NEWS

Requests for WeCo restaurant maps pouring in

Joe Taylor, the West Columbia developer, who oversaw the production of the West Columbia restarant maps said self-addressed envelopes with requests for copies of the WeCo Food Map are pouring in. If you’d like a copy of the map, send a self-addressed envelope to WC Food Map, 146 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Mr. […]

Cayce’s “Stroll on State” is Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

The City of Cayce’s Stroll on State, with EngenuitySC, is from 6-to-8 p.m. Wednesday, from Lexington Avenue to Railroad Street. The City of Cayce will be showcasing a few of the businesses located on its historic “Main Street.” Cayce has been engaged in revitalizing State Street through “previtalization” efforts. This process, appropriately described as “the […]

Airport High School’s cheerleaders take top spot at Game Day Invitational

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Airport High School’s varsity cheerleaders took one of the top spots at the 2nd annual SC High School League Game Day Invitational. The Eagles squad won 1st place in Crowd Leading in the 4A Division at the event, held January 25 at USC-Aiken Convocation Center. Guidelines […]

Museum Roadshow is Saturday at SC State Museum

Museum Roadshow, one of the State Museum’s signature events, is back Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the stories and value of their heirlooms and artifacts from experts in a variety of fields who will be onsite offering informal, verbal appraisals. Experts will be […]

Lexington County fire displaces 2

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, in the 200 block Casa Dell Road in Lexington County, was damaged by a fire Thursday evening. The Lexington County Fire Service and the Gaston Fire Department responded to the blaze. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the structure. […]

John Gibson’s Comedy Closet opens in West Columbia

The Comedy Closet in West Columbia held its ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon with the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The Comedy Closet is at 735 Meeting Street. It’s owned by West Columbia’s John Gibson (with the scissors in the photo.) He said at the ribbon-cutting he is happy to be opening his business in […]

Lexington man dies after being hit by vehicle

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday, shortly before 10 p.m. It happened near the intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Bethany Church Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Willie Lee Simmons, 52, of Lexington was walking in the roadway when he was […]

Expect exciting additions to 2020 Kinetic Derby Day, April 25 – It’s time to register

West Columbia’s Annual Kinetic Derby Day is April 25, and it’s time to start planning. In fact, registration opened in December for the 2020 edition of the big event. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and his daughter, Cate, raced in Kinetic Derby Day’s soapbox completion in 2019.  He will be in the race again in […]