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Sewority Sisters make quilts for Lexington Medical Center cancer patients at Triangle City’s Creative Sewing Machine Center

Every Monday dozens of members of the Sewority Sisters meet at the Creative Sewing Machine Center at 519 12th St. in West Columbia’s Triangle City. “We make quilts for cancer patients at Lexington Medical Center,” said Rachel Branum, Sewority Sisters president. “We surprise the patients with the quilts. “It’s very touching for us to be […]

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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day Saturday Test Run is Canceled Due to Inclement Weather, Build Workshop still on this Saturday, Jan. 20

 The City of West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day build workshop is this Saturday, January 20, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Richland County Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, in the theater on the second floor. This collaborative event aims to bring together residents and foster creativity and community spirit. Test Run Cancellation: The […]

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Cayce Historical Museum Opening African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit

From Ashley Hunter, Cayce Public Information Officer – The Cayce Historical Museum is excited to announce the first permanent exhibit dedicated to African Americans from the Cayce area: The African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit. The exhibit will highlight contemporary and 20th Century African American “Legends” from the Cayce area. Many pieces of the exhibit have been donated, or are […]

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Melissa Sprouse Browne was named as a 2023 Top Selling Agent by McGuinn Homes

Melissa Sprouse Browne was named as a 2023 Top Selling Agent by McGuinn Homes. She is pictured with Wade McGuinn, left. The award was presented at Stone River, in West Columbia, Wednesday “Wade McGuinn and his team build wonderful homes and I love showing families of all types the great options they have to realize […]

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What new developments in West Columbia can you expect in 2024?

Progress continued in West Columbia in 2023. From the construction start of a luxury apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard to new water and sewer lines in Saluda Terrace, things are moving forward. According to West Columbia leaders, expect more development in 2024. Some, including, infrastructure upgrades, are being initiated by city government and others will involve […]

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Lane closed on Augusta Road in Lexington due to ice, Thursday morning

An inbound lane in the 5000 block (near the I-20 Exit) of Augusta Road (US-1) in Lexington is closed Thursday morning due to a stretch of ice-covered road. at around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, SCDOT ha been notified and was reportedly en route with a sand truck. This lane closure may extend to several hours so […]

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RADIUS Church – White Knoll is opening a shelter for the weekend with temperatures expected to dip into the teens Saturday

With weekend temperatures forecasted to dip down into the teens and 20s, RADIUS White Knoll (Church) will be opening a temporary warming center at 5181 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. The hours are from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 19 and Jan. 20.) If you know someone in the Red Bank […]

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Dr. Sarah Jane Byars to be inducted into Brookland-Cayce Educator Hall of Fame, and the late Mike Stamps is first member Alumni Wall of Honor

The Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation will host the 22nd annual Brookland-Cayce High School Educator Hall of Fame and first Alumni Wall of Honor Gala on Thursday, February 1. Dr. Sarah Jane Byars will be the newest inductee into the Educator Hall of Fame, and the late Mike Stamps will be the first member of […]

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