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Phase I of St. Anns Alley has sold, update on West Columbia urban neighborhood

From Grant Jackson, GrantJax Communications – Looking to own a home in a walkable, urban neighborhood with proximity to great restaurants, entertainment, shopping, outdoor recreation and community activities? Spring Street Partners announce Phase II of St Anns Alley (www.stannsalley.com), an in-town community of quality, single-family homes bounded by Center, Spring, […]

Lexington County woman arrested on heroin, meth, crack charges

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Gaston woman after they found heroin, meth and crack in her car during a traffic stop. Tina Catherine Dent, 57, is charged with trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession of crack, according to arrest warrants. “During a traffic stop earlier […]

Man charged with criminal sexual conduct with Pelion Middle School student

A West Columbia man is accused of sexual conduct with a Pelion Middle School student in a restroom at the school. Juston Deon Smith, 21, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an arrest warrant. “We take this very seriously,” Pelion Middle School Principal Kailanya Brailey […]

C-WC Chamber Breakfast features the funny business of humorist Glen Ward

The Greater Cayce -West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast took on a lighter tone, Tuesday. It was about business, but this month it was funny business. Glen Ward, a West Columbia professional humorist and inspirational speaker, delivered his impressions of high-profile personalities at Stone River in West Columbia. Click for […]

Rehabilitation of an old West Columbia home in The River District

Revitalization can come one house at a time. The residential property at 770 Augusta St. in West Columbia was built in 1950. As revitalization comes to The River District, on the Avenues, of West Columbia, the house is getting an update. Carla Harman and her daughter Taryn Shekitka bought the […]

Gray defeats Abbeville, 2 wins away from State Baseball Title game

West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Abbeville, 3-0, Monday in the 2A Upper State high school baseball playoffs. The win qualified the War Eagles to play in the the Class 2A Upper State final. Gray travels to Legion Collegiate Academy Tuesday. The War Eagles need 2 wins over Legion to […]

Ashley Hunter opening State & Frink events venue featuring art in Cayce, June 3

Ashley Hunter, of MPA Strategies, has launched her second business venture. The name of the new business is State & Frink and it’s at 2025 State Street in the Cayce River Arts District. State & Frink is a unique event venue that features stunning works of art by artists from […]

Saluda River Academy for the Arts creates colorful rock garden

Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Many gardeners get rid of the rocks, but Saluda River Academy for the Arts has found a way to showcase them. The Lexington Two arts magnet school this year created a rock garden, in an array of bright colors and designs, with […]

Brookland-Cayce Relay team sets school record, finishes 4th in State Championship

Brookland-Cayce’s Boys 4×100 Meter Relay team set a new school record with the time of 42.38 at the SC High School League Track and Field championships, Friday. The BC boys finished 4 in the State Championships. The members of the BC relay team are: Ian Myers; Brian Robinson; Michael Daniels-Mack; […]

Airport’s Jayla Jamison has 4 top finishes at track championships; Brookland-Cayce’s Ian Myers is first in the 200 meters

Airport and Brookland-Cayce had medal winners in the SC High School League Track and Field championships, Friday. Airport’s Jayla Jamison Airport’s Jayla Jamison ended her high school track career with 4 more first -place performances. She won the 100, 200 and 400 meters and long jump in Class 4A. In […]