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Sign Up Now for West Columbia’s May 2, Citywide Litter Pick-Up Day, it’s a tradition 

Spring is upon us and in West Columbia, that means it’s time to get out and pick up litter. The city has a long history of its citizens working to make it look better.  West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles explained it at the regular meeting of the West Columbia city Council meeting April 6. “We […]

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City of Cayce community visioning workshop is May 4 – Yo can help shape the future of Cayce

Join the City of Cayce for a community visioning workshop to help shape the future of one of Cayce’s most important areas. The City of Cayce is working on an area-wide planning project, focused on the State Street and Frink Street corridors, to encourage redevelopment and revitalization. This is an opportunity to be part of […]

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Teen accused of firing shots into the air during an event Saturday evening at a park in Chapin

An 18-year-old Newberry man is accused of firing shots into the air during an event Saturday evening at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin. The charges against Najee Thompson are pointing and presenting a firearm, use of a firearm by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and breach of peace, according to Lexington […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest plays on a West Columbia Saturday – See the photos

The Meeting Street Music Fest took place in West Columbia Saturday. Featuring West Columbia’s own Hampton Hook and the Headliner, who played into the night Sugar Ray. Other bands included: Katie DeMartini; Reggie Graves and Jazz Theory; Knights of Flannel; Guardians of the Jukebox ; Flatland Express Bluegrass Band; The Ramblers; Brittany Turnipseed ; and […]

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Streets around Lexington and Holland Avenues in Cayce restricted to local traffic only, beginning Monday, April 20

A planned sewer rehabilitation project will begin Monday, April 20, affecting two streets in the Avenues of Cayce neighborhood. Construction will take place on the following blocks: 1st Street between Lexington Avenue and Holland Avenue Lexington Avenue between 1st Street and 2nd Street During the project, these blocks will be restricted to local traffic only. […]

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Longtime Architecture firm Jumper, Carter, Sease joins McMillan Pazdan Smith, read about it in latest City of West Columbia Newsletter

The April-May City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released. “Longtime Architecture fire Jumper, Carter Sease joins McMillan Pazdan Smith” is one of the articles in the newsletter. Also: get West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles Message and info from your West Columbia City council member. There’s also an update about the beautification of the US […]

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Jerry Bellune, a founder and editor of The Lexington County Chronicle has died

Jerry Bellune, founder and editor of The Lexington County Chronicle, which he owned with his wife, MacLeod, for nearly 30 years died Wednesday, just before his 90th birthday. Jerry and MacLeod Bellune sold The Lexington County Chronicle in 2021. The MacLeods, with their son Mark, opened The Chronicle in 1992. Before that they were with […]

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GUIDE To The: West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest, THIS Weekend: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring, and More

Click on the graphics above to enlarge: The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 3rd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026. This year’s festival features multiple music genres, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Road Closures (Above) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street to N. 12th Street, from 6:00 a.m. to […]

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