Sen. Nikki Setzler

Newly elected West Columbia City Councilman George Crowe is sworn in

Newly elected West Columbia City Councilman George Crowe, took the oath of office Monday at the city council meeting Monday. Crowe was sworn in by State Sen. Nikki Setzler at the City Council Meeting. Crowe was elected on Jan 17. He represents District 3 on West Columbia Council. It is the seat vacated by Casey […]

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Meeting Street Artisan Market creates energy in West Columbia’s River District

When the Meeting Street Artisan Market opened in September of 2019, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said the goal was to create energy and drive activity to West Columbia’s River District. State Sen. Nikki Setzler looked forward to seeing the Artisan Market succeed and expand. Three years-plus later, the Artisan Market is meeting expectations and […]

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Riverwalk Wayfinding Signage added thanks to effort from state representatives and local governments

State Sen. Nikki Setzler and State Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of more than $150,000 through a South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCPRT) Grant to add over 40 various wayfinding signs to the West Columbia Riverwalk and the City of Cayce Riverwalk. The signage leads Riverwalk goers to various places throughout both cities, including […]

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Ribbon is cut on The Bin Store in West Columbia, Friday

The Ribbon was cut on The Bin Store Friday morning. Brad and Craig Giles of West Columbia are the owners, with Mike and Jen Prendamano who founded The Bin Store in North Augusta. It’s at 2814 Augusta Rd, West Columbia (Next to Carolina Pottery and the ReStore.) The Ribbon-Cutting was sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West […]

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Lexington Two’s newly elected Board members are sworn in, new Board officers elected

By Dawn Kujawa – Lex 2 Communications – Lexington Two’s newly elected members of the Board of Trustees were sworn in Thursday. Kevin Key, who previously served on the board, is the newest member, while Christina Rucker and Linda Alford-Wooten won re-election. State Sen. Nikki Setzler administered the oath of office during the ceremony, held […]

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Nephron Nitrile Flight Arrives on Monday With First Equipment for Glove-Making

Flanked by partners, business leaders and public officials, including Governor Henry McMaster and members of Lexington County Council, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy today announced a major milestone for Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade first-in-class nitrile gloves. Thanks to the hard work of indispensable logistics experts from UPS and Columbia […]

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Brian Pena of West Columbia’s Karate Dojo receives Senate and House resolution from Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey

Shihan Brian Pena was recognized with resolutions from the South Carolina Senate and the South Carolina House, Thursday morning. Pena is the owner of the Karate Dojo on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. State Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey presented Pena with the resolutions. Pena was recognized for his contributions in the martial […]

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Cayce intersection named in honor of fallen Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr

The SCDOT approved a SC Statehouse Resolution, supported by Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey to name the intersection on 12th and Taylor Streets in Cayce in honor of Cayce Police Officer, Drew Barr. Barr was killed in the line of duty less than one month ago.

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