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The Palmetto Experience held its ribbon cutting Thursday. The ribbon cutting was sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The facility is on the Saluda River, on Candi Lane off of I-126, beside Riverbanks Zoo. It’s for group retreats and events to have an all in one shared experience that includes meeting space, waterside […]
West Columbia Attorney Beth Dickerson Branham is a member of the Lexington Two District Board of Trustees. She will become the 72nd National School Boards Association President next weekend during The National School Boards Association Annual Conference. It is the first time ever there has been a president of the NSBA from South Carolina. West Columbia […]
From Rhythm on the River concerts and the opening of tubing season to Tartan events and Kinetic Derby Day, the West Columbia spring is bursting with activity. And there are two parks slated to open soon. They will have a more than a seasonal impact. “The opening date for the Interactive Art park is Mid-May,” […]
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, Wednesday. The crash had outbound traffic limited to a single lane in the median. The road was eventually cleared. Police were asking motorists to proceed with caution. LPD Photos.
Lexington County Fire Services units responded to a vehicle fire in the 700 block of Main Street in South Congaree Wednesday afternoon. A report from Lexington County said there were no injuries. Lexington County photo.
Publix is planning to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington. It will be one of several new locations throughout the South, according to SuperMarket News. Sized at around 25,000 sq.-ft., GreenWise Markets – similar to Fresh Market or Whole Foods stores- are aimed at customers focused on healthy lifestyles and “foodies” looking to indulge, according […]
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Skyler Miller of Boy Scout Troop 331, from Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church at the special West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday.
West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith told West Columbia City Council Monday that the WCFD has donated its retired equipment to students of the Lexington School District Two Innovation Center. The WCFD has given retired firefighter coats, pants, helmets and boots, and fire hose to the school for use in training. The Innovation Center’s Firefighter […]