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Gray Collegiate Academy is the 2A District 4 Champion in baseball after win over B-L

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Batesburg-Leesville, 6-4, Monday, to qualify for Upper State Playoff round. With the win, Monday, the War Eagles are the 2A District 4 Champions. Gray is now in the 4-team, double-elimination Upper State playoff bracket. The War Eagles from West Columbia have defeated Landrum and Saluda in […]

Art on State attracts masses to West Columbia’s River District for music, food and shopping – See photo gallery

A mass of visitors descended onto West Columbia’s State Street Friday for the Art on State Event. “We’re from New Jersey,” said Jim Hunter. He and his wife, Rita were in town for graduation ceremonies at USC. “We love this,” Rita said. “It’s great. It such a festive atmosphere.” Others […]

Lexington Police respond to crash on Sunset Boulevard Friday afternoon

Lexington Police units responded to a two-vehicle collision on Sunset Boulevard and Northside Boulevard, Friday afternoon . Outbound lanes were temporarily blocked. Emergency personnel were on scene and assisting with traffic control. Around 4:15 p.m. the LPD reported all lanes were open. The cause of the collision was Failure to […]

Sen. Nikki Setzler part of groundbreaking ceremony for “transformational” improvements on I-26 in Lexington County

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for the I-26 at US 21 (US 176) Intersection Improvement Project. Sen. Nikki Setzler, along with SC Gov. Henry McMaster and State Transportation Secretary Christy Hall spoke the event, with State Rep. Russell Ott. “This project is transformational for Lexington and Calhoun counties,” Setzler […]

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebrates its second anniversary

By Ulises Chavez – Mota Crosslinking Business Academy successfully celebrated its second anniversary on April 22. Giving back to the community, the academy organized a “FREE International Family Craft Day” where the attendees got to learn from other cultures, business owners and create international crafts. Aiming to cater to and […]

Trinity Baptist golf team of Kyle Cullum; Gregg Corley; Jerry Fralick; and Ken Scheller are winners of the C-WC Golf Tournament at Charwood

The golf foursome from Trinity Baptist Church were the winners of the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber’s Spring Golf Tournament played at Charwood Country Club, Thursday. Members of the team are: Kyle Cullum; Gregg Corley; Jerry Fralick; and Ken Scheller.

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Tournament featuring, USC Basketball Coach Lamont Paris, draws a “Sold Out” crowd at Charwood Country Club

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Sold Out” Spring Golf Tournament, Thursday at Charwood Country Club in Pine Ridge. USC Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris was on hand to address the crowd. Paris described himself as an avid golfer and a resident of West Columbia. He also […]