Sen. Nikki Setzler
The South Carolina Senate adopted a Resolution, Tuesday, honoring Sen. Nikki Setzler. As of March 2, 2024, Setzler became the longest-serving senator in South Carolina’s history, surpassing former South Carolina Sen. L. Marion Gressette. The Resolution also authorizes the commissioning of a portrait of Senator Setzler that will be placed in the Senate Chamber. Senator […]
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Russell Ott Press Release: On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, lifelong South Carolinian and State Representative, Russell Ott, will announce his candidacy for State Senate District 26. The district includes portions of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties. It is currently held by longtime State Senator Nikki Setzler, who announced his retirement in January after serving for 47 […]
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Republican Chris Smith has announced he plans to run for Dist. 26 Senate seat that is currently held by Sen. Nikki Setzler. Below is a copy of Smith’s campaign announcement. “As South Carolina enters into the 2024 election cycle, Senate District 26 will be one of the top races at the center of the watch […]
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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 was the Grand Marshal for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, Saturday. He was impressed with what he saw. “I thought it was a tremendous crowd and that everyone was in a holiday spirit,” Setzler said. “It was a reflection of the incredible community we live in.” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]
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State Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Senate resolution to Al Loftis to commemorate the closing of Al’s Upstairs, the place to dine for some of the best Italian food. Al Loftis, Al’s Upstairs owner, announced last week that he is closing the popular restaurant Al’s Upstairs at 300 Meeting Street in West Columbia after 44 […]
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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce members, Board members and staff took a bow Tuesday during the Cayce-West Columbia morning Chamber Business Meeting at Stone River in West Columbia. Last Thursday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was recognized as the Carolinas (South Carolina and North Carolina) Outstanding Chamber of the Year (Under 700 Members) […]
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The size of the Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve in Cayce has been doubled from 627 acres to 1,286 acres. On Friday, the new Taylor Tract of the preserve, which borders the Congaree River, was dedicated at a ceremony at 624 Old State Road in Cayce, the site of the entrance. “This is a tremendous day […]
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