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27 Lexington 2 Early College and Dual Enrollment high school students participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week

Twenty-seven Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and Dual Enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony this week. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost […]

West Columbia florists and restaurants here to make mom feel special on Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the women in our lives. And West Columbia businesses are preparing to help make the day special. Sightler’s Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia is a floral and gift shop specializing in a variety of […]

The Party and Event Store has opened on Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce

The Party and Event Store has opened at the corner of Knox-Abbott Drive and 9th Street in Cayce. Jajuan Belgrave is the owner. It has inflatables, water slides, decorations, balloon arches, and many other party supplies. The store opened on April 6. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin attended a ribbon-cutting at […]

Lexington Two’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies scheduled for the end of May

The countdown is on for Lexington Two’s Class of 2025, with graduation ceremonies scheduled for the end of the month. Airport High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 in the stadium. Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 in the stadium. As […]

West Columbia City Council approves contract for the repair of Riverwalk to begin

West Columbia City Council voted, Tuesday, to approve Crescent Industries, LLC as the contractor to repair the West Columbia Riverwalk damage. The damage was caused by Hurricane Helene in October. The amount of the contract for the repair work is $201,095. The terms of the contract will now be presented […]

Cayce City Manager Jim Crosland is Stepping Down, Announces Retirement Timeline

Cayce City Manager, Jim Crosland, has announced his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the United States military, as well as local governments and law enforcement. In Cayce, he has served as City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and former Assistant Director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. […]

Art on State is Friday – Art, Music, and Local Charm, Get All The Details

The 7th Annual Art on State is Friday, May 9. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and local charm at West Columbia’s 7th Annual Art on State! Join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, along the 100-200 Blocks of State Street […]

2 Local Men Plead Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking

Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 33, of West Columbia, and Terrell Counts, 33, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy and aiding and abetting the coercion and enticement of a minor. According to evidence presented in court, from at least December 2022 through August 2023, Nicholson and Counts worked together with […]