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Gervais and Blossom Street Bridges to temporarily close Friday evening for Tunnel to Towers 5K

On Friday evening, Sept. 12, the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K will take place. The race trail has portions in Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia. The run will begin in the City of Columbia and flow west into West Columbia, then enter the City of Cayce via Alexander Road. Runners […]

Paws and Pints Unleashing Party is Friday at Savage Craft Ale Works – Your dog or cat’s image could be featured on a can of Paws and Pints beer

Fri, Sep 12 | The Paws and Pints Unleashing Party is Friday (Sept. 12) at Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. It’s from Sep 12, 2025, 4– 6 p.m. The search is on! Nominate your dog or cat as the 2025 Paws and Pints Spokespet. The winning […]

Lexington Police Department issues a Traffic Alert Wednesday afternoon after a crash on Sunset Boulevard

The Lexington Police Department issued a Traffic Alert Wednesday afternoon. There was a collision in the 4700 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) and all outbound lanes were closed. Drivers were asked to take an alternate route.

SC Trooper hit by a vehicle in Lexington County, Tuesday, in serious condition

A South Carolina State Trooper was hit by a vehicle in Lexington County early Tuesday morning. (SCHP Photos) The Richland County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the collision to ensure a thorough and impartial review of what happened. RCSD will issue updates as they become available. Master Trooper […]

Mission Lexington Partners With Businesses to Help Employees in Times of Crisis, Breakfast Event is Sept. 19

Business & Breakfast Event Scheduled for September 19 at 8:00 AM Lexington – When a local employee faces an unexpected hardship—a sick child, missed work, an unexpected car repair, or the stress of choosing between rent and medication—it doesn’t just affect that individual, it affects their family, their workplace, and the […]

Saluda Skyride, connecting Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, is open

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated the opening of the Saluda Skyride on Friday, Aug. 29, marking an important milestone in the “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future. The Saluda Skyride’s construction is complete and ready to welcome guests on a unique aerial journey across the scenic Saluda River, connecting the Zoo […]

Churches hold fundraiser at Pineview Ruritan Club to help pay medical bills

The Mt. Hebron UMC United Methodist Men , Pineview Ruritan and Cornerstone Church of West Columbia hosted a fundraiser for Eddie Porter on Sept. 4, at the Pineview Ruritan Club. Plates included 1/2 BBQ chicken, green beans and corn on the cob. There were 740 plates sold and the proceeds […]

Cayce’s Archaeological Fall Field Day is Saturday, October 11

The Archaeological Society of South Carolina presents its annual Fall Field Day in Cayce with the Cayce Historical Museum. It’s Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. There will be primitive skills demonstrations, artifact identifications, and more. Past events have included a hands-on archaeological excavation, live demonstrations, archaeology education, brick making, […]

Cayce’s Signature Transportation, utmost in the hospitality industry, in the Business Spotlight

Signature Transportation, and Scott Rayfield, have been in business since 1987. Ciji Miconi is the Director of Operations. Signature Transportation is at 1833 Airport Boulevard in Cayce and offers customized Luxury Transportation and Logistics Support with a fresh fleet of luxury vehicles including: Sedans, SUVs, Limos, Executive and Coach Buses. […]