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Riverwalk Wayfinding Signage added thanks to effort from state representatives and local governments

State Sen. Nikki Setzler and State Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of more than $150,000 through a South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCPRT) Grant to add over 40 various wayfinding signs to the West Columbia Riverwalk and the City of Cayce Riverwalk. The signage leads Riverwalk goers to various […]

New Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers coming to West Columbia

A new Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is coming to West Columbia. Mary Winter Teaster, a Colliers Columbia Senior Brokerage Associate, represented 316 Restaurant Group/Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in the purchase of a building site at 1309 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. No timeline or opening date was given […]

Gray Collegiate Girls Soccer Coach Emily Heise receives Coach of the Year honor

Gray Collegiate Academy Girls Soccer Head Coach Emily Heise on being named the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Spring Atlantic Small Public School Coach of the Year. Coach Heise led the War Eagles to an 18-5 overall record, a fourth-consecutive region title, and the Class 2A Quarterfinals. She has compiled an […]

City of West Columbia City Hall Closings for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays and Sanitation Schedule Information

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 26-27, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New […]

City of Cayce’s Dec. 21, Council Meeting has been cancelled

The City of Cayce’s Dec. 21, Council Meeting has been cancelled. The City of Cayce announced the cancellation Thursday, and wished everyone “a wonderful holiday season.”

West Columbia Fire and Police Chiefs discuss trends regarding holiday fires and crime

The grounds around West Columbia City Hall are adorned with lights and the Christmas spirit abounds. To keep the mood festive, it is a good idea to put safety and security first. West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon and West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce see the possible hazards that […]

DUI arrest made after SUV crashes into sign in Lexington

Early Wednesday morning, Lexington Police officers worked a collision on Columbia Avenue. Police made an arrest for DUI after a driver drove through traffic cones and struck a lighted directional sign. Road workers were not injured during the crash, according to Lexington Police. The LPD does advise drivers not to […]

A record 7 Gray Collegiate football players make the All-State team

Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia landed seven high School football players on the AA All-State team. The Gray players selected were: JT Sowell; Zeb Taylor; Riley Staton; Elijah Radden; Devin Johnson; Blake Croft; and Jordan Robinson; and Devin Johnson. According to Gray Founder Todd Helms, seven is the most […]

Cities of Cayce and West Columbia Police Departments Receive Dominion Energy Crime Prevention Award for Business Watch Program

The Cayce and West Columbia Police Departments received the Dominion Energy Crime Prevention Award from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA) on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the SCLEOA Annual Conference. Nominated by the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), the Business Watch Program is a […]