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West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the City of West Columbia has […]

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New hotel planned for Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia as city improves infrastructure

Changes are coming to the Sunset Boulevard Corridor, west of Lexington Medical Center, in West Columbia. The city’s infrastructure is being upgraded with the installation of a new water and sewer line moving toward I-20. Construction is now ongoing at “Langley Pointe.” It’s 38 acres bordered by Sunset Boulevard, Henbet Drive and Ephrata Drive. Langley […]

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Lexington County narcotics agents arrest man, said he had over 800 grams of meth in his home

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Gaston man after finding more than 800 grams of meth inside his home. Michael Anthony Dolan Jr., 42, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine greater than 400 grams, possession of a Schedule IV narcotic, possession of a Schedule III narcotic, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is booming, experiencing unprecedented success 

The energy level at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is through the roof and it is resulting in tremendous growth and a higher-profile for the Chamber and its members. In the last 12 months, the Chamber has added 77 new paid members. In all, there are 378 Chamber members and those members are […]

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Ribbon is cut on Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Chamber sponsored a Ribbon-Cutting for Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Wednesday. A Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is at 3085 Taylor Road in Cayce. It’s on the street leading into Concord Park near Cayce Elementary School and Busbee Creative Arts Academy (a middle school) off of 12th Street Extension. The Busbee Children’s […]

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15-year-old Lexington One student charged in connection to threats to 3 schools

A 15-year-old Lexington One student has been charged in connection with threats made Tuesday to White Knoll High School, River Bluff High School and the North Lake Community Learning Center. The student, whose name will not be released because he is under age 18, communicated electronically about bombs being placed in the schools and plans […]

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West Columbia Police arrest Cayce man on drug charges including: fentanyl; crack cocaine; marijuana, meth, along with debit card theft, and identity theft

West Columbia Police Department Narcotics Detectives conducted an undercover operation that ended Tuesday. Tony Leonard, 44, of Cayce was arrested. The operation was done in conjunction with City of Cayce Police Department, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and the ATF. Seized from Leonard were approximately 10 grams of fentanyl, 43 grams of […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler recognized by West Columbia City Council as the longest-serving state senator in the nation

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Sen. Nikki Setzler as the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation. The resolution was passed at the September 2023 Special Council Meeting. (See Copy of resolution below) Pictured below: Mrs. Ada Jane Setzler, Senator Nikki Setzler, and West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. […]

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