West Columbia Fire Department looks to add fire truck as volume of calls increases with growth
West Columbia City Council discussed adding a fire truck to the West Columbia Fire Department’s fleet. A new fire truck could be in operation in late 2025, and another more-specialized truck could be added in 2026 or later. The WCFD has the highest ISO rating possible. WCFD Chief Marquis Solomon […]
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Apply for the Taylor Watford Foundation Scholarships by April 1- Airport, Brookland-Cayce and a Richland County student
The Taylor Watford Foundation is a non-profit organization in Cayce, South Carolina that fights against substance abuse and supports mental health. Our motto is “Giving Hope to Life” and we are challenging high-school seniors to do the same as they pursue higher education and a future career. Taylor Watford Memorial […]
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Lexington 2’s Dr. Angela Cooper named the South Carolina School Administrator of the Year
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has selected a Lexington School District Two administrator for one of its top honors. Dr. Angela Cooper, the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Organizational Development Officer, has been named the South Carolina School Administrator of the Year. Dr. Quincie Moore, SCASA’s […]
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West Columbia City Council issues International Women Leaders in Business proclamation, recognizes Vanessa Mota for her contributions to the community
The City of West Columbia Council proclaimed March 8, 2025, International Women Leaders in Business Day, recognizing women’s significant economic contributions and aligning with International Women’s Day. The City of West Columbia Council recognized Vanessa Mota for her extensive contributions to the community, highlighting her founding of Mota Crosslinking Business Academy […]
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Service for Ronnie Jeffcoat, of Ronnie’s Jewelers, is Saturday, according to obituary
Ronald B Jeffcoat, 74, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away March 1, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina to Thurmon and Francis Jeffcoat. Link to Obituary Ronald is survived by: his 2 sons, Bryon Jeffcoat and Brandon Jeffcoat; grandchildren, Braydon […]
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Lexington Two schools will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Wednesday
Due to forecasts of possible high winds that could make early morning school travel hazardous, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Wednesday, March 5. From 7-9 a.m. it’s expected that storms will advance eastward along I-77, impacting Lexington and […]
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West Columbia and Cayce closing city parks on Wednesday, due to severe weather forecast
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The City will notify the public when the parks reopen. As a precaution, our Cayce Parks, the Cayce Riverwalk and Cayce’s Timmerman Trail will be closed tomorrow, March […]
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SCDOT to conduct nighttime detour on new bridge over Saluda River as part of Carolina Crossroads Project
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary nighttime lane closure on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) on March 5 beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. This closure is necessary to complete the installation of new overhead signage over the […]
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Severe weather threat in the forecast for Wednesday
According to the National Weather Service- Columbia, a strong cold front will approach the Lexington County area Wednesday morning bringing the risk of severe weather into early Wednesday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Strong winds are expected through the day with wind gusts around 40 mph through […]
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Ronnie Jeffcoat, owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers, has passed away – Store expected to reopen at some point
News was trickling out over the weekend, via Facebook, that Ronnie Jeffcoat has passed away. Ronnie is the longtime owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers at 710 12th Street in West Columbia’s Triangle City. There was a wreath on the door of his business, Monday, and a sign that let customers know […]
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