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West Columbia wins first game in Baseball Summer League State Tournament

It’s been a season to remember for West Columbia American Legion-aged baseball players. The normal American Legion season was altered to the Baseball Summer League this year because of the COVID-19 crisis. The players come from Airport High School, Brookland-Cayce, White Knoll and Pelion. Some are local high school graduates […]

Mothers of double homicide victims ask anyone with info to come forward

The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are speaking for the first time since their sons were gunned down in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 2. The mothers are asking that anyone with information please contact the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The shooting happened on the 1100 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]