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Ribbon is cut on the Human Resources Department and Solutions for Living at Home of the Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

The new Human Resources Department and Solutions for Living at Home of the Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community cut the ribbon at 700 Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce, Thursday. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored the ribbon-cutting at the latest campus for Still Hopes.Chamber President and CEO Tim James proclaimed it […]

New Brookland Tavern moving to 5 Points in Columbia, first show there is Dec. 30

New Brookland Tavern is moving to 632 Harden St in Five Points in Columbia. First show there is scheduled for December. “it is the best decision we could make for the future of NBT and Columbia music. We have many plans for this move” – Part of a post on […]

Lexington Police arrest man for armed robbery connected to incident on Sunset Boulevard

Donald Bryan Willingham, age 54 of Columbia, has been charged, by Lexington Police, with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. The charges stem from an incident that occurred earlier this month in the East Towne Centre parking lot at 5556 Sunset Boulevard, in Lexington. Lexington […]

Lexington Police arrest man, say he was following juvenile girls

George Kenneth Greaves, age 51, of Batesburg, has been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct, after incidents he’s alleged to have been involved in late last month in the Town of Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the charges, Friday. On the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 23, officers […]

Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce recognized as the Carolinas Outstanding Chamber of the Year

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was recognized as the Carolinas (South Carolina and North Carolina) Outstanding Chamber of the Year (Under 700 Members) by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. “This recognition is a direct testament to the commitment of the Chamber membership, itis our members […]

State Street merchants making plans in anticipation for West Columbia Fall Back Fest on State Street, Nov. 3

The City of West Columbia is sponsoring the 7th Annual Fall Back Fest from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p,m. on Friday, Nov. 3, The celebration of Fall takes place on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. It is a free event commemorating the fall season with live music, […]

Pine Ridge Middle School is holding its annual Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 28

If you’re a car or truck enthusiast, here’s an event you won’t want to miss. Pine Ridge Middle School is holding its annual Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 28. Gates open at 9 a.m., with car competitions, music, and food on tap for the day’s activities. There will be multiple […]

West Columbia Fire Department is on the scene of an accident on I-26, lanes closed

A unit from the West Columbia Fire Department is on the scene, along with the SC Highway Patrol, of an accident on I-26 near the 109 mile marker, westbound. The incident, involving a tractor-trailer, was reported around 4:15 p.m., Wednesday.Two lanes of the interstate are shut down and traffic is […]

Kamden Sox, of Brookland-Cayce, JT Sowell, Zai Offord of Gray Collegiate and Dylan Barbrey of Airport on Touchstone Energy Bowl All-Star Team

Three offensive linemen from Cayce-West Columbia high schools have been chosen to play in the Touchstone Energy Bowl all-star game. The three O-linemen are: Kamden Sox, a Brookland-Cayce, JT Sowell, of Gray Collegiate and Dylan Barbrey of Airport. Zai Offord, is a Gray running back chosen. The roster for the […]