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City of West Columbia distributes info on how to proceed at Sunset Boulevard Crosswalk at Capitol Square

The City of West Columbia has installed signs to help drivers know what to do at the HAWK traffic signal, on Sunset Boulevard, at Capitol Square. Some drivers have reported they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat the flashing signal as […]

Kussro, Cely, Gardner of Gray Collegiate soccer named to All-State Team

Three Gray Collegiate Academy soccer players have received post-season honors. Ryan Kussro (4) Guillermo Cely, (10) and JT Gardner, (22) have been selected for the SC High School Soccer Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Team. Gray Collegiate made it to the Upper State final this season, one game away from […]

Gray Collegiate falls in Upper State Final soccer, Brookland-Cayce’s soccer team travels to Bishop England, Tuesday

Gray Collegiate Academy lost to Christ Church in Greenville, Monday, by a score of 1-0 in the Class 2A Upper State final.Christ Church and Andrew Jackson will play at 7:30 pm Thursday at Irmo High School for the title. Brookland-Cayce defeated Oceanside Academy 4-3 Friday. The win sent the Bearcats, […]

Tupelo Grove Events and National Tax Service North Main hold ribbon-cutting

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, Saturday for Tupelo Grove Events and National Tax Service North Main. The businesses are at 1004 12th Street Cayce. The Chamber welcomed Denyse Nodden and Rick Nodden. Tupelo Grove is a Wedding and Event center.Dupre Catering […]

Art on State draws large crowd, businesses packed Friday evening

Music filled the air and the smell of food cooking was abundant Friday evening. It’s been a while since so many people packed the first block of State Street in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sanctioned Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl. The business community […]

Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate going to the State Semifinals in boys soccer after wins Friday night

The Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate Boys Soccer teams have made it to the Lower State and Upper State Finals respectively after wins Friday night. The Bearcats defeated Oceanside Academy 4-3. BC’s Eduardo Moisa scored the game winner to send the Bearcats to the Lower State Championship match. The Bearcats play […]

Man dies after being shot in West Columbia, Corey Jones sought by police

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was fatally shot in the 500 block of Luke Street, West Columbia, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Harkeem Quaman Akins, 30, of Gaston was pronounced dead upon arrival at an area hospital after being transported from […]

Pine Ridge Middle students team with USC Sierra Club to produce garden

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – At Pine Ridge Middle School, there’s a new reason to look forward to Fridays. That’s the day volunteers with the University of South Carolina’s Sierra Club organization come to the Lexington Two school to help tend a new garden. Together with […]

Shop Local for Mom at West Columbia’s Night Edition Meeting Street Artisan Market, Friday – See list of vendors

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Art on State this Friday, from 5 PM – 10 PM, 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia (in conjunction with the State Street Art Crawl). Socialize with friends and family, pick up a last-minute Mothers Day gift from a […]

Former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen to be new restaurant, retail space coming beside it

The former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia is being remodeled. Julian Wilson of Wilson Kilber commercial real estate developers said a new restaurant will occupy the space. Wilson said he was not ready to disclose the name yet, but the property will be the site […]