New assistant principal hired at Riverbank Elementary School

The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Cederia Campbell as an assistant principal at Riverbank Elementary School at its monthly April meeting, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner. Dr. Campbell comes to Riverbank after serving at Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Oak Pointe Elementary as […]

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles shows Riverwalk damage in video, discusses repair schedule

West Columbia Riverwalk Update | Hurricane Helene Update – Click here to see the video on Facebook In a video, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles gives an overview of the damage to the West Columbia Riverwalk caused by Hurricane Helene and the repair status. The damage includes a sink hole, […]

Scenes from West Columbia’s 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day

Another Kinetic Derby Day is in the books. It took place Saturday on Meeting and State Streets with The Kinetic Sculpture Parade and then soapbox racing on Meeting Street with competition and fun for all ages. The State Street iMAGINE STEAM Festival included interactive booths for kids. There was a […]

Tacos Nayarit cuts the ribbon at its new location on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce

Tacos Nayarit cut the ribbon, Saturday, at its new location at 1100 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce.Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Cayce City Councilman Phil Carter attended the celebratory grand opening. The Mexican restaurant conducted a soft opening last week. Click here to see the video See City of Cayce’s […]

See the award winners from Kinetic Derby Day

Several Soap Box Derby Racers received awards Saturday at the 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day that took place on Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. The awards were handed out from the stage at Savage Craft Ale Works. Below are the photos of the winners: (Click on image to […]

Cayce Farmers Market, heading toward 50 years in business, is in the Cayce Business Spotlight

The Cayce Farmers Market is one of the most enduring symbols in the community of Cayce businesses. It has been open for 47 years, and with its open-air feel, represents a throwback to a less commercialized era. “Small business is the lifeblood of our community,” said Justin Creech, of the Cayce Farmers Market. […]

Chayz Lounge in West Columbia launches its “Lunch Break” on May 1

Chayz Lounge, at 607 Meeting St., in West Columbia, will begin serving lunch on May 1, from 11 AM until 2 PM. Elevated light fare will be served in a “relaxed, refined setting.” In a Facebook Post the new “open-for-lunch” opportunity at Chayz Lounge is billed as “ideal for professionals […]

West Columbia’s parks are an attractive destination for the week of Spring Break

The schools in West Columbia are closed for Spring Break from April 18 until April 28. With the break from school, West Columbia’s public parks are very popular. Click here for a link to all of West Columbia’s Public Parks “My grandson is in the 5K class at Riverbank Elementary,” […]

Preventative Screening Health Fair at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center on Saturday, April 26

There will be a Preventative Screening Health Fair at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM.  Speakers discussing Breast and Cervical Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer Free screenings: Mammograms, Blood Pressure, Glucose, A1C Free men’s screenings: Prostate Raffles, prizes, and much more

Tacos Nayarit Mexican Restaurant is open on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce – Grand Opening is Saturday

Tacos Nayarit is open at 1100 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. The Mexican restaurant is “training new hires with the soft opening but will have a celebratory grand opening on Saturday (April 26.) according to a City of Cayce Post. The City of Cayce will post a video later this […]