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Ryan Holt says he will challenge Rep. Rick Quinn for Dist. 69 House seat

State House Rep. Rick Quinn (R-Lexington) will have a challenger for is District 69 seat. Ryan Holt, a Lexington attorney, has announced he will run for the District 69 seat now held by Quinn. House District 69 includes parts of West Columbia. The district is based in Lexington and stretches […]

Mobile mammography available in West Columbia

Palmetto Health’s mobile mammography vehicle will be available in West Columbia beginning in September to provide digital screening mammograms. The unit will be at the offices of Dr. Jay Markowitz, M.D., and Associates is at 103 Saluda Ridge Court in West Columbia. Patients can schedule appointments from 8 a.m. until […]

Man connected to church scams arrested

Lexington County investigators have arrested a man who was wanted on a family court bench warrant since 2013. James Fletcher “Les” Spires was located and arrested in Camden with assistance from the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Department and Camden Police. Investigators say Spires used a network of people to help him […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Night with Blowfish, photos

Thursday evening was Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Night at Lexington County Blowfish game. Blowfish won, 2-1 over the Asheboro Copperheads. The game was at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington. It was sponsored by the Lexington County Development Corporation. Below are photos of some of those who attended. […]

Chamber’s Breakfast Business Expo is Tuesday

Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitor Center – Event Information Deadline to get a vendor table is Friday (July 24.) Event Name: 2014 Breakfast Business Expo Event Type(s): Community Calendar Chamber Calendar Member Event Description: Over 40 business will be on hand! Meet new contacts! Free food & drinks! Door Prizes! Admission […]

Local man arrested “exploitation of a minor”

Cayce Man Arrested on Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced, Thursday, the arrest of Fritz Edward Neiger (DOB: 1950) of Cayce, in connection with seven charges associated with the sexual exploitation of minors. Special Investigators from the Attorney General’s Office, working with the […]

Hillary Clinton event attracts capacity crowd in West Columbia

An attempt to get into the Hillary Clinton speech at the Brookland Baptist Church Conference Center was denied, Thursday morning. A representative of the U.S. Secret Service said the fire marshal had closed the event to any more audience because the room was at capacity. Clinton is the former U.S. […]

New Batteries-Plus store coming to West Columbia

Renovations are being made to a building in the 2300 block of Augusta Road in West Columbia. When re-fitted the building will house a Batteries-Plus store and a cell phone store. Donna Smith, economic development director for the City of West Columbia confirmed the location of a Batteries Plus Store, […]

Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber has a good fiscal year

It’s been a good year for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has ended its year, and the 2014-15 fiscal year was one to remember. “The chamber had the best fiscal year we have had in a long time,” said Gregg Pinner, chamber president and CEO. “We […]

Cayce utility crews work to correct sewage overflow

Release from the City of Cayce At approximately 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, the City of Cayce Utilities Department was notified of a sewer overflow that caused sewage to enter the creek at Monkey Springs Branch. The City of Cayce utility crews were dispatched immediately to determine and address the cause of […]