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USC Basketball Coach Dawn Staley going on tour to promote her new book “Uncommon Favor” – hits shelves May 20 – SC Event Coming Soon

Dawn Staley made a stop at Simon & Schuster in New York City Monday to celebrate the first printed copies of her new book, UNCOMMON FAVOR, hitting shelves May 20. The USC Women’s Basketball coach said she will hold an event – something big – for her South Carolina people, […]

Take pride in the West Side – City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, located at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM and disperse to different areas of the city for litter pickup. Bring a team! […]

Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk For Hope is May 17 – Get a Discount to Register

Sunday, April 27 would have been Taylor’ Watford’s 35th birthday. The Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk For Hope is May 17. In honor of his birthday, TWF invites you to register to race at the 5K Run/Walk for Hope: Taylor Watford Foundation for 35% off using code BIRTHDAY until the […]

Lexington School District 2’s Spring Career Expo is Tuesday, May 6 – See which positions are needed

Register today for Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo, set for Tuesday, May 6. The district has a variety of career opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year, among them: School nurse Nurse substitute Bus driver Food service Custodian Office support staff Maintenance technician Occupational therapist Physical therapist Social worker […]

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. […]