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Cayce and Project Partners Prioritize Communication as the Cayce Avenues Drainage Project Continues to Move Forward

As construction ramps up on the Cayce Avenues Drainage Improvement Project, city officials and contractors are taking extra steps to keep residents informed, safe, and aware every step of the way. Construction of the $10 million infrastructure project—designed to reduce flooding and improve storm drainage across the Avenues neighborhood—is now fully underway, with […]

Jake Moore, Sr. Presented with the Order of the Palmetto

On May 21, Moore Bradley Myers celebrated S. Jahue “Jake” Moore’s 50 years of practicing law with special honors at Stone River in West Columbia. With more than 200 friends, family, colleagues, and dignitaries in attendance, MBM’s Senior and Founding Partner was presented with the Order of the Palmetto – South Carolina’s Highest […]

West Columbia Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget approved by City Council, no tax increase

West Columbia City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, Monday, at a Special meeting.The $26.3 million budget does not include a tax hike, and includes a slight reduction in property taxes, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said before the budget passed with a unanimous vote.

Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball All-Stars OZONE team wins are District 4 Champions

The Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball All-Stars OZONE team won the District 4 Tournament in Gaston, Sunday. The C-WC team defeated Pineview, Pelion and Gaston to win the championship. The games were played in Gaston. The C-WC team will now go on to play in the State OZONE Tournament. The […]

Nominations are being accepted for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are being accepted through July 14, 2025, for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Airport High School Eagle Club established the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of former athletes and coaches. In order to be eligible for the Athletic Hall of […]

Final Spring Rhythm on the River concert draws another large crowd, Presented by the C-WC Chamber and City of West Columbia

Going Commando played the final Rhythm on the River spring concert Saturday. West Columbia Police Officer Vince Dwayne also treated the crowd to a performance between sets by Going Commando. “We had a great crowd, and amazing energy,” said Steve Cohen who has been a volunteer at the concerts since […]

SCDOT reopens Interstate 20 in Aiken County within 36 hours after Bridge Strike and Fire

Just 36 hours after the initial impact to the overpass, SCDOT has reopened traffic on I-20 in both directions at mile marker 13 in Aiken County. South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, “I want to thank our crews, our contractors and our partners in law enforcement for working around […]

Update: Tractor-Trailer Bridge Hit on I-20 in Aiken County

Work continues on the I-20 closure in Aiken County. Overnight, contractors successfully demolished and removed the bridge structure damaged in a tanker crash and fire early Saturday morning. The structure was removed less than 24 hours after the crash occurred. The damage was caused by the crash and fire involving a […]

City of Cayce’s 2025-26 Budget responsible and the process was transparent – See the Details

The City of Cayce’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $19,807,548 The budget includes: Increase of 3.0 mils, which will increase tax revenues by $220,199 No increase in sanitation fees No change in the Utility Fund Indirect Cost Transfer of $2,150,000. No transfer from unassigned […]