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West Columbia’s Beckett Financial Group Named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Winner in Financial Planning

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — June 25 — Beckett Financial Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial […]

“Celebrating Juneteenth” event held at Cayce Historical Museum, featuring SC African American representation in the Revolutionary War presentation

The Cayce Historical Museum and the African American Committee hosted their second “Celebrating Juneteenth” event, on Saturday, June 20. The purpose was to help educate the community on the history and significance of Juneteenth. Drs. Larry and Mattie Mack, presented a program on South Carolina African American representation in the […]

Ribbon cut at WesCo Brew and Bowl in Cayce – The Ultimate Entertainment and Dining Experience

The ribbon was cut at WesCo Brew and Bowl, Tuesday afternoon. It billed as The Ultimate Entertainment and Dining Experience and located at 3040 Charleston Highway, Cayce. The Ribbon-Cutting was sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program.US Rep. Joe Wilson attended the ribbon-cutting, along with newly named Chamber […]

A lane of of Main street in Lexington closed after a 2-vehicle crash, Wednesday

After a two vehicle collision in Lexington Wednesday, the outer inbound lane of West Main Street at Walker Street was blocked. Emergency personnel responded to the crash and all lanes were opened after the scene was cleared.

Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs announces Tony Tam as incoming president and CEO

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs Board of Directors has selected Tony Tam as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Tam officially began his role on June 22, following Timothy James’s retirement, and will guide the Chamber’s ongoing work on behalf of its members and […]

Cayce Police Officer Lt. Matt McMillan Graduates from the FBI National Academy

Cayce Police Chief Bruce Wade, announced Tuesday, that Lt. Matt McMillan has graduated as a member of the 298th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 18. Lt. McMillan is the fourth officer in Cayce Police Department history […]

Prostitution arrests part of Lexington County multi-agency operation

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies, along with officers from the West Columbia Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division – SLED and the Department of Homeland Security arrested eight people Thursday after a drug and prostitution investigation. The following individuals were arrested and charged, according to arrest warrants: -Yoselyn Maybeli Colomo-Rodriguez, 33, has been charged […]

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in Lexington County

The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced a 15-year sentencing of a Wagener man for trafficking methamphetamine in Lexington County. Christopher Lamar Corbitt, a 34-year-old Wagener man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction at trial in Lexington County for Trafficking Methamphetamine, more than 28 grams but […]

Purple Martin Tours on Lake Murray for the 2026 Season begin Wednesday, June 24

Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guests the opportunity to witness one of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural phenomena on Lake Murray. Join local Naturalist, Captain Zach Steinhauser, for a pontoon boat tour of the largest purple […]