NEWS

West Columbia’s The Wooden Dead display is back for Halloween

The zombies are prowling for Halloween at 1705 Redbird Lane in West Columbia. The display of scary wooden figures is a creation of artist Jeff Matthews who lives at the house. He began presenting The Wooden Dead seven years ago. Matthews cuts out and sketches the zombies to attract visitors to the home of his […]

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Halloween is Monday, Trunk-or-Treats abound, but be sure to be safe

Halloween is Monday, Oct. 31, and the kids are eager to get out on the streets, but don’t let Halloween be a date of regret.   On average, children have a higher likelihood to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Kidsafe.org, so be sure to put safety first. West […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber receives designation of Accreditation

It is with great pleasure to share a major accomplishment for the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs.  The Greater CWC Board of Directors agreed upon an aggressive and lofty goal during our 2021-22 Planning Session that would include a series of changes and implementations with an end desire to ultimately achieve the […]

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Irmo Fire District responds to crash that closed Lexington County road

Irmo Fire District and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a vehicle accident with injuries. It occurred Thursday around 2 p.m., in the 3700 block of Fernandina Road. The road was completely blocked, and EMS crews said delays were expected in the area and to use alternate routes.

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Airport High School students present check for nearly $30,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital and Camp Kemo

Airport High School students presented a check this month for nearly $30,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital and Camp Kemo, proceeds from the Lexington Two school’s annual fundraiser to help children with cancer attend summer camp. The event, a favorite tradition organized by Student Council, is a true community effort, supported by Airport students, administrators, […]

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Lexington man gets 8 years in prison for sex crimes against a minor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced, Tuesday, that Randy Carroll Rawl of Lexington County has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sex crimes against a minor. Rawl pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 2nd degree, and one count of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor. On October […]

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Play on State Street at West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest Friday, Nov. 4

Make plans to celebrate fall at West Columbia’s 6th Annual Fall Back Fest. On Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, on the 100 Block of State Street in West Columbia, SC, local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. Some of the best local bands, Seventy Six & Sunny and […]

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Cayce Elementary sees a sharp improvement in statewide test scores

Andrew Drozdak, principal of Cayce Elementary School, delivered some good news, Monday, to a media center full of the school’s teachers and Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner. “This year, the Cayce Elementary report card grew by 12 points,” Drozdak said. “It was the most growth of any school in the district as well as […]

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