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Cayce-West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights illuminates the night – See the photos

The Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights came back after a three-year hiatus. More than 200 units participated. Marching bands, Little League baseball players, cheerleaders, Beauty Queens and elected officials were all there. Here are some photos. Click on each photo to enlarge

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Parade of Lights includes 200 units, a day of business visits, and even a “Bear in the Air”

As a part of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Parade of Lights the cities will be highlighted and the businesses will be promoted. The Parade is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. To steal a line from the 1970s song “Convoy” there will even be a “Bear in the Air.” Saturday will offer a whole day of […]

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Lexington Country charges man with sexually assaulting runaway after his mom helped the teen hide out

 A Saluda man is accused of sexual conduct with a runaway after deputies charged the man and his mother with helping the teen avoid family members and law enforcement officers. Alexander Solis Rodriguez, 22, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an arrest warrant. Investigators said Rodriguez and his mother, Nita Regino, […]

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George I. Pair Elementary being torn down

Have you driven by George I. Pair Elementary School lately? From the front, it’s difficult to notice, but the school is being torn down. Demolition of George I. Pair has started in the back of the Lexington Two School at 2325 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. According to Public School Review, George I. Pair closed […]

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Cayce-West Columbia businesses offer whole day of Christmas-related events, Saturday before “Parade of Lights” at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade of Lights will be one for the ages. A full contingent of yuletide units are ready to go for the 5:30 p.m. parade. But it’s not just a parade. “We promise you one of the best, complete Christmas experiences you can imagine,” said Tim James, […]

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Unique gifts for the West Columbia Christmas available on the Parade of Lights Shuttle this Saturday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and the holiday shopping season is upon us. There are many unique gifts and shopping opportunities in West Columbia. Saturday is shaping up to be a special day for merchants before the parade. “Our special WECO ornaments sell very well during the season,” […]

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Cayce Elementary students treated to special holiday shopping trip with USC football and women’s soccer teams

A group of Cayce Elementary students were treated to a special holiday shopping trip Tuesday night. Not only did the students receive $150 gift cards to shop with at Academy Sports + Outdoors, but they got to hang out with some celebrity guest shoppers – members of the University of South Carolina football and women’s […]

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Tractor-trailer hauling livestock crashes on I-20

A tractor-trailer hauling livestock crashed through a wooded median on Interstate 20 Westbound at the 45-mile marker, Wednesday afternoonLexington County Fire Service, EMS, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, and the SC Highway Patrol were on the scene. A driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for care. The accident caused delays.

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