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Good crowd turns out for Art on State on West Columbia’s State Street, Friday evening

The weather was perfect and the people responded to West Columbia’s Art on State, Friday night. The band Seven til Sunrise played first and High Society Band closed the evening, while artists painted on the street. There was food and fun all over the place.

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Local businesses and leaders receive awards at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s “Small Business Month Luncheon”

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s “Small Business Month Luncheon” was held Thursday at the Chamber Headquarters on 12th Street in Cayce. Award winners included: Community Champion Award : Joni Coleman with Lexington 2 Innovation Center; Chamber Champion Award: BuWa digital and Small Business of the Quarter: Whetzel’s Automotive for their support throughout the entire community […]

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SCDOT conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County, sinkhole reported earlier

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is currently conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County due to a drainage issue. The repairs have closed two of the three lanes of travel, causing traffic delays. The Sandy Run Fire District reported a sinkhole at the location earlier Thursday. Thursday evening, SCDOT […]

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Traffic backed up on 1-26, Sandy Run Fire reports a sinkhole on interstate at 121 Mile Marker

A post on the Sandy Run Calhoun Volunteer Fire District reports a “large sinkhole in the interstate on I-26 East at the 121 MM. Traffic is down to one lane and is backed up several miles towards Columbia. The right two lanes are closed for about a half mile. SCDOT is on scene and is […]

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27 Lexington 2 Early College and Dual Enrollment high school students participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week

Twenty-seven Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and Dual Enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — during their regular high […]

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West Columbia florists and restaurants here to make mom feel special on Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the women in our lives. And West Columbia businesses are preparing to help make the day special. Sightler’s Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia is a floral and gift shop specializing in a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift […]

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The Party and Event Store has opened on Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce

The Party and Event Store has opened at the corner of Knox-Abbott Drive and 9th Street in Cayce. Jajuan Belgrave is the owner. It has inflatables, water slides, decorations, balloon arches, and many other party supplies. The store opened on April 6. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin attended a ribbon-cutting at The Party and Event Store […]

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Lexington Two’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies scheduled for the end of May

The countdown is on for Lexington Two’s Class of 2025, with graduation ceremonies scheduled for the end of the month. Airport High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 in the stadium.  Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 in the stadium. As part of the district’s commitment […]

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