Trinity Baptist Church hosts Candlelight Service in Worship Center after fire damage

The repair is not complete, but Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce held its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Saturday, anyway.The service was held in the church’s Worship Center that was damaged by an alleged arsonist, who set it on fore, in February. A post on Trinity’s Facebook page reads: “someone attempted […]

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Where to dispose of your Christmas tree

Do you want to dispose of your Christmas so it can be recycled? There are locations in Lexington County you can take your tree to to be ground. You can also get mulch produced from the trees. Here’s a link to Keep The Midlands Beautiful website with information: Lexington County: […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announces Parade of Lights award winners: WCFD, Cayce Utilities, Airport High School, Dirt Cheap Hauling

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Judges selected several Parade of Lights winners in various categories. The recipients were given certificates and photos. Dominion Energy, City of Cayce and City of West Columbia were sponsors of the parade. The winners are: “The Rudolph Award” for the Brightest and Best Lighting is […]

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City of West Columbia Closings Due to Weather, Holidays, and Sanitation Schedule Information

Below is a listing of City of West Columbia closings due to weather and the holidays.  City Parks Friday, December 23, 2022: All City parks will be closed due to wind, except for Carraway Park. Carraway Park will remain open unless there is a presence of ice in the park. […]

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Burglary suspects were barricaded in a house, South Congaree Police say

South Congaree Police were asking the public to please avoid the area of Dunbar Road and Church Street, Thursday afternoon. Police were working with the Lexington County Sheriff’s department after two burglary suspects barricaded themselves inside a residence. It was later announced the two were no longer in the home. […]

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See City of West Columbia Holiday schedule and where can you go out to eat on Christmas Day 

 Christmas is a time when families can come together and time is spent with loved ones. Many businesses close for the holidays in order to give employees a chance to enjoy the peacefulness of the season.  Hanukkah is observed by followers of the Jewish faith. It began this year on […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Tanner Staton signs to play football for Elon University

Brookland-Cayce High School’s longtime starting quarterback  made it official Wednesday, declaring his intent to play football at the college level. Tanner Staton signed a National Letter of Intent with Elon University Wednesday, on National Signing Day. The ceremony, held in the Hall of Fame room in the school’s arena, was […]

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Airport’s Apollos Cook and Lexi Bertwell sign to play on the college level

Two Airport High School athletes – one among the state’s top football players, the other a member of the competitive cheer team – made official their intent to pursue their sports in college during National Signing Day. Airport’s Apollos Cook and Lexi Bertwell participated in Wednesday’s signing day ceremony at […]

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Lexington man charged in shooting at Amazon facility

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man following a shooting Tuesday night in the Amazon Fulfillment Center parking lot in West Columbia. Jonathan Harden Alique Walker, 20, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Walker and the shooting victim, […]

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24 Hour Pickleball facility being built in Lexington

Pickleball is said to be the fastest growing sport in the country. To meet the demand for a place to play, a new pickleball facility is coming to Lexington County. According to its owners it will be the largest indoor pickleball facility in South Carolina. 24 Hour Pickleball is being […]

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