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The City of Cayce, in a release said it prides itself on excellent services and communication to its citizens, businesses and visitors; their safety, as well as that of city employees. To that end, in conjunction with Governor McMaster’s Emergency Order, the City of Cayce is implementing the following safety provisions effectively immediately: Cayce public buildings, […]
Read More >>Lexington County deputies have arrested a Columbia man as part of an investigation into a fire last month at a Charleston Highway business. Christopher Dwayne Tillman, 26, is charged with arson, burglary and ill treatment of animals, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam video from the early morning hours of Feb. 28, detectives […]
Read More >>Tartan Day South in 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. All of the events from April 2, through April 5 are cancelled. Following the recommendations of the Governor’s Office and the CDC. This is a cancellation not a postponement. Most of our vendors and athletes work the highland schedule around the Southeast. […]
Read More >>In the interest of reducing potential exposure to COVID-19, City of West Columbia parks, community centers, playground equipment, tennis courts, picnic shelters, and restroom facilities are closed until further notice. The announcement was made Monday, March 16.
Read More >>The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronovirus. “We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered its first death in an elderly person recently reported to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 who was a resident of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Skilled Nursing […]
Read More >>Lexington Two will serve free breakfast and lunch weekdays, Monday through Friday, to any child in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Meals for youth ages 18 and younger will be offered by Sodexo, the district’s food service provider, at the following locations. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18, at all […]
Read More >>St.Patrick’s on the River, which was planned for next Saturday, March 21, has been cancelled. St. Patrick’s on the River concert was billed as the Midlands family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day festival that would have been held on the West Columbia Riverwalk. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced the closing. Stay tuned for updates […]
Read More >>Lexington School District Two will provide meals to any child that needs one during coronavirus school closings. On Monday, 3/16, drive up for bag lunches from 11 am-1 pm at Cayce Elementary, 515 Bulldog Blvd. Watch for announcements on additional sites coming soon.
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