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West Columbia PD’s Food Drive, with Lexington 2, at Walmart, results in several vehicle-loads of groceries

The West Columbia Police Department held a “Stuff a Tahoe” Food Drive, Saturday. A WCPD report said the “West Columbia community did not disappoint. The WCPD thanked all our community members who made the food drive a success. It was held at Walmart on Augusta Road and the WCPD also […]

Todd Cullum of Cayce, and Glen Conwell of West Columbia, sworn-in to Lexington County Council with Larry Brigham and Beth Carrigg after reelection

Four Lexington County Council members took the Oath of Office during an official swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington County Administration Building, in the Town of Lexington. Todd Cullum, of Cayce (Dist. 9): Glen Conwell, of West Columbia: (Dist. 8); Larry Brigham (Dist. 2) Beth Carrigg (Dist. 7) were […]

Leaves of red, yellow and orange dazzle in the sunlight of the late autumn season

The leaves are falling but fall colors still abound. It’s mid-November and the first freeze of 2025 has come. Around West Columbia and Cayce, the leaves have changed and there the trees are full of color. Red, green, yellow and orange dazzle in the sunlight of the late autumn season. […]

City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for Dec. 5

The City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. It’s at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street. Traditionally, the Christmas Tree Lighting includes festive music and singing performances and a Christmas message from the mayor, Mrs. Claus, children and clergy. […]

New Cayce City Council Members Tiffany Aull and Alice Rose are sworn in Monday evening

Two new members joined Cayce City Council Monday evening. Councilwoman Tiffany Aull and Councilwoman Alice Rose were officially sworn in by Municipal Judge Shannon F. Bobertz. Councilwoman Aull celebrated the moment with her parents, Billy and Mary Ann Romanstine, while Councilwoman Rose was joined by her husband, Michael, and their […]

State Street packed for Fall Back Fest in West Columbia, Friday night

The bands played, and lines formed around the food trucks while artists painted murals on the street. The event drew a large crowd. The City of West Columbia celebrated the season with the community and visitors at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday.The Meeting Street Artisan Market Night […]

Cayce Action Group distributes more than 100 turkeys at 3rd Annual Turkey Giveaway

Cayce Action Group, headed by Mercelis Odom, hosted a Turkey Giveaway, Saturday at Spires Gym on Dunbar Road in Cayce. It was CAG’s Third Annual Turkey Giveaway. “We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who assisted with the event,” Mercelis said. “We also appreciate everyone who shared the […]

Improvements to the Triangle City Fountain have been completed

An upgrade to the Triangle City Fountain has been completed. It’s on 12th Street in West Columbia. Jamie Hook, Assistant City Administrator of Public Operations for the City of West Columbia, said brick working and water-proofing of the fountain has been completed. So has signage, lighting and landscaping. Hook reported […]