NEWS
Kristian Niemi, owner of Black Rooster in West Columbia’s Brookland development, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. He was also inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame at the annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Nov. 21 at the Columbia Metropolitan […]
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As part of Lexington Two’s commitment to the safety of students, families, employees, and community members, the district will implement regular use of metal detectors to screen spectators at arena and stadium events beginning on Monday, November 28. All event attendees will be asked to follow instructions of the security screening staff on site, and […]
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The Cayce Police Department, along with the SC Highway Patrol, the West Columbia Police Department, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, were on the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and vehicle, Saturday night. At approximately 8:03 p.m., the vehicle was leaving the parking lot of the Three Fountains Skating Rink, at 2724 Emanuel […]
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South Carolina beat Clemson, 31-30, Saturday. It was the Gamecocks’ first win over the No. 8, Tigers since 2013. Clemson led 14-0 at one point, but USC battled back and took the lead in the fourth quarter, then held it. It was Clemson’s first home loss in 40 games, dating back to 2015.
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Soak in the sights and sounds of the season at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden during Lights Before Christmas presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Timed tickets are required for the Zoo’s annual holiday lights spectacular — now underway on select evenings through December 30. Merriment comes alive from 5 pm – 9 pm each […]
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The Holiday Planetarium Lighting is Thurs., Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the SC State Museum. In addition to extended operating hours, this evening will include showings of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D and the planetarium experience, Winter Stars Live Sky. Plus, the Cotton Mill Exchange will be open for extra shopping time, kids can enjoy […]
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Small Business is the backbone of the West Columbia economy. Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, Nov. 26 in advance of the holiday shopping season. And West Columbia is ready for it.Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop in the local community and support local businesses. Clothing shops, restaurants and service providers are looking forward […]
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Members of the Cayce Police Department went out into the community Wednesday to deliver food baskets to families in need, with the help of Cayce United Pentecostal Church.The CPD and its community partner helped make Thanksgiving better. (CPD photos)
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