NEWS

Hillary Clinton event attracts capacity crowd in West Columbia

An attempt to get into the Hillary Clinton speech at the Brookland Baptist Church Conference Center was denied, Thursday morning. A representative of the U.S. Secret Service  said the fire marshal had closed the event to any more audience because the room was at capacity. Clinton is the former U.S. Senator from New York and […]

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Local man arrested “exploitation of a minor”

Cayce Man Arrested on Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced, Thursday,  the arrest of Fritz Edward Neiger (DOB: 1950) of Cayce, in connection with seven charges associated with the sexual exploitation of minors. Special Investigators from the Attorney General’s Office, working with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) […]

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Chamber’s Breakfast Business Expo is Tuesday

Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitor Center – Event Information  Deadline to get a vendor table is Friday (July 24.) Event Name: 2014 Breakfast Business Expo Event Type(s): Community Calendar Chamber Calendar Member Event Description: Over 40 business will be on hand!  Meet new contacts! Free food & drinks! Door Prizes! Admission is FREE to anyone (including […]

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Condolences pour out on passing of WCPD Officer Charles “Chuck” Bramlett

From Springdale to Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and South Congaree Police, law enforcement agencies were offering condolences – through social media-  for the passing of West Columbia Police department Investigator Charles “Chuck” Bramlett. Bramlett was honored as WCPD’s “Officer of the Year” in 2010. . Examples of the posts: South Congaree Police Department: It’s with a […]

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West Columbia Police Investigator Chuck Bramlett suffered heart attack

West Columbia Police Department issues press release regarding  death of Investigator Chuck Bramlett The West Columbia Police Department Announces the passing of Investigator Chuck Bramlett at the age of 61. He was rushed to Lexington Medical center Sunday July 19, after he suffered a sudden heart attack. He died Tuesday surrounded by family and friends. West Columbia […]

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Cayce utility crews work to correct sewage overflow

Release from the City of Cayce At approximately 1:15 p.m., Wednesday,  the City of Cayce Utilities Department was notified of a sewer overflow that caused sewage to enter the creek at Monkey Springs Branch. The City of Cayce utility crews were dispatched immediately to determine and address the cause of the spill. It has been […]

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More passengers, freight at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

The numbers at Columbia Metropolitan Airport are increasing in a positive way. The amount of freight flown out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CMA) in Cayce, increased by more than 11% in June and the number of passengers rose by 5.21%. Both increases are based on comparisons to June 2014. The information was released by CMA and […]

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Hillary Clinton coming to West Columbia’s Brookland Baptist

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will be in West Columbia,Thursday. Clinton will speak at the Brookland Baptist Church conference center on Sunset Boulevard. West Columbia – Where: Brookland Baptist Church Banquet and Conference,1066 Sunset Boulevard- When: 10 a.m. The meeting will include mayors and local government officials from around the state. Clinton will discuss her economic platform. […]

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