NEWS

It’s like spring this week in West Columbia, despite the fact Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow

It’s hard to believe there was snow on the ground on January 22. A week-and-a-half later, by Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day, temperatures were above 75 degrees. Punxsutawney Phil of Young Township, PA, saw his shadow at Punxsutawney’s annual Groundhog Day celebration, this year; indicating six more weeks of winter. That’s not the case in […]

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Want to start a business in Cayce – see Cayce’s new Guide to Starting a New Business

The City of Cayce has produced a guide for the purpose of making the starting of a business in Cayce easier. See the guide below:

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West Columbia City Council proclaims Wednesday, Feb. 12, as Black Business Day

At the Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, Tuesday, West Columbia City Council proclaimed Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as Black Business Day. This important designation recognized the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses to the local, state, and national economies. Mota Enterprises and Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios will hold an event on Thursday, February […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies person who died in motorcycle crash on South Lake Drive, Tuesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident in the 1700 block of S. Lake Drive in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Nathan Scott Ash, 20, of Pelion was traveling eastbound on S. Lake Drive when he struck a vehicle […]

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Final report to FEMA on West Columbia Riverwalk damage to be filed this month, repair after that

West Columbia’s Riverwalk was damaged as Hurricane Helene blew through in late September. Since then, City of West Columbia staff members have met with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives as a part of the process to obtain funding to have the popular trail along the Congaree River repaired. The damage is to the boardwalk under […]

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Cook Out coming to former site of Hardee’s in West Columbia

A new Cook Out restaurant will be built at 1413 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. Crews are on the site now preparing it for construction. The former Hardee’s building that was on the property was torn down recently. It’s next door to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. The Hardee’s restaurant that was on the property had […]

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Cayce’s Soiree on State on March 22 – ‘Party in the Street’ features local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District – See Music Line-UP – Sponsorships Available

The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 22! The city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. The Soiree on State will include artists, a free kid’s area with bounce courses, face painting and a balloon artist, food vendors, […]

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Motorcycle crash in Red Bank results in a fatality, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

A motorcycle driver is dead after the motorcycle crashed into a car on South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area of Lexington County, Tuesday afternoon. “Based on information from the scene, the motorcycle driver was driving recklessly when a deputy saw them and began the process to pull them over,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]

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