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Memorial Day is West Columbia’s kick-off to ecotourism season on the Congaree River, with many other attractions to enjoy

Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have given their lives to protect our country. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and the official opening of the constantly growing eco-tourism industry in West Columbia. “The Congaree River has become an irresistible and […]

1 dead after I-26 crash, Wednesday afternoon, interstate blocked while EMS crews responded

The driver of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra died after running off the interstate, Wednesday, according to Trooper Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the 112 Mile Marker on I-26 westbound. Tidwell said the driver was the only occupant in the car and […]

Sydney Evans named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 2 School District, SFC Sherman Crosland named Educator of the Quarter

Sydney Evans of Airport High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Two School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. SFC Sherman Crosland was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington […]

Meadow Brantley named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 4 School District, Hannah Helms named Educator of the Quarter

Meadow Brantley of Swansea High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Four School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. Hannah Helms was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington Four […]

Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta, 18, of West Columbia, convicted of Murder, Kidnapping in the shooting death of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep

Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta, 18, of West Columbia, has been convicted by a Lexington County jury on charges of Murder and Kidnapping in the shooting death of Sanaa Amenhotep, age 15. The trial began on Monday, May 15th and concluded late yesterday afternoon when the jury returned guilty verdicts on both charges. […]

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin talks revitalization at Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin was the featured speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hand Brewery in Cayce. The venue was packed, with standing room only. Partin spoke about the access to the Congaree River and the many Cayce parks, but she also spoke of revitalization. […]

Tiffany Aull at Brookland-Cayce and Kendall Skelton at Riverbank Elementary are named assistant principals

Lexington Two has announced two new assistant principals for the 2023-2024 school year. On the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, the Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of assistant principals Tiffany Aull at Brookland-Cayce High School and Kendall Skelton at Riverbank Elementary School at its monthly meeting […]