NEWS

“Huge hurdle” cleared toward repair of flood-damaged Wilton Road

A part of Wilton Road was washed out in the flood of October 2015. Wilton Road is in Springdale. Wattling Road is to its west and I-26 and Rainbow Drive are to its east. Since it was damaged, disputes over ownership of property and the permission to work on the site beside the road have delayed […]

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Ground broken for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, Tuesday

The City of West Columbia conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, Tuesday. “We’re bridging the past, present and future,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton of the park that will blend interactive art, landscaping, and parking, at 435 Meeting Street, behind Terra’s restaurant. Tem Miles, West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, said the […]

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Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is Monday (Dec. 3)

Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is from 6 ’til 8 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 6 p.m – 8 p.m. It’s at the Springdale Town Hall on paltt Springs Road.

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West Columbia’s 14th Annual Tree Lighting is Dec. 7

The City of West Columbia is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means To Me” contest. The essay winners from each school are recognized at the tree […]

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New Town Limit signs coming to Springdale

Springdale has a new Town Limit sign on Wattling Road. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said town officials will be looking for new places to put future signs. The size of some signs may vary depending on the location. The Springdale Town Limits signs are bought with Accommodations Tax dollars that can only be spent on […]

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Active shooter training is topic at C-WC Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast Meeting is Tuesday beginning 7:30 a.m. It’s at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Ave, West Columbia. FEATURED SPEAKER IS CAPTAIN HAMPTON TAYLOR of the LEXINGTON SHERIFF DEPARTMENT He will discuss “ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES” In the wake of the recent tragedies involving gun violence that we have […]

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Agreement reached to allow for Wilton Road Dam repairs, according to Rep. Micah Caskey email

Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said in an email Sunday that an agreement has been reached that will allow to the repair of Wilton Road. Bishop said he got the email from S.C. House Rep. Micah Caskey. Below is a copy of the email Bishop sent. Message from House of Rep. Micah Caskey: Great news: SCDOT […]

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Lexington Two Teachers of the Year honored at reception

Lexington Two’s top teachers were recognized at a reception in their honor last week. The 2018-19 Lexington Two Teachers of the Year include an educator who’s been with the district 25 years, and one who arrived just last year. In comments to family, friends, fellow educators and community members gathered at Thursday’s reception, District Teacher […]

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