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Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs announces Tony Tam as incoming president and CEO

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs Board of Directors has selected Tony Tam as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Tam officially began his role on June 22, following Timothy James’s retirement, and will guide the Chamber’s ongoing work on behalf of its members and the broader community. Tam brings […]

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Autopsy Results for Elena Moore released by Lexington County Coroner, No immediate cause of death identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the preliminary findings, Monday, from the forensic autopsy of Elena K. Moore, which was conducted on Saturday, June 20, at MUSC in Charleston. The autopsy did not identify an immediate cause of death. Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, […]

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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in Lexington County

The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced a 15-year sentencing of a Wagener man for trafficking methamphetamine in Lexington County. Christopher Lamar Corbitt, a 34-year-old Wagener man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction at trial in Lexington County for Trafficking Methamphetamine, more than 28 grams but less than 100 grams, and […]

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Purple Martin Tours on Lake Murray for the 2026 Season begin Wednesday, June 24

Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guests the opportunity to witness one of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural phenomena on Lake Murray. Join local Naturalist, Captain Zach Steinhauser, for a pontoon boat tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America: right […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center afterschool students promoting pedestrian safety

Mayor Tem miles and West Columbia City Council recognized the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC 21st Century Afterschool students for promoting pedestrian safety awareness at the Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 15. In partnership with the Active and Accessible Community Transit Coalition, SCDOT, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health, these talented students wrote, directed, acted in, […]

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Body discovered in Lexington Wednesday has been identified as missing person Elena K. Moore, autopsy scheduled for Saturday

The body of the female discovered near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive on Wednesday, has been identified as missing person Elena K. Moore. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at MUSC in Charleston. Additional information regarding the cause and manner of death is expected to be […]

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Father’s Day is Sunday, treat your Dad at a fine West Columbia restaurant

Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re looking for something special,  there are some dining hot spots in West Columbia where you can go to treat Dad.   Grecian GardensGrecian […]

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Ribbon cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project With Mayors Elise Partin, Cayce, Tim Miles West Columbia

The ribbon was cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project, Wednesday. Click here to see video Cayce Mayor Elise Partin cut the ribbon with the Midlands Business Leadership Group. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter and Lexington County Councilman Todd Cockrell attended the celebration. Th Airport Boulevard Gateway Project investment […]

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