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Cause of Interstate debris fire at I-20 and I-26 under investigation, after crews respond

Crews from Irmo Fire, Lexington County Fire, SC Fire Service, Columbia Fire Department and a dozer from the SC Forestry Commission were on the scene of a large vegetation fire at I-20 and I-26 (Malfunction Junction, Friday evening. A large log piles caught on fire, sending a large plume of […]

Mota Enterprises hosts 5th Annual SC European Business Day Ceremony, July 25 – C-WC Chamber CEO Tim James: Community Advocate of the Year

Mota Enterprises to Host 5th Annual South Carolina European Business Day Proclamation Ceremony Celebrating Multicultural Impact, Economic Contributions, and Community Leadership. The South Carolina European Business Day founded and hosted by Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, is a milestone that celebrates the strong economic and cultural ties between our state of […]

Steel Hands Brewing is thriving in Cayce, It’s in the Business Spotlight

To say Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce has been a huge success is a huge understatement. The 100,000-sq-ft facility opened in December of 2018 on a 4-acre site at 2350 Foreman Street. It sits across from CMC Steel, which helped inspire the Steel Hands name. Since opening, Steel Hands has flourished and […]

Ribbon cut at Prisma Health Urgent Care – Sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, with West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles attending

The ribbon was cut at Prisma Health Urgent Care, Thursday. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, Councilwoman Sarah Mattern and Lexington County Councilman Todd Cockrell were on hand, too.Prisma Health Urgent Care is at 2501 Augusta Rd, West Columbia. Christina Nelson […]

City of Cayce Welcomes New Director of Human Resources, begins her new role on Aug. 4

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce the hiring of Keisha Brunson as the new Director of Human Resources. Ms. Brunson will officially begin her role with the City on August 4. Keisha Brunson brings with her over a decade of progressive experience in human resources leadership, strategy, and operations […]

New West Columbia trip for younger tubers on the Congaree River, water attracting an international clientele

It’s hot outside, and that’s why the Congaree River is the most attractive destination around.Float on the calm, glass-like water, then shoot through the refreshing whitewater rapids, all on an inner tube. The Fourth of July was on a Friday this year and we had close to 2,000 tube trips […]

Meeting Street Artisan Market for Thursday, July 17 – See the Vendor Line-Up

Meeting Street Artisan Market – Spend an evening with us in the West Columbia River District THIS THURSDAY, July 17, from 4-8 PM at the Interactive Art Park (425 Meeting St.) See the Vendor Line-Up Below:

Lexington 2 high school students participate in Palmetto Boys and Girls State

Several Lexington Two high school students participated in 2025 Palmetto Boys and Girls State over the summer. The programs, sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, offer a range of leadership and citizenship activities that emphasize the workings of government and politics. Participants have completed their junior year […]