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West Columbia Fire Department promotes safety during Fire prevention Week, Oct. 9-15

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9- 15. Fire Prevention Week began in 1922 and this is the 100th year of observing it. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically […]

Gray Collegiate Academy’s new athletic complex is nearing completion

Gray Collegiate Academy on Leaphart Road in West Columbia is building a new Football/Soccer stadium. The complex will include a field turf, press box, and lights, according to Todd Helms, Gray’s founder. The full complex consists of a new science wing with six new classrooms with two college level chemistry […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies man who shot his wife then took his own life

Lexington County deputies are investigating a shooting that started Tuesday morning with a domestic-related call for service at a home near Gilbert. A woman was shot by her husband during the incident at their home on Haskell Road, according to investigators. The man left the home and deputies started a […]

West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter

West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor was recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter at Tuesday’s West Columbia city Council meeting. “We’re lucky to have her,” said Police Chief Marion Boyce. Taylor has also been named Officer of the Year. Boyce said Taylor was nominated for Officer of the Quarter because of her positive […]

West Columbia City Council proclaims Oct. 15 as Latino Business Day

West Columbia City Council proclaimed Oct. 15, as the 4th Annual South Carolina Latino Business Day. A copy of the proclamation document was presented it to Ulyses Chaves, of Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios. The proclamation recognizes the Latino impact on West Columbia. Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Bedell […]

Archaeological Field Day is at Cayce’s 12,000 Year History Park this Saturday, Oct. 8

After two years of virtual Fall Field Day events, the Archaeological Society of South Carolina is thrilled to announce that this year’s 35th Annual Fall Field Day will be held in-person at the 12,000 Year History Park, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. The Fall Filed Day will be held […]

Reminder – Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Bar-B-Que is Saturday – 50-year Tradition – Get There Before It Sells Out!

The men of Mt. Hebron UMC decided to hold a barbecue in 1971. The first BBQ was a fundraiser to generate money for the church building fund. It was held at the Pineview Ruritan Hut. Only 10 pigs, or about 1300 lbs. of BBQ were cooked. The meat was transported […]

First Fall Rhythm on the River Concert is Friday featuring Elvis Variety Show with Phil Urban at West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater

The first Rhythm on the River Concert of the Fall series is Oct. 7. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Fridays. The shows are sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 7th: Phil Urban Presents: Elvis & […]

4 candidates running for 3 Lexington 2 School Board seats in Nov. 8 election

The election date for the Lexington Two School Board is Nov. 8. That is the date of the general election in South Carolina. Four candidates are running for three Lexington 2 School Board seats, said Lenice Showmaker, Lexington County Registration and Elections director. The school board is non-partisan. The candidates […]

Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum is Oct. 17 in Pine Ridge

There will be a Lexington Two School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 17. PACE (Parents Advocating for Children’s Education) is sponsoring the forum. Kelly Nash of WVOC Radio will moderate. A Meet and Greet will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. before the forum. A Question and Answer […]