This is a 1929 picture from New Brookland Baptist Church. In 1938, the church was named West Columbia First Baptist Church. Mrs. Laverne Grooms was the historian for years at First Baptist West Columbia. She died on Easter Sunday of this year at 91 years of age. A lot of the family still lives in […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexinton Two Communications Director – Lexington Two has finalized dates and deadlines for the final weeks of the 2019-20 academic year, as schools remained closed for COVID-19 by order of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Among the key dates: Friday, May 15 — Seniors’ last day for completing work; final day […]

The City of West Columbia has released its latest Newsletter. It is the fifth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a the final message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. Link to West Columbia Newsletter The newsletter includes a calendar of upcoming events and […]

South Carolina Sen. Nikki Setzler and South Carolina Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of almost $200,000 in December for wayfinding signage for the River Districts of the City of West Columbia and the City of Cayce. Throughout West Columbia and Cayce’s River Districts, approximately 30 signs directing visitors to local attractions, are being installed. The […]

While much has been shut down during the coronavirus crisis, construction crews have been busy in West Columbia. A new Starbucks is scheduled to open Friday in the Danwood Shopping Center. It’s at 2408 Augusta Road (US 1) in the same general location of the Sonic Drive-In and McAlister’s. The opening date, at least for […]

The City of Myrtle Beach is reopening all of its public beaches. The announcement allows people access to one of the state’s most visited recreational destinations. The beaches has been closed by order of Gov. Henry McMaster until last week due to the coronavirus. Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen rescinded the emergency order Tuesday […]

As a part of the overall brand refresh, Columbia Metropolitan Airport updated the welcome sign leading into the airport and tapped local sign manufacturer, Colite International, for the job. “Keep the job local was a concerted effort by the team as we have such outstanding, capable companies right here in the Midlands,” said Executive Director, […]

Starting Monday, May 4, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will expand operations by reopening all 66 branch offices to increase convenience for customers. The additional office openings will allow the SCDMV to service more customers on a daily basis while still adhering to social distancing recommendations. All offices will operate by appointment only […]