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Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebrates its second anniversary

By Ulises Chavez – Mota Crosslinking Business Academy successfully celebrated its second anniversary on April 22. Giving back to the community, the academy organized a “FREE International Family Craft Day” where the attendees got to learn from other cultures, business owners and create international crafts. Aiming to cater to and […]

Trinity Baptist golf team of Kyle Cullum; Gregg Corley; Jerry Fralick; and Ken Scheller are winners of the C-WC Golf Tournament at Charwood

The golf foursome from Trinity Baptist Church were the winners of the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber’s Spring Golf Tournament played at Charwood Country Club, Thursday. Members of the team are: Kyle Cullum; Gregg Corley; Jerry Fralick; and Ken Scheller.

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Tournament featuring, USC Basketball Coach Lamont Paris, draws a “Sold Out” crowd at Charwood Country Club

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Sold Out” Spring Golf Tournament, Thursday at Charwood Country Club in Pine Ridge. USC Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris was on hand to address the crowd. Paris described himself as an avid golfer and a resident of West Columbia. He also […]

Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater

The Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday. The popular concerts are held at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater with the rolling Congaree River as the backdrop. Below is more information. TImes: 6 pm to 9 pmLocation: Riverwalk Amphitheater- West Columbia May 6: Civil Remedy – Intermission: Goin […]

Hayden Thomas hits 7th inning home-run to give Brookland-Cayce dramatic playoff win

Brookland-Cayce won a playoff game over Waccamaw, Thursday, in dramatic fashion. It was in the second-round of the SC High School League playoffs. With the game tied 1-1, in the bottom of the 7th inning, starting, and winning, pitcher Hayden Thomas hit a home run to win the game for […]

Crash on Main Street in Lexington results in lane closing

The Lexington Police Department responded to a report of a collision on West Main Street, Thursday morning. Inbound lanes in the 1100 block were reduced to one lane due to a two-vehicle collision. First responders were on scene and by 8:45 a.m. The cause of the accident was a failure […]

1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person died after a crash in Lexington County, Wednesday. The crash occurred on Muddy Springs Road, near Wessell Road, about 4.5 miles south of Lexington, at about 5:45 p.m., according to Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. A 2002 GMC Envoy was traveling East on Muddy Springs […]

FN America gun manufacturer announces $18 million expansion in Columbia – adding 102 jobs

Following the announcement of the company’s plans to construct a second facility in Liberty, South Carolina, FN America, LLC, U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, is pleased to share that an $18 million expansion of its Columbia, South Carolina facility will occur later this year with […]

Shop Local for Mom at West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market, Art on State Friday – Or get flowers or dine out on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Fortunately West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, in conjunction with Art on State. Many vendors will be on hand at the market with unique gifts, locally created, for mom. The market will also be […]