Sen. Nikki Setzler

Cayce 12,000 Year History Park Visitors Center receives $2.1 million donation from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation

The City of Cayce announced, Tuesday, that it has received a donation of $2.1 million from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation. The money will go to build a visitors center at the 12,000 Year History Park. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin stated, “It has been an honor to get to work on bringing […]

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Russell Ott Campaign issues statement after winning SC Senate Seat Dist. 25

Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, lifelong South Carolinian and State Representative, Russell Ott, proudly claimed victory Tuesday night in the race for State Senate District 26.  The district includes portions of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties and was held by longtime State Senator Nikki Setzler, who announced his retirement in January after serving for […]

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Rep. Russell Ott wins race for Dist. 26 Senate seat, Mary Burkett and Craig Aull are new members to Lexington 2 School Board

Russell Ott, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jason Guerry 50.29 percent to 49.57 percent for the SC Senate Dist. 26 Seat that was held by Sen. Nikki Setzler, according to the SC Election Commission. The top four vote recipients for the Lexington 2 School Board were: Craig Aull; Abbott Tre Bray; Mary Burkett; and Liz Chitty […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler presented resolution from the City of Cayce in honor of his years of service

Cayce City Council presented a resolution in honor of Sen. Nikki Setzler at its council meeting, Tuesday. Setzler, who did not run for re-election in 2024, ended 48 years of service as a state senator. He represented Cayce and West Columbia and a swath of Lexington County. Setzler was presented the resolution thanking him for […]

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Local Mayors Endorse Russell Ott for State Senate Dist. 26 Seat

CAYCE, SOUTH CAROLINA — State Representative Russell Ott has earned the endorsement of local mayors in his campaign for State Senate. Ott, a Democrat, is running for the Dist. 26 State Senate Seat versus Republican Jason Guerry. South Carolina Senate Dist. 26 includes parts of Lexington, Richland, and Calhoun counties. District 26 is currently represented by […]

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The South Carolina Primary Election is Tuesday

The South Carolina Primary Election is Tuesday. Voters across the state are set to cast ballots to choose who will represent the party in November’s general election. Polls open statewide beginning at 7 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. Anyone standing in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. You will […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber receives Resolution from Sen. Nikki Setzler for being recognized as Outstanding Chamber of the Year

Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a resolution from the SC Senate in honor of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce being recognized as the Carolinas Outstanding Chamber of the Year. The Chamber received the honor in October. Setzler is pictured with Chamber Board President Lindsey Miles and Chamber President Tim James. (CWC Chamber photo)

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Sen. Nikki Setzler presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lexington County Development Corporation

Sen. Nikki Setzler was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lexington County Development Corporation. Lexington County Development Corporation Board Member Donnie Burkett presented the award to Setzler at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast Tuesday. It was given for Setzler’s 48 years as as a State Senator, his many years on the […]

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