From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Lexington Two has taken the flexibility granted by the governor for “alternative and innovative high school graduation ceremonies” to create a very public celebration worthy of this special group of 2020 seniors. Lexington Two will offer virtual graduation events for each of our high schools, Airport […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexinton Two Communications Director – Lexington Two has finalized dates and deadlines for the final weeks of the 2019-20 academic year, as schools remained closed for COVID-19 by order of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Among the key dates: Friday, May 15 — Seniors’ last day for completing work; final day […]

This is a 1929 picture from New Brookland Baptist Church. In 1938, the church was named West Columbia First Baptist Church. Mrs. Laverne Grooms was the historian for years at First Baptist West Columbia. She died on Easter Sunday of this year at 91 years of age. A lot of the family still lives in […]

Following public health protocols, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will open to the public on Friday (May 1) at 8 a.m. The rest room facilities will remain closed. West Columbia will continuously monitor visitor usage and adjust as needed to ensure compliance with the guidance provided by SCDHEC and the CDC. The city […]

While much has been shut down during the coronavirus crisis, construction crews have been busy in West Columbia. A new Starbucks is scheduled to open Friday in the Danwood Shopping Center. It’s at 2408 Augusta Road (US 1) in the same general location of the Sonic Drive-In and McAlister’s. The opening date, at least for […]

South Carolina Sen. Nikki Setzler and South Carolina Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of almost $200,000 in December for wayfinding signage for the River Districts of the City of West Columbia and the City of Cayce. Throughout West Columbia and Cayce’s River Districts, approximately 30 signs directing visitors to local attractions, are being installed. The […]

The City of West Columbia has released its latest Newsletter. It is the fifth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a the final message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. Link to West Columbia Newsletter The newsletter includes a calendar of upcoming events and […]

Normal never felt so good. Despite the coronavirus crisis, all four phases of the Cayce Riverwalk, and the Timmerman Trail, are open. On Monday, dogs with their owners trotted down the trail. Runners and cyclists were also out enjoying a beautiful sunny day on the Congaree River. Some just walked. A rabbit, practicing social distancing, […]