Greater CWC President & CEO Tim James
Vella’s Open Air Market was opened in Cayce 70 years ago by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Vella’s Restaurant and Tavern is still going strong. Walt Hallman bought Vella’s in 1999 and he has continued Pat Vella’s dream of a thriving restaurant in Cayce. His slogan for Vella’s is “Done Just Right.” Vella’s is a […]
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Amick’s Guns is at 2335 Airport Blvd, in Cayce. It’s a family owned gun sales and repair business that opened in 1996. Carolina Tactical Training is also a part of Amick’s Guns. “We offer all sorts of gun services,” said Brad Amick, owner. “If it has a trigger we will work on it.” Amick’s Guns […]
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Two newly elected members of Cayce City Council were sworn in Tuesday at the Cayce City Council meeting. Tim James, who won reelection in District 1, was sworn in by Dr. Eddie Coakley from Trinity Baptist Church Cayce. James was surrounded by his wife, Gay, his two daughters and former Cayce Public Safety Chief A.G. […]
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There was a hint of winter in the air. The music played, artists painted on the street, and the people mingled in droves. That was the scene on State Street in West Columbia, Friday, at the Fall Back Fest. All of the shops were open and customers filed in to browse and buy. The Meeting […]
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State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio is the epitome of a local business. It is housed in a structure at 2007 State Street, Cayce. “We have that artsy vibe,” said Levi Wright. He opened the gallery and studio in March of 2020 and became a member of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of […]
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Tim James has been reelected to Cayce city Council, District One.With the in-person vote counted, James received 253 votes to 81 votes for challenged Karen Dawkins. There were not enough absentee ballots left to change the result. James received 12 absentee votes, Dawkins got three. “Thank you for showing me your support again today,” James […]
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Why should you shop local?Amazon owner Jeff Bezos is not going to serve on the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, but State Street Trading Co. Owner Lainie Lewis does. “Local merchants pay local taxes. we sponsor your child’s Little League Baseball team and we shop local, too,” Lewis said. Local merchants also support the Greater Cayce-West […]
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It was a cool overcast evening, Friday. The Kenny George Band blended the sounds of drums and guitars with the flowing of the Congaree River in the background. “It was good to bring Rhythm on the River back after a long break because of COVID,” said Steve Cohen, a Chamber Board member who volunteers to […]
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