West Columbia gears up for Gamecock Football Kickoff, Labor Day fun, and City offers FREE Valet Parking
The end of August is fast approaching and Labor Day is Sept. 1, less than a week away. This year, Gamecock Football opens on Labor Day weekend. South Carolina will play Virginia Tech in Atlanta on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It’s a part of […]
Town of South Congaree Police Chief, Steve Jonas involved in a collision, transported to hospital
Town of South Congaree Police Chief, Steve Jonas, was involved in a two-car vehicle collision in the City of Columbia, Wednesday. Chief Jonas and occupants in the other vehicle were transported for medical evaluation and care at a local hospital. As a result of the collision and an investigation being […]
Cayce City Councilman Hunter Sox being challenged by Alice Rose, 2 candidates vie for vacant District One open seat
In the City of Cayce’s Nov. 4, municipal election there are two city council seats on the ballot. In District Three, Incumbent Hunter Sox will face challenger Alice Rose. In District One (a seat currently held by Tim James who is not running) Tiffany Aull and Ron Wright are running […]
Mickey Pringle not running for West Columbia City Council Dist. 5 Seat, 3 candidates vying for the seat
In the City of West Columbia Nov. 4, municipal election there are four council seats on the ballot. In District One, Incumbent Mike Green is running opposed. In District Three Incumbent George Crowe is running unopposed; and in District Seven, Incumbent Sarah Mattern is running unopposed. Incumbent District Five City […]
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott speaks at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Business Breakfast
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott spoke at the August Business Breakfast of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, at Stone River in West Columbia. Lott said his department is comprised of “Peace Officers” who approach the community in an effort to help protect citizens. “We sell a product […]
Former Cayce Police Officer Alan Ware receives award given in memory of fallen Cayce Police Officer Roy “Drew” Barr
Former Cayce Police Officer Alan Ware, a K9 Specialist wit the Richland County Sheriff’s Department the Setting the Barr Award Tuesday, given in memory of Cayce PD Corporal Roy “Drew” Barr. Barr was shot and killed on duty with the Cayce Police Department on April 24, 2022. Ware, who was […]
Tod Augsburger, President and CEO of Lexington Medical Center, receives the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award from the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber
The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program presented Tod Augsburger with the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. the award was presented Tuesday at the Chamber’s Business Breakfast at Stone River in West Columbia. Chamber President and CEO Tim James and Board Chairwoman Lindsay Miles presented the arard as […]
Cayce City Council implementing plan to combat flooding, citywide
At its meeting last Wednesday (Aug. 20) Cayce City Council rejected a Hazard Mitigation grant that required a $7.25 million match from Cayce taxpayers. The grant would have provided $21 million, in addition to the $7.25 million, and would have resulted in a tax increase and a dip into the […]
All of West Columbia Riverwalk is now open
The City of West Columbia announced Monday that the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is now open from the Moffatt Street Entrance (100 Riverside Drive) to the Cayce connection. The Moffatt Street section of the Riverwalk had been closed for repairs following damage caused by Hurricane Helene “The reopening […]
Lexington Two Innovation Center Open House is Wednesday, August 27
Lexington Two families and community members are invited to an open house Wednesday, August 27, to learn more about programs at the Lexington Two Innovation Center. An orientation for multilingual families is set for 4:45-5:15 p.m. The open house is set for 5:15-6 p.m. A Parent University follows from 6:15-7 […]
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