Crash blocks lanes on I-20 in Richland County, Friday

If you are on I-20 Friday morning, you may be delayed. A crash on I-20 Eastbound at Exit 68 had all lanes blocked after 9 a.m. Friday. The SC Department of Transportation reported the accident on its Twitter feed.

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Line forms for the opening of Dream Deals

The line formed early Friday morning for the opening of Dream Deals. It opened at 9 a.m. It opens at 10 a.m.- after being restocked- Saturday. The new business offers a grab bag of first-come-first-get purchases of overstocked merchandise. Everything Friday is $6. Dream Deals is in Sunset Court West […]

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SC COVID-19 cases dropping

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Carolina dropped to under 1,000 for the fourth consecutive day, according to Thursday’s count. It is the longest streak of below 1,000 cases reported since the middle of June. The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday announced 907 new […]

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There’s a new work of art on State Street in Cayce

The City of Cayce City has a new and incredible work of art in the Cayce Art District. The Mural is called “Cayce Wonders” and it’s by talented artis Ija Charles. “Cayce Wonders” is at 2018 State Street in Cayce.

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West Columbia Dream Deals is opening Friday

The West Columbia Dream Deals is opening in Sunset Court, Friday. It’s at  2271 Sunset Boulevard According to a Dream Deals post: “Everything is ready to go for our grand opening on Friday!! We open the doors at 9 am and everything is $6/item!” At 5 p.m. Friday, Dream Deals […]

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West Columbia restaurants persevere amid COVID-19

West Columbia, like the rest of the country, has been dealing with the coronavirus crisis since March. The international pandemic has no doubt affected local businesses. “It’s still slow,” said Terry Close. She and her husband Bob, own Bricks and Stones Pizza Co. off of US 1 in Woodberry Plaza, […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognizes Whetzel’s Automotive as Quarterly Featured Property

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the quarterly featured property to Whetzel’s Automotive, 2017 Augusta Road, West Columbia, at the August 2020 Virtual Board Meeting, Thursday. Whetzel’s Automotive added beautiful landscaping and flowers to the property, continuing to help beautify the US 1 corridor.   West Columbia Beautification Foundation Vice-Chairman […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announces 3 new Board members

Three new members have been announced to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors. They are: Vince Rhodes, Chairman of the Board, State Credit Union. Vince has been a part of the Business Community for many years including serving as Chairman of the State Credit Union. […]

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Stein Mart closing amid COVID-19 crisis

Stein Mart, a sore that has been around for 112–years, has filed for bankruptcy. Most stores will close, and likely the one in Lexington. The COVID-19 crisis “caused significant financial distress on our business,” Stein Mart CEO Hunt Hawkins said in a release on Wednesday. The coronavirus forced store closings […]

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Spa 131 – Then and Now

This older photo is of the State Bank and Trust Company at 131 State Street in West Columbia in 1967. The photo came from an ad in the 1967 Airport High School Yearbook that is in the possession of Bill Mooneyhan. The building is the current site of Spa 131. […]

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