Ryan Kussro, of Gray Collegiate, named C-WC Rotary Student-of-the-Month
Ryan Kussro, a student at Gray Collegiate Academy, has been named as the Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club’s Student of the Month. Ryan is a standout on the school’s soccer team. He is pictured with his parents Ray and Gina Kussro. Gina is a teacher at Saluda River Academy for the […]
Read More >>New Murphy USA retail gas station coming to Sunset Boulevard
Work crews are on the site of a new Murphy USA gas station in the 2900 block of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The new gas station is in the West Columbia City Council District of Councilman Jimmy Brooks. “A new gas station is a good use of the property,” […]
Read More >>Jerry Wood, father of Nephron CEO Lou Wood Kennedy, passes away – Obituary
Jerry Kennedy, the father of Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy, has died. Lou Kennedy posted a tribute to her father on her Facebook page. A copy of her post, and Jerry Wood’s Obituary, are below: “I am saddened to share the news of the passing of my father […]
Read More >>C-WC Chamber Member Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport, a full-service showplace
Have you been to the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport, lately? A lot of changes have been made. The facility became a Hilton Garden Inn in 2020. It was a Holiday Inn Express before that.“The rooms are brand new and we have a full-service restaurant and bar, with a complimentary […]
Read More >>Positive COVID test number decreases at Lexington Medical Center
The number of positive COVID tests decreased from 48 percent to 44 percent, Lexington Medical Center reported Friday. On Thursday, 1,729 COVID tests were performed and and 44 percent were positive. On Wednesday, 2,111 tests were performed and 48 percent of those came back positive. The number of COVID patients […]
Read More >>Winter weather system causes few problems in Lexington County
The big winter storm story for Lexington County turned out to be not much of a story. Yes, there was some rain, high winds and a little sleet early Sunday. A thin layer of ice formed in some areas of the county, but the ice accumulation was minimal. The Lexington […]
Read More >>West Columbia Police work crash on Sunset
Units from the West Columbia Police Department, along with EMS, were on the scene of an accident, Sunday, around 3:30 p.m. The crash occurred at Sunset Boulevard and Cougar Drive, in West Columbia.
Read More >>West Columbia Parks Closed Due to Inclement Weather Forecast
The City of West Columbia parks are closed due to inclement weather conditions. The announcement was made via press release after 6 p.m. Saturday. Icy rain and high winds are forecast for the area overnight into Sunday morning.
Read More >>West Columbia crews ready for winter weather
There is ice and high winds in the forecast for the area, Sunday. So West Columbia officials are preparing.The weather situation will be monitored and responded to Sunday by city staff. Weather issues outside of the city’s responsibility area will be reported to Lexington County, the SC Department of Transportation, […]
Read More >>Freezing rain a possibility for Cayce, West Columbia on Sunday
A Winter Storm Watch for Sunday has been issued in an area that could include Lexington County. Heavy mixed – icy rain- precipitation is possible late Saturday night thru late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Click for a link to the National Weather Service-Columbia NWS-Columbia latest forecast […]
Read More >>