NEWS
Work continues on the I-20 closure in Aiken County. Overnight, contractors successfully demolished and removed the bridge structure damaged in a tanker crash and fire early Saturday morning. The structure was removed less than 24 hours after the crash occurred. The damage was caused by the crash and fire involving a fuel truck early Saturday morning. […]
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Brandon Jemar Pickett, 38, of Cayce and Luis Rosario, 29, of Columbia, have been sentenced to four years and one year and one day, respectively, in federal prison for interfering with law enforcement officers during civil disorder. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that on May 30, 2020, organizers held a peaceful protest at the […]
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The City of Cayce’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $19,807,548 The budget includes: Increase of 3.0 mils, which will increase tax revenues by $220,199 No increase in sanitation fees No change in the Utility Fund Indirect Cost Transfer of $2,150,000. No transfer from unassigned fund balance A conservative estimate […]
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Going Commando will play the third and final spring season Rhythm on the River Concert on Saturday, June 14. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The concert is at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. The concert is presented by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the City of West […]
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A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a 10-count indictment against Robert John May III, 38, of West Columbia, for distributing child sexual abuse material.* According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber-tip from the social messaging app Kik. Kik flagged several […]
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It’s time to look for that very special Father’s Day gift. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re thinking of a way to honor your father with […]
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The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open for business Thursday. The market is held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday (except July 3) from June-through-August. It’s next-to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park at 425 Meeting St. Here’s the lineup for this week. Emerald’s Artistry Carolyn’s Anime Café & Bakery LLC Cindy’s […]
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Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon. The first one was on I-26 westbound, just past St Andrews Road. It was a three-car collision that blocked the right lane. Injuries were minor, according to the IFD. There was also a wreck at Harbison Boulevard and St Andrew’s Road. It was […]
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