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Cayce’s On The Road Again Auto Repair respects the past, with an eye on future “Innovation” – In the Business Spotlight

On The Road Again Auto Repair, at 1410 Frink Street in Cayce, has roots in the past, but it’s also open to innovation, where local high school students can get real-world experience and maybe even a job. (Feature Photo: Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Andrew Finch) Andrew Finch is the owner. […]

Residential retirement complex coming to West Columbia at the former Lexington 2 District offices site on 9th Street

Brookland Commons is coming to the site at 715 Ninth Street in West Columbia. Brookland Commons, a part of the Still Hopes Ministry, is a planned community for adults, 55 and older, in the former Lexington School District Two facility. The building that is there, that was once the Lexington […]

SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis releases video explaining cash and investment management – and what led to the $1.8 billion accounting error

SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis released a video explaining how his office manages cash and investments—and what led to the $1.8 billion accounting error. Link to video South Carolina’s Money is Safe – Here’s What You Need to Know. Your money is safe and secure. “Please watch this two-minute video that […]

Autopsy finds that 2-year-old died of smoke inhalation, according to Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the findings of an autopsy after the death of 2-year-old Remede Pridgen who died in the residential structure fire that occurred in the 500 block of Canal Drive in the Pelion area of Lexington County on Saturday.. Fisher states that the autopsy performed at MUSC […]

Lexington County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Stabbing His Ex-Girlfriend

Robert Allen Gaffney, a 38-year-old man from Lexington County, has been convicted of Attempted Murder following a plea entered on Thursday, March 13. The Honorable Walton J. McLeod IV sentenced Gaffney to 25 years in prison. Under South Carolina law, the Attempted Murder charge is classified as a violent crime […]

Cayce’s Soiree on State is this Saturday – See Mayor Elise Partin’s Soiree interview on WIS-TV

The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 22! The city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. Watch WIS-TV interview in full here: https://www.wistv.com/…/soiree-state-returns-cayce…/ The Soiree on State will include artists, a free kid’s area […]

Tim James leaving his position as President and CEO of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the end of 2025

Tim James, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia (CWC) Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs has announced his decision to leave the position at the end of 2025. In 2020, just weeks before the COVID Pandemic stifled the economy, Tim James was asked to take […]

Fresh chicken at heavily discounted prices for Holland Avenue Baptist’s Pre-School Fundraiser – Order High-Quality House of Raeford chicken

Get your order in now for top quality House of Raeford chicken. The Deadline to order is Monday, March 31. Order pick-up will take place on Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM – 11 AM in the back parking lot of Holland Avenue Baptist Church in Cayce Click here to place an order […]

Cayce Fire Department Partners with The Courage Center to Launch Therapeutic Equine Program in support of individuals in recovery

Cayce’s Community Risk Reduction Manager, Lindsay McDade, with the Cayce Fire Department, launched a study the first week of March in partnership with The Courage Center and Hoof Beat Ranch. The study will provide data on the Therapeutic Equine Activities (TEA) program focused on supporting individuals in recovery while improving overall mental wellness. Technical assistance was provided from the South […]