NEWS
A post on the Sandy Run Calhoun Volunteer Fire District reports a “large sinkhole in the interstate on I-26 East at the 121 MM. Traffic is down to one lane and is backed up several miles towards Columbia. The right two lanes are closed for about a half mile. SCDOT is on scene and is […]
Twenty-seven Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and Dual Enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — during their regular high […]
Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the women in our lives. And West Columbia businesses are preparing to help make the day special. Sightler’s Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia is a floral and gift shop specializing in a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift […]
The Party and Event Store has opened at the corner of Knox-Abbott Drive and 9th Street in Cayce. Jajuan Belgrave is the owner. It has inflatables, water slides, decorations, balloon arches, and many other party supplies. The store opened on April 6. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin attended a ribbon-cutting at The Party and Event Store […]
The countdown is on for Lexington Two’s Class of 2025, with graduation ceremonies scheduled for the end of the month. Airport High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 in the stadium. Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 in the stadium. As part of the district’s commitment […]
West Columbia City Council voted, Tuesday, to approve Crescent Industries, LLC as the contractor to repair the West Columbia Riverwalk damage. The damage was caused by Hurricane Helene in October. The amount of the contract for the repair work is $201,095. The terms of the contract will now be presented to FEMA for approval. Once […]
Cayce City Manager, Jim Crosland, has announced his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the United States military, as well as local governments and law enforcement. In Cayce, he has served as City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and former Assistant Director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. He began his career in […]
Bruce Wade, Cayce’s new Police Chief, and West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce spoke at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Business Watch Luncheon, Tuesday. It was held at the Chamber Headquarters on 12th Street, in Cayce. Wade said he will build pillars in the community and he thanked the business leaders who gathered at the Chamber […]