Sen. Nikki Setzler

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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The late Bobby Horton, former West Columbia Mayor, given Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Gala

The late Bobby Horton, former mayor of West Columbia was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Gala, Thursday. It was held at Stone River, beside West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. Horton’s daughter, Lynn Horton Shull, and her daughter Margaret, accepted the award. They are pictured with several City of […]

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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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West Columbia’s Lakeview School placed on the National Register of Historic Places

West Columbia’s Lakeview School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Elected officials, alumni, and members of the community gathered for a dedication ceremony of the school on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle and US Rep. James Clyburn were on hand for the […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler part of groundbreaking ceremony for “transformational” improvements on I-26 in Lexington County

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for the I-26 at US 21 (US 176) Intersection Improvement Project. Sen. Nikki Setzler, along with SC Gov. Henry McMaster and State Transportation Secretary Christy Hall spoke the event, with State Rep. Russell Ott. “This project is transformational for Lexington and Calhoun counties,” Setzler said, “and the Midlands and […]

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Charlie Rountree III honored with a SC Senate Resolution after induction into golf hall of fame

Mr. Charlie Rountree, III was honored with a SC Senate Resolution, Tuesday, for being inducted into the golf hall of fame. The Resolution was sponsored by Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia. Roundtree was recognized for his work in fostering a love for golf among the youth in the state. He was a member of […]

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McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation cuts the ribbon in historic building of the former Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation opened in February at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. On Tuesday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island is the owner. Based in […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Parker Mergo signs to play college baseball at Newberry

Brookland-Cayce’s Parker Mergo signed to play baseball at Newberry College, Friday. The senior infielder, surrounded by his family, coaches, school administrators, teammates and students, signed his Letter-of-Intent at a ceremony held at the Brookland-Cayce Hall of Fame that is in the school’s basketball arena. BC Head Coach Rusty Charpia praised Mergo for his years of […]

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