Winter Storm Watch in place for Lexington, and surrounding Counties, with possible freezing rain, sleet, and snow over the weekend
A winter storm is expected for Lexington County, with the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. The ice accumulation is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service, Columbia. Forecasts, regarding timing, and precipitation type, continue to change for the weekend, but a Weather Alert […]
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin Appointed Vice Chair of National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce, SC, has been appointed to Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor Partin was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and […]
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REMINDER: Lexington School District 2 Annual Teacher Job Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27
Explore career opportunities in Lexington School District Two at the annual Teacher Job Fair, set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The fair is scheduled for 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and talk […]
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Newest West Columbia restaurants thriving, offering a variety of cuisine
The City of West Columbia has welcomed at least four new restaurants in the last year or so. And those restaurants offer varying types of food, including unique gourmet hot dogs, down-home Southern cooking, and Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. If you have not tried these restaurants, here’s some information that […]
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Closed Shell station property on Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce not zoned for student housing, despite social media rumors prompting calls to Cayce City Council member
At a Cayce City Council meeting Wednesday Cayce City Council Member Tiffany Aull, said that rumors regarding a high-profile Cayce property, are unfounded. The Shell Gas Station on Knox Abbott, at Axtell Drive, has closed and that has sparked speculation about the fate of the property. “I’ve had several calls […]
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 54 Years for murder in Lexington County
Chendric J. Brown, a 27-year-old Columbia man, has been sentenced to 54 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for Murder and Attempted Murder. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin imposed the sentence on the murder charge with thirty (30) years concurrent on the attempted murder charge. Brown […]
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Wingard’s Market announces details of Valentine’s Dinner with Vera Stewart
Wingard’s Market is excited to announce the details of their Valentine’s Dinner with Vera Stewart – A Local Celebration of Love, Flavor & Community – on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7–9 p.m., with the bar opening at 6:30 p.m. This special evening invites couples, friends, and community members to celebrate Valentine’s Day with delicious, local fare and the company […]
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City of Cayce partners with ColaJazz to offer a series of pop-up jazz concerts in Feb. and March
The City of Cayce is excited to partner with ColaJazz to offer a series of pop-up jazz concerts. All events are free and open to the public from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! Pop-Up Jazz Concert dates: Feb. 22: William J. Cayce Grocery […]
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Frozen water, Wednesday morning, at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and North Lake Drive in Lexington
TRAFFIC ALERT: Be careful during your morning drive this morning! At the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and North Lake Drive, water from a possible sprinkler system is laying across the road. Due to the morning temperatures, this water is currently frozen. Take your time through this intersection and use it […]
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West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy earns top honors at statewide Academic Showcase
West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy (Gray) earned nine different awards in recognition of its outstanding academic performance in the 2024-2025 school year as well as a financial Academic Performance Bonus from the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) at the Academic Showcase on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Gray earned $30,000 total in […]
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