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Parade of Lights includes 200 units, a day of business visits, and even a “Bear in the Air”

As a part of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Parade of Lights the cities will be highlighted and the businesses will be promoted. The Parade is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. To steal a line from the 1970s song “Convoy” there will even be a “Bear in the Air.” Saturday will […]

Lexington Country charges man with sexually assaulting runaway after his mom helped the teen hide out

A Saluda man is accused of sexual conduct with a runaway after deputies charged the man and his mother with helping the teen avoid family members and law enforcement officers. Alexander Solis Rodriguez, 22, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an arrest warrant. Investigators said Rodriguez […]

George I. Pair Elementary being torn down

Have you driven by George I. Pair Elementary School lately? From the front, it’s difficult to notice, but the school is being torn down. Demolition of George I. Pair has started in the back of the Lexington Two School at 2325 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. According to Public School […]

Cayce-West Columbia businesses offer whole day of Christmas-related events, Saturday before “Parade of Lights” at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade of Lights will be one for the ages. A full contingent of yuletide units are ready to go for the 5:30 p.m. parade. But it’s not just a parade. “We promise you one of the best, complete Christmas experiences you […]

Unique gifts for the West Columbia Christmas available on the Parade of Lights Shuttle this Saturday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and the holiday shopping season is upon us. There are many unique gifts and shopping opportunities in West Columbia. Saturday is shaping up to be a special day for merchants before the parade. “Our special WECO ornaments sell […]

Cayce Elementary students treated to special holiday shopping trip with USC football and women’s soccer teams

A group of Cayce Elementary students were treated to a special holiday shopping trip Tuesday night. Not only did the students receive $150 gift cards to shop with at Academy Sports + Outdoors, but they got to hang out with some celebrity guest shoppers – members of the University of […]

Gilbert woman accused of stealing from 4 Lexington County churches

A Gilbert woman is accused of stealing items last month from four Lexington County churches. Leslie Reese, 42, is charged with four counts of third-degree burglary and a single count of unlawful conduct toward a child, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam footage at Gilbert United Methodist Church, […]

Marquis Solomon selected as West Columbia’s new fire chief

From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia – West Columbia City Council has selected Marquis Solomon as West Columbia’s Fire Chief. Solomon is a 23-year fire service veteran. He most recently held the position as West Columbia’s Deputy Fire Chief and Public Information Officer. He has been the second in […]

Lexington Police arrest teacher after being tipped off there was a gun in the car

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the arrest of a River Bluff High School teacher for a weapons law violation after officers allegedly found a handgun in a car at River Bluff High School on Corley Mill Road. On Friday afternoon, (Dec. 2) School Resource Officers followed up on an […]