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U-Haul planning to take over former West Columbia K-Mart building

The former K-Mart building in West Columbia will become U-Haul-owned storage units. The 700-unit space will be climate controlled, according to a report in The State newspaper of Columbia. The building is about 100,000-sq.ft. The deal is still in the works. K-Mart announced it would close the West Columbia store […]

FBI failed to follow gun laws before Dylan Roof mass shooting

Dylan Roof should not have been allowed to buy a gun. Standing gun laws require a background check of potential gun purchasers by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Checks System. Dylan Roof perpetuated the 2015 mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. He had been arrested for […]

Christmas in Cayce festivities to resume this year beginning Dec. 2

The City of Cayce is excited to resume its 2021 Christmas in Cayce festivities. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6 pm through the end of the year, drive through the Cayce City Hall campus at 1800 12th Avenue, to see the magic of more than 35,000 Christmas lights and the City’s gorgeous 22-foot […]

Students learn to drive in the Scooter Scott Project driver’s permit training course

The Department of Motor Vehicles can be intimidating for a 15-year-old. Especially for a child who comes from a home with limited resources. That’s why Jeff Jones, director of the Scooter Scott Project, and his team of volunteers offer a Free Driver’s Permit class. It helps potential drivers with the written permit test that […]

Davis Hoffman, Alie Brantly are Lexington 2’s Student and Teacher of the Quarter

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and sponsor House of Raeford Farms are sponsors of the Lexington Two Student of the Quarter awards.Davis Hoffman of Brookland-Cayce High School and fifth-grade teacher Alie Brantly of Springdale Elementary Dolphins. The awards were given at Tuesday’s Chamber breakfast.

West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce stresses Halloween safety

Halloween is Sunday, Oct. 31. It has evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which included the lighting of bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off ghosts. Halloween 2020, was impacted by COVID, but this year Halloween is back. With more children expected to be back out on the […]

Cayce’s new Police Chief, Chris Cowan, speaks at Greater C-WC Chamber Breakfast

Cayce’s new Police Chief, Chris Cowan, addressed the Greater Cayce- West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday.Cowan spoke about his vision for the newly formed Cayce Police Department, that includes the transition from Public Safety to separated Police and Fire Services. He said engaging the diverse communities of Cayce will […]

Retiring Cayce Public Safety Director Byron Snellgrove honored at C-WC Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

Retiring Cayce Department of Public Safety Director Byron Snellgrove was honored at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. Snellgrove received a resolution for his dedicated service to the City of Cayce. He is retiring after more than 35 years in law enforcement.

New West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce speaks at C-WC Chamber Breakfast

Marion Boyce was named as the new West Columbia Police Chief in early September.Boyce, who replaced the retiring Chief Dennis Tyndall, outlined his plans at the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber Breakfast Tuesday. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. “I’ll pick up the ball and run with […]

Boat found, Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies search for missing man

David Grantham’s boat was spotted near Spence’s Point on Lake Murray from the air and recovered, Tuesday, but he wasn’t on it. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department divers have been called to the scene as part of a search. LCSD personnel are also searching nearby islands. About 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Capt. […]