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Eclectic Edge Woodworks ribbon-cutting, the 19th ribbon-cutting in West Columbia this year

The ribbon was cut at Eclectic Edge Woodworks at 305 Charleston Highway (in West Columbia’s Triangle City) last week. Speaking at the C-WC Chamber lighting ceremony on Monday, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said the Eclectic Edge Woodworks ribbon-cutting was the 19th ribbon-cutting in West Columbia this year. Steve Meyer […]

Town of South Congaree Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Sunday, Dec. 1, with Santa, music, and food

Join the Town of South Congaree for its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.It’s at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, on Main Street in South Congaree. (Link to more info) The ceremony will include: live music; food trucks with delicious dishes, and you can join in on some festive caroling, And […]

“Love LOCAL” and find Great, and unique gift ideas in West Columbia

The Christmas shopping season is upon us and the merchants of West Columbia have their doors open with a wide variety of great and unique gifts. Cayce-West Columbia President and CEO Tim James also encourages you to shop local in support of small businesses. “Keep your dollars here in your […]

Hunter Helms, former Gray Collegiate and Clemson QB, shines as the University of Rhode Island wins CAA Conference Championship

Hunter Helms, former Gray Collegiate Academy quarterback and QB at Clemson, helped Rhode Island win its first ever Coastal Athletic Association Conference Championship, Saturday. He started the game and threw for 209 yards and a touchdown in URI’s 35-21 win over Bryant. Rhode Island finished the year at 10-2 (a […]

West Columbia Police respond to crash on Hook Avenue at Sunset Boulevard, Tuesday afternoon

Units from the West Columbia Police Department were on the scene of a crash, Tuesday, just before 4 pm. The crash occurred at the intersection of Hook Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (US 378.) The front end of one of the vehicles involved in the collision was in a ditch.

C-WC Chamber President Tim James selected to the Board of SC and NC Chamber Executives

Cayce’s Mayor Pro Tem, Tim James has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the SC and NC Chamber Executives. He was selected last week, at the Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. James was selected and appointed by his peers to a three-year term. In […]

Chamber holds its annual “Love Local” Holiday Lighting Ceremony, with Mayor Tem Miles and Abraham, the Mountain Dew drinking camel

The Christmas lights have been turned on at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber headquarters on 12th Street in Cayce. The free, family-friendly celebration was a way to kick off the holiday season and connect with neighbors while supporting locally in the season of love, unity, and holiday cheer. The Chamber […]

Lexington Two students mark Thanksgiving’s traditions – See the photos

Thanksgiving is a time of traditions, and Lexington Two schools have plenty of them. From Thanksgiving-focused math and reading lessons, to food drives and lunches, crafts and baking, learning is fun and memorable this time of year. Below is a sampling of events marking the Thanksgiving season in Lexington Two […]

Cayce Action Group delivers turkeys and food boxes to the people in their community

Mercelis Odom and the Cayce Action Group delivered more than 70 turkeys and food boxes to those in need in the community, Saturday. Odom is the president of the Cayce Action Group. “We’d like to thank Rev. Danny Swilly and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Cayce for allowing us to […]