Amazon fulfills its mission in Cayce-West Columbia

The Amazon fulfillment center is thriving in Cayce-West Columbia. George Schultz is director of operations of the local Amazon facility and a USC graduate. He addressed the West Metro Rotary Club on Aug. 5. “I’m thankful to be back in South Carolina,” Schultz said. And thousands  of paycheck earners are […]

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River Bluff High School football player dies after collapse at practice

A River Bluff High School football player died after collpasing at practice Thursday. According to a news release the 14-year-old sophomore died just after 7 p.m. The player received immediate assistance from two athletic trainers and a coach on the site. They began CPR and the use of an AED, […]

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The Final Door holds ribbon-cutting in Cayce Wednesday

The Final Door cut the ribbon on its new business in Cayce, Wednesday. Sisters Lexi Fenske and Tracy Crawford are the owners. They are pictured with Vaughan Dozier, left, of Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Chamber President and CEO Gregg Pinner.  The Final Door is […]

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Could West Columbia annex Quail Hollow next?

The City of West Columbia annexed an area near I-26 and U.S. 1, in late July, and added about 1,500 residents. The annexation was successful after residents voted in favor, 203-169. West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton called the annexation a “win-win” situation. The city offered city-water rates (half price) to […]

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Could West Columbia annex Quail Hollow next?

The City of West Columbia annexed an area near I-26 and U.S. 1, in late July, and added about 1,500 residents. The annexation was successful after residents voted in favor, 203-169. West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton called the annexation a “win-win” situation. The city offered city-water rates (half price) to […]

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Helen Summers named Cayce-West Columbia Lion of the Year

Helen Summers was named Cayce-West Columbia Lion of the Year, Tuesday, at the C-WC Lions Club meeting. The Lions Club met at Grecian Gardens where Regional Governor Paul Dove- of Winnsboro- spoke. He credited the local Lions for community activities that included fishing for the visually impaired, securing eye surgery for […]

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High school football season- it won’t be long

The Brookland-Cayce varsity football team held a scrimmage with Hahahan, Tuesday. The scrimmage was held at the scenic Brookland-Cayce football field on the State Street campus of BCHS. It was a beautiful day- and a reminder that the season is coming up, soon. On Aug. 26 Brookland-Cayce will travel the […]

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Back-To-School supply drive serves 150 families

A Back-To-School Drive, collecting for families who could not afford school supplies was held by  SERVPRO Cayce/ West Columbia/ Lexington. The Back To School supplies that were collected were distributed last Saturday (Aug 6) at Church of Christ on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. More than 150 backpacks filled with the […]

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Two arrested for murder of man found dead in West Columbia

A West Columbia man and a Cayce woman have been charged in connection to a homicide that happened last month on Double Branch Road in West Columbia. Roscoe Holmes III, 23, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Michael Andy McMillan during the morning of Aug. 18, according […]

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House of Raeford to put crosswalk at plant on Sunset Boulevard

West Columbia City Council moved to help make a crosswalk on Sunset Boulevard a reality, at its meeting on Aug. 2. Council voted to accept $45,000 in “C” Funds from Lexington County that authorizes “the City Administrator to negotiate a contract agreement with the House of Raeford.” The move also authorizes […]

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