NEWS
Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9. “We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her is a huge step forward […]
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Thursday morning, for the ATT Connected Learning Center (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). The brand-new CLC is a space where youth, families, and seniors can access free high-speed internet, computers, and digital learning tools. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle spoke at the ribbon-cutting. The BLEC at 1218 […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia was the passenger in a vehicle that exited I-20, crossed a median, and struck a […]
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Spirit Airlines kicked off its service from Columbia with its inaugural fight to Newark Liberty International Airport – EWR, Thursday. Later on Thursday afternoon a Spirit flight left for Orlando International Airport (MCO.) On Friday, Spirit begins service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.Spirit is the fifth airline to fly out of CAE.
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Several speakers came to the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday, to pay tribute to City Manager Jim Crosland. Crosland is leaving his job with Cayce at the end of June to become the Town Administrator of Irmo. The City of Cayce is now looking for Crosland’s replacement. Here’s a link to the YouTube broadcast of the […]
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West Columbia Police Chief Chief Boyce presented Officer Pierceton Trotter as the Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday, for his exemplary service since joining the West Columbia Police Department. Boyce said Trotter has established himself as a confident and dependable officer that does not shy away from unpleasant tasks. […]
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Earlier this year, Tim James, CEO and President of the Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs announced his decision to step down by the end of the year. Since that time the Board of Directors have appointed a search committee that is comprised of Chamber members, Board members, Education Professionals […]
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Two new murals are in the works in West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles stopped by each site to thank the artists and drop off some WeCo promotional items. The murals are at: Creative Sewing Machine Center at 519 12th St. and Carpet One Floor & Home of West Columbia | 1061 Sunset Blvd. […]
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