One of West Columbia’s most-elderly residents turned 100 on Tuesday. It was the birthday of Rebecca Fannie Dawkins, on Feb. 7. To commemorate her birth, and long life, Dawkins was recognized by the West Columbia City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Councilman Boyd Jones, who represents the city council district in which Dawkins lives, presented a […]

Be prepared for some noise on Saturday. Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will be closed on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge may hear the loud cannon blasts as a are part of the a reenactment of the “Firing on Columbia.” It’s known as “The Longest […]

Siahee Shipman was introduced as the City of West Columbia’s new Code Compliance Inspector at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Shipman was with the City of Columbia for 13 years before coming to West Columbia. He is pictured with Code Compliance Manager  Rozell Johnson, left. Councilmen Trevor Beddell, Jimmy Brooks, Mayor Bobby Horton, and Councilman […]

Cayce Public Safety Officer  Mandy Fournier has been awarded the City of Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award for going above and beyond her duties as a Cayce Public Safety officer. She was recognized at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday.

The City of West Columbia made a move toward purchasing some long sought-after property, Tuesday. West Columbia City Council voted to authorize move toward the purchase of the Drexler properties at 431 and 435 Meeting Street and 426 Center Street, said Anna Huffman, the city’s public information officer. The property will yield more parking space […]

The Brookland-Cayce High School Miss Bearcat Pageant was held Monday Night. Mary Shaffer was crowned Miss Bearcat. Here are some Photos from the pageant.