseball Summer League State Tournament for American-Legion-aged players. The tournament, featuring the state’s top four Summer League teams is being played at Segra Park in Columbia. West Columbia is now one game away from becoming the […]

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West Columbia wins first game in Baseball Summer League State Tournament

It’s been a season to remember for West Columbia American Legion-aged baseball players. The normal American Legion season was altered to the Baseball Summer League this year because of the COVID-19 crisis. The players come from Airport High School, Brookland-Cayce, White Knoll and Pelion. Some are local high school graduates who play for college teams. […]

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Mothers of double homicide victims ask anyone with info to come forward

The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are speaking for the first time since their sons were gunned down in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 2. The mothers are asking that anyone with information please contact the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The shooting happened on the 1100 block of Allen Street. Isaiah […]

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Crash blocks lanes on I-20 in Richland County, Friday

If you are on I-20 Friday morning, you may be delayed. A crash on I-20 Eastbound at Exit 68 had all lanes blocked after 9 a.m. Friday. The SC Department of Transportation reported the accident on its Twitter feed.

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Line forms for the opening of Dream Deals

The line formed early Friday morning for the opening of Dream Deals. It opened at 9 a.m. It opens at 10 a.m.- after being restocked- Saturday. The new business offers a grab bag of first-come-first-get purchases of overstocked merchandise. Everything Friday is $6. Dream Deals is in Sunset Court West Columbia at  2271 Sunset Boulevard. […]

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SC COVID-19 cases dropping

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Carolina dropped to under 1,000 for the fourth consecutive day, according to Thursday’s count. It is the longest streak of below 1,000 cases reported since the middle of June. The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday announced 907 new confirmed cases and 27 new […]

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There’s a new work of art on State Street in Cayce

The City of Cayce City has a new and incredible work of art in the Cayce Art District. The Mural is called “Cayce Wonders” and it’s by talented artis Ija Charles. “Cayce Wonders” is at 2018 State Street in Cayce.

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West Columbia Dream Deals is opening Friday

The West Columbia Dream Deals is opening in Sunset Court, Friday. It’s at  2271 Sunset Boulevard According to a Dream Deals post: “Everything is ready to go for our grand opening on Friday!! We open the doors at 9 am and everything is $6/item!” At 5 p.m. Friday, Dream Deals will close and then restock […]

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