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Cayce Artist Charles Hite’s work chosen for exhibit at Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston

An image created by Charles Hite of Cayce has been accepted into the 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition in Charleston, at City Gallery on Prioleau Street. Hite’s work will be exhibited from May 23 until June 8. Click here to see a collection of Charles Hite’s artwork “It is […]

Cayce Police Department is now sharing monthly crime data under new Chief Bruce Wade

Under the leadership of new Cayce Police Chief Bruce Wade, the police department will share regular updates on crime stats and trends in the City of Cayce. (Click Here) By analyzing data and tracking patterns, the CPD is attempting to stay ahead of crime and will be putting resources where […]

West Columbia Police receive 3,189 Calls-for-Service in April – See the police date

The West Columbia Police Department worked 93 vehicle collisions in April and 335 traffic citations. There were 26 DUI Arrests and 6 vehicle break-ins. Click here for WCPD Facebook Page

Grand Re-Opening Celebration for Glenwood Park in Cayce is scheduled for Wednesday

The Grand Re-Opening of Glenwood Park is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. There will be a “Popsicles in the Park” celebration to commemorate the park’s reopening. Youy can shoot hoops with Cayce Shool Resource Officers and kids come and check out the brand new basketball court. The […]

Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant in Cayce for almost 25 years, is in the Business Spotlight

The Tea Pot has been open in Cayce for more than 20 years and it is the go-to spot for Chinese food. The owners are Sophia Chen and Ken Zeng, wife and husband. Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant, at 829 Knox Abbott Drive, offers authentic Chinese, and traditional Asian cuisine for […]

State Street Trading Co. in West Columbia to sell Dawn Staley’s new book “UNCOMMON FAVOR”

State Street Trading Company is expecting a shipment of Dawn Staley’s new book, “UNCOMMON FAVOR,” to arrive at the shop soon. The book is scheduled to hit the shelves May 20. “Dawn Staley’s book has been shipped to us and we’re waiting on it,” said Lainie Lewis, owner of State […]

Good crowd turns out for Art on State on West Columbia’s State Street, Friday evening

The weather was perfect and the people responded to West Columbia’s Art on State, Friday night. The band Seven til Sunrise played first and High Society Band closed the evening, while artists painted on the street. There was food and fun all over the place.

Local businesses and leaders receive awards at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s “Small Business Month Luncheon”

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s “Small Business Month Luncheon” was held Thursday at the Chamber Headquarters on 12th Street in Cayce. Award winners included: Community Champion Award : Joni Coleman with Lexington 2 Innovation Center; Chamber Champion Award: BuWa digital and Small Business of the Quarter: Whetzel’s Automotive for their […]

SCDOT conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County, sinkhole reported earlier

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is currently conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County due to a drainage issue. The repairs have closed two of the three lanes of travel, causing traffic delays. The Sandy Run Fire District reported a sinkhole at the location […]

Traffic backed up on 1-26, Sandy Run Fire reports a sinkhole on interstate at 121 Mile Marker

A post on the Sandy Run Calhoun Volunteer Fire District reports a “large sinkhole in the interstate on I-26 East at the 121 MM. Traffic is down to one lane and is backed up several miles towards Columbia. The right two lanes are closed for about a half mile. SCDOT […]