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West Columbia retailers preparing for Tax-Free Weekend, Aug. 7-9

The South Carolina Sales Tax Free Weekend is Aug. 7 thru 9. Clothes, computers, and school supplies are on the list of items that can be bought with no sales tax.  South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins next Friday and lasts until Sunday. The Sales Tax Holiday in South Carolina first started in 2000. […]

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin chosen as a “Women of Influence 2020”

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin has been selected as one of the Women of Influence for 2020. Partin has advocated for public health, encouraging young people to run for office, as well as implementing smart growth policies and economic development endeavors. A City of Cayce Facebook post reads: “Probably one of her greatest contributions has been […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster says festivals, parades, concerts, theaters, stadiums, gyms, amphitheaters can open

From the office of Gov. Henry McMaster Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governor’s Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3. “These limited restrictions are temporary, they are measured, and they […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club hosts C-WC Chamber President Tim James

Tim James, interim president of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club, Tuesday. James told the Lions assembled at the Ocean View restaurant in Cayce, that the chamber has more than 360 members. He also said the chamber’s purpose is to support all business and promote the local […]

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Bart’s Coffee Trailer to set up at Sunset Court, West Columbia

Look out Starbucks, you’ve got some competition. And it’s from some local boys. Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee ‘s a mobile Coffee Trailer is coming to the lot at Sunset Court in West Columbia. Sunset Court is across from Food Lion and Grecian Gardens. “We are so excited to have Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee part of […]

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City of West Columbia receives Joseph P. Riley Jr. Award for River District redevelopment

The City of West Columbia has received the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Award for its river district redevelopment project. The city won in the economic development category. Thirty cities and towns submitted their projects and initiatives for consideration in the annual awards.   West Columbia’s River District, located along the Congaree River, already had dining, shopping and a […]

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D’Alberto and Graham opens new office building in West Columbia

From – C. Grant Jackson, GrantJax Communications – D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys & Advisors, concentrating on business law and commercial transactions, will open its new office building Monday, Aug 3, at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. “Our team is looking forward to moving into our new building in rapidly growing West Columbia,” said attorney […]

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East Point Academy offering 5-day, in-person classes

East Point Academy will offer full-day and five-day in-person instruction for school year 2020-21 at both of its West Columbia campus sites. The middle school is on Leaphart Street, off of Sunset Boulevard. The elementary school is on Chris Drive. East Point Academy is a tuition free Chinese immersion public charter school offering offering four-year-old […]

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