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Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club conducts vision screening at Pine Ridge Middle, Riverbank Elementary

The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club conducted Vision Screening at Pine Ridge Middle School, Thursday, in Lexington School District Two. Another 840 students received eye exams from the Lions at Riverbank Elementary School. Lions Bill Mooneyhan, Jay Littleton, Ray Guess, Ed Rollison and John Anderson (not pictured) conducted the vision screenings. The Lions Club screened about […]

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Man stabbed trying to stop assault of woman, says LCSD

A man was stabbed after intervening in a domestic dispute Monday night at a Lexington home, according to a report from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. James Michael Smith, 52, is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information gathered by detectives […]

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West Columbia Tree Lighting, Parade of Lights, must-see Christmas events, Dec 7th and 8th

Nowhere are the sights and sounds of Christmas more prevalent than in West Columbia. First, the city is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 7. It’s at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. “It’s the city’s formally opening of the Christmas season. And the […]

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West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter reflects on first year in office

West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter has been in office for a little over a year. In that time she has settled into her role. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know the city staff,” said Porter who represents Dist. 7. From the police department and fire department personnel, to the people who make city hall run, […]

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Some beautiful color left, as fall fades to winter in West Columbia

The winter seems like it hit abruptly in West Columbia. It’s late November and some of the tress in the area are holding their fall color. Those illuminated greens, burnt red leaves, and bright yellows are now dropping to the ground, but here are a few samples of what is left of the beauty. Click […]

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Active shooter defense the topic at C-WC Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

What would you do in an active shooter situation at your business? That was the question Capt. Hampton Taylor of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to help answer. He spoke at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, West Columbia. “It’s tough to hear this,” said […]

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Karen Roof of Cayce Elementary School recognized as October Teacher of the Month at Chamber Breakfast

Karen Roof of Cayce Elementary School was recognized as October Teacher of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with Andrew Drozdak, principal of Cayce Elementary School

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Sherry Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School recognized as November Teacher of the Month, at Chamber Breakfast

Sherry Jackson of Brookland-Cayce High School was recognized as November Teacher of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. She is pictured with Lexington County Council Chairwoman Deb Summers.

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