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Tax-Free Weekend Begins Friday, School Supply Event in West Columbia is Saturday

Schools in West Columbia will be opening soon for the 2024-2025 school year. Students will need supplies, and those supplies will be a little more affordable this weekend. Tax-Free Weekend Details Tax-Free Weekend is a 72-hour event held each August. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in […]

More than a Dozen Indicted in Drug Trafficking Operation investigated by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 21-count indictment against 13 individuals for drug trafficking offenses. The indictment alleges that beginning in January 2016, 13 individuals engaged in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. More from the […]

West Columbia Fire Department on the scene of an accident in the 3000 block of Sunset Blvd near Lexington Medical Center, Thursday afternoon

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of an accident in the 3000 block of Sunset Blvd near Lexington Medical Center, Thursday afternoon, around 4. All inbound and outbound lanes were shut down for an extended period of time. The site was cleared Thursday afternoon, and […]

The ribbon is cut for Tessera Physical Therapy on Meeting Street, in West Columbia, Thursday

The ribbon was cut, Thursday, for Tessera Physical Therapy, at 840 Meeting Street – B1- in West Columbia. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored the event. Tessera Physical Therapy was founded by Nicole Tessier, Doctor of Physical Therapy. She welcomed all attending the ribbon-cutting. Tessier is a board-certified orthopedic specialist, […]

City of Cayce announces the live music line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest

The City of Cayce is excited to announce the live music line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest! The popular live music festival will return to Cayce on October 5, from 12 pm – 6 pm at Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street in Cayce. Headlining Band: Cash Money Experience Cayce Fall Fest […]

Cayce Fire Department hosting Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday at The Modern Locksmith on Knox Abbott Drive

This Saturday, August 3, from 10 AM until 11 AM, the Cayce Fire Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at The Modern Locksmith, located at 538 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. Please bring your unwanted, unused, or expired medications to safely clean out your medicine […]

Civil War Battle of Congaree Creek Tour is Saturday in Cayce

Tour the Congaree Creek Civil War battlefield, in Cayce. Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s army had 45 firefights with Confederate forces between January 1, 1865 and the capture of Columbia on February 17. The battle at Congaree Creek is among the 3 largest battles involving Sherman’s forces during this time […]

Lexington 2 will offer its annual Silver Pass and All Sports Pass throughout the month of August

Lexington Two will offer its annual Silver Pass and All Sports Pass weekdays throughout the month of August, so eligible district residents, first responders, and others can pick up passes that allow free admission to most regular season district athletic events. The Silver Pass is available to Lexington Two residents […]

Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Block Party in the WECO River District scheduled for Aug. 23

The vibrant pulse of economic growth beats stronger than ever in West Columbia as the much-anticipated Cayce-West Columbia Chamber prepares to unveil a transformative event on Aug. 23, in the WECO River District. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Block Party at 310 and 324 State Street […]

Cayce-West Columbia Coach Pitch and Ozone All-Star Baseball teams make a run in the DYB World Series

The Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball Coach Pitch and Ozone All-Star teams advanced to the latter stages in their respective Diamond Youth Baseball World Series tournaments. The CWC Ozone team finished second – or runner-up – in the DYB World Series in Bossier City, LA. The CWC Ozone All-Stars had […]