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SCDOT to temporarily detour I-77 southbound as part of new interchange project in Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will implement a temporary nighttime detour of Interstate 77 southbound in Richland County as part of the construction for the new interchange at exit 26. There will be two detour periods between mile markers 24 and 27: March 2 at 8 p.m. through […]

First Invigorate Cayce Live Jazz Series, featuring Reggie Sullivan Trio, played Sunday

The first Invigorate Cayce Live Jazz Series, featuring the Reggie Sullivan Trio played on a windy Sunday, at the historic William J. Cayce Grocery Store, at the End of State Street, at Frink Street. Click here for a link The City of Cayce is partnering with ColaJazz and the Central […]

SC State University Research Facility Coming to Cayce

The City of Cayce is excited to announce that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus in the City of Cayce. Located at 1801 Charleston Highway, the facility will serve as the university’s largest Research & Extension location in the […]

1 person died in a crash in Lexington County, Friday night, if you have any information, contact the Lexington County Coroner’s Office

One person died in a crash in Lexington County, Friday night. The fatal collision occurred on Crystal Springs Drive at Living Waters Blvd according to Master Trooper Joseph L. Rowell of the SC Highway Patrol. Rowell said a 1997 Dodge Pickup traveling west on Crystal Springs Drive veered left, crossing […]

People getting outside to enjoy West Columbia parks as the weather warms up this week

On the morning of Feb. 1, the City of West Columbia was covered in more than 3 inches of snow. And for about 2 weeks after the snow had melted, there have been some cold days. But this week temperatures have reached the mid-70s, and that has brought crowds out […]

Wingard’s Market in Lexington nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

Popular Midlands gardening center & nursery, Wingard’s Market, is proud to announce it has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national honor recognizing outstanding garden centers across the country. Currently, Wingard’s is in the #1 position; but they need the public’s vote […]

Brookland-Cayce High School football player declares his intent to play at the college level

A Brookland-Cayce High School football player has declared his intent to play at the collegiate level. Senior athlete Tyree Johnson participated in a ceremony Thursday, signing to play football with Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Coaches, teammates, fellow students, family members, and faculty and staff attended Thursday’s event, which […]

City of Cayce is now accepting food vendor applications for the March 21, Soiree on State

Food Vendors Wanted. Wanted to get in on a premiere Cayce event? Register to be a food vendor for Cayce’s streets-packed, fun event: Soiree on StateThe City of Cayce is now accepting food vendor applications for Soiree on State! Vendors https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfCayce/SoireeOnState Soiree on State is Saturday, March 21, on State […]