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It’s primary election day in South Carolina, City of Cayce publishes list of voting precincts

It’s primary election day in South Carolina 2026. The City of Cayce has published a list of polling places in Cayce, with a list of forms of ID required to vote. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

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Gray Collegiate Academy Teacher, Jennifer Catoe, Named Statewide Teacher of the Year

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (the Institute) announced Jennifer Catoe, a Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) high school teacher, as the 2026-2027 Nathan Yon Institute Brick-and-Mortar Teacher of the Year. This award was presented in front of more than 600 attendees at the Eighth Annual Charter Institute at Erskine Awards Banquet. Each year, […]

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Piper Robuck of American Leadership Academy in Lexington is named Student of the Year

American Leadership Academy – Lexington (ALA Lexington) 8th grade student Piper Robuck has been named the 2026 Middle School Student of the Year by the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute). The announcement was made during the Institute’s Awards Banquet on May 20, where over 600 attendees gathered to celebrate outstanding teachers, students, volunteers, and school communities […]

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Public hearing on City of Cayce’s municipal budget is June 11

A public hearing on the City of Cayce’s municipal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in the Cayce City Hall, Council Chambers on 12th Street.

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Man who was knocked off of the Gervais Street Bridge by a vehicle has died, driver charged with DUI involving death

A man who was hit by a vehicle and knocked off of the Gervais Street Bridge has died. The Columbia Police Department announced Sunday that Michael Derrick, 24, of Snellville, GA, had died. WLTX TV report – Click here After being hit, Derrick was taken to the hospital for treatment of severe injuries. He was […]

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Irmo business heavily damaged by fire, Friday

Irmo Fire and Columbia Fire Department (SC) crews were on the scene of a commercial structure fire in the 7000 block of St. Andrews Road, Friday. The fire occurred in a single-level structure that contained several businesses. One business was heavily damaged, the other three were saved with minimal damage. Fire apparatus was blocking part […]

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Top Restaurants, Great food at 10th Year of Taste on the River, June 11, proceeds go to major West Columbia Beautification projects

The 10th Annual Taste on the River is Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. It’s a can’t-miss unforgettable evening of indulgence featuring the culinary talent of the best chefs in the Midlands at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia. “We have a great restaurant line up,” said Kathy Whetzel, Chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification […]

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Best-Selling Thriller Author Jennifer Van Der Kleut to make Exclusive Author Appearance at West Columbia’s Ikie Lu Record Club

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thriller fans and book lovers are invited to an exciting evening with best-selling author Jennifer Van Der Kleut at one of West Columbia’s newest and most talked-about destinations, Ikie Lu Record Club, on Sunday, June 22. The special event will feature a live conversation with the author, an audience Q&A session, […]

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