Ada Jane Setzler

Retiring Sen. Nikki Setzler receives touching tribute at Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, talks about roots from beginning at Ed’s Drive-Thru to decision to leave SC Senate

Sen. Nikki Setzler was the guest of honor at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday, held at Stone River in West Columbia.  Setzler, a West Columbia attorney, is leaving the SC Senate after 48 years. He has been recognized as the longest-serving senator in South Carolina’s history, with plans to place his portrait in the Senate Chamber. […]

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State Sen. Nikki Setzler said he’s not planning to run for reelection in 2024

State Sen. Nikki Setzler said he doesn’t plan to run for office again in 2024. He was elected to the Senate in 1976, and his public service life spans 47 years. In 2023, Setzler (SC-Dist. 26) became the longest currently serving state senator in the country and he was honored with a Senate resolution. “Serving […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler recognized by West Columbia City Council as the longest-serving state senator in the nation

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Sen. Nikki Setzler as the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation. The resolution was passed at the September 2023 Special Council Meeting. (See Copy of resolution below) Pictured below: Mrs. Ada Jane Setzler, Senator Nikki Setzler, and West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler receives Citizen-of-the-Year Award at the annual Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Gala

Sen. Nikki Setzler received the Citizen-of-the-Year Award at the annual Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Gala, Thursday. It was held at Stone River, beside West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. Sen. Setzler, middle, is pictured with SC Rep. Micah Caskey, Lexington County Councilman Glen Conwell, Wife Ada Jane, Lexington County Councilwoman Deb Summers, West Columbia Mayor Tem […]

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