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REMINDER: SC Department of Employment and Workforce, Department of Social Services hosting Community Career and Resource Fair in Cayce, July 28

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and the South Carolina Department of Social Services to host a Community Career and Resource Fair in Cayce District 2, open to residents of the City of Cayce and surrounding communities. The event will connect job seekers with local employers who are […]

Road closed, Tuesday evening, as fire crews extinguish a fire in the Fernandina Road area

Firefighting equipment was blocking Fernandina Road Tuesday evening. It was closed between St Andrews Road and Evelyn Drive. Local residents were asked to use alternate routes and detours to get to their homes. Irmo Fire District crews along with the Columbia Fire Department were putting out a vegetation fire in […]

Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 24 – Sponsorships are available NOW!

The 8th Annual Hope Cup Golf Tournament will be on Sept. 24 at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club Sponsorships are available NOW! – Regular team registration will open on August 14th at 12pm. As always, profits support local substance use prevention and mental health efforts. Register at https://www.taylorwatfordfoundation.org/events2/

Lexington Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Roy Beshara Divine West (age 49), of Lexington, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney […]

City of Cayce announces the hiring of Chief Financial Officer

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce Sarah Hawkins as its Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 12 years of experience in local government finance to the role. As Chief Financial Officer, Hawkins provides strategic leadership for the city’s financial operations, including budgeting, long-term financial planning, treasury management, procurement […]

West Columbia’s Historical New Brookland Mill Village has a rich history, undergoing revitalization

The City of West Columbia, on its Facebook page has been posting historical, and other, information about the City of West Columbia, along with photos from past years. The idea behind the posts is: “Understanding the past of your home strengthens your connection to it.” The New Brookland Mill Village is one of […]

Truck fire on I-26 results in the closing of lanes, Wednesday afternoon, after gas tank erupts, Irmo Fire responds

Just after 1:30 Thursday afternoon, Irmo Fire District units were dispatched to a vehicle fire on I-26, eastbound at mile 105. There was a tractor-trailer with the cab section fully involved and fire was spreading to the trailer. The driver safely escaped the truck before the fire got into the […]