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Last Rhythm on the River concert of the spring is Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater

Going Commando will play the third and final spring season Rhythm on the River Concert on Saturday, June 14. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The concert is at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. The concert is presented by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and sponsored […]

Father’s Day is Sunday – Check out a West Columbia Business for that Special Father’s Day gift

It’s time to look for that very special Father’s Day gift. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re thinking of a way […]

See the lineup for the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday

The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open for business Thursday. The market is held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday (except July 3) from June-through-August. It’s next-to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park at 425 Meeting St. Here’s the lineup for this week. Emerald’s Artistry Carolyn’s Anime […]

Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon

Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon. The first one was on I-26 westbound, just past St Andrews Road. It was a three-car collision that blocked the right lane. Injuries were minor, according to the IFD. There was also a wreck at Harbison Boulevard and […]

Cayce Police officer fired and arrested, accused of sexual acts while on duty

The Cayce Police Department received a complaint and allegation that Officer Michael Timo was engaging in conduct that was not consistent with the standards and expectations of our law enforcement officers. According to WIS-TV: “Documents state that on March 29, Timo (age 34) engaged in sexual acts with the woman […]

Murray’s Neighborhood Grill – a friend to the Cayce Community – is in the Business Spotlight

Murray’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar is Cayce’s go-to spot for great food, cold beer, and a fun atmosphere. It opened in the Edenwood Plaza Shopping Center, 2433 Charleston Hwy, in 1992. How has Murray’s thrived for such a long period of time? “We have a great relationship with this community,” […]

West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is a culinary and aesthetically pleasing evening

The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant local food scene in the Midlands in support of the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. The extraordinary culinary experience was held at Stone River on the Congaree River in West Columbia. […]

National Weather Service confirms that a Tornado touched down in Lexington County

A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Lexington County near Chapin during Monday night’s severe weather. It touched down near Lake Tide Drive on the north side of Lake Murray. It’s estimated the storm had peaks winds of 95 miles an […]