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Irmo Fire crew works to free driver who was trapped in the vehicle after crashing

Irmo Fire crews were busy, Thursday afternoon, responding to vehicle crashes. The first incident was in the 1500 block of Fork Avenue. A single vehicle left the road and ended up on its side in a ditch, trapping the driver inside. There were minor Injuries treated by a Lexington County […]

Butch Wallace receives the Spirit Award from the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Spirit Award was proudly presented to Butch Wallace, Wednesday by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Butch is a pillar of the CWC community, not only as a steadfast supporter of small businesses, but also […]

Volunteer of the Year Award presented to Steve Cohen by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Steve Cohen by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. While Steve is known for serving on the Board for many years, his time and work towards […]

Small Business of the Year presented to First Reliance Bank by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Small Business of the Year was presented to First Reliance Bank by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Throughout the last two years, First Reliance Bank has been highly involved with the Chamber. Nathan […]

Citizen of the Year Award presented to Debbie Summers by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Debbie Summers, Wednesday, by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. After raising her and Buds beautiful children, she then served for years in volunteer capacities, she […]

Large Business of the Year presented to Pyramid Contracting by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Large Business of the Year was presented to Pyramid Contracting by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Bobby Alexander is the President of the Pyramid team, and Lucia Smith is the Business Development Manager […]

2 killed after motorcycle hits a man in Lexington

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individuals who died in a motorcycle vs. pedestrian accident in the 200 block of Kyzer Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County at approximately 9:55 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Kevin Scott Collins, 63, of Lexington was crossing Kyzer Road […]

Woman who died in Augusta Highway crash identified by the Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Augusta Highway and Olde Farm Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County at approximately 2:30 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mrs. Lelar Mae Dunn, 69, of Batesburg was the passenger […]

Gov. Henry McMaster at West Columbia’s Savage Craft Ale Works to sign extension of Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit bill

Gov. Henry McMaster was in a historic building on the grounds of Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia, Wednesday, for the ceremonial signing of a bill which extends the state’s Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit through 2035. The bill also increases the maximum tax credit that can be earned in […]