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Dominion Energy Volunteers Help Restore Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia

Employee volunteers from Dominion Energy recently completed some much-needed work at the Good Samaritan Clinic, 1316 Leaphart St. It’s a nonprofit health care provider serving the West Columbia community. Nearly 20 volunteers painted interior walls, revitalized landscaping and enhanced safety features for the clinic’s patients. The project was funded by […]

Scott Thompson, and Rocky Tops Granite and Marble, are in the Cayce Business Spotlight

Rocky Tops Granite and Marble is owned by Scott Thompson and located at 2015 Charleston Highway, Cayce. Rocky Tops has a sterling reputation. “We have been operating the business in the Cayce and West Columbia area for over two decades,” Scott said. “And the folks in Cayce are some of […]

Register to play in the Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament, or purchase a sponsorship

It’s not too early to sign up for the Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Golf Cup Tournament. You can also buy a sponsorship. Packages range from $300 to $2,500-plus (See the flyer below.) The TWF Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 25, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. […]

Airport wins the 4A State Baseball Championship with a big win over Seneca, Saturday night

Airport defeated Seneca 10-0, Saturday night to win the 4A Championship of the State Baseball Playoffs. Coached by Coach Casey Braswell, it is the Eagles’ first baseball championship in program history. See a replay of the game at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6oe-PMzCz4 Airport scored 5 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning […]

Gray Collegiate Academy brings 4A State Softball Championship to West Columbia!

The Gray Collegiate Academy Softball team won its third State Championship. The War Eagles defeated the York Comprehensive Cougars to win the SCHSL 4A State Championship Game 5-2, in West Columbia Saturday afternoon. It’s Grays third State Softball Championship in four years. This year, Gray won the 4A State Championship […]

City of West Columbia is making an estimated $15 million investment in upgrades in the New Brookland Mill Village area

The City of West Columbia is making an estimated $15 million investment in the New Brookland Mill Village area. Upgrades include water, stormwater, and roadway improvements. The project will replace aging water infrastructure, improve storm drainage, enhance travel routes, provide on-street parking, and enhance walkability throughout the area. These areas […]

Airport defeats Seneca in game one of the Class 4A State Baseball Championship Series

The Airport Eagles defeated Seneca, 4-3, Wednesday night, in game one of the Class 4A state championship series. The first game was played in Seneca. Game two of the best-of-three series will be played at 7 p.m., Friday, at Airport. Cash Epps was the starting pitcher for the Eagles. He […]

Large tree down on 126 coming out of Columbia, Thursday evening

Traffic was backed up on 126 before the Greystone Boulevard Exit off of I-26, after 6 p.m., Thursday. One lane was open while crews were on the scene to move the tree that covered three lanes. The tree fell as heavy rains, and storm-like conditions blew through the area Thursday […]