The "Clash of the Champions" is set for Friday night.
Members of the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber gathered Tuesday morning at Stone River in West Columbia for the organization's monthly breakfast meeting.
The basketball playoffs for both the SC High School League and SC Independent School Association begin Friday throughout the Palmetto State.
The annual banquet for the SC Football Coaches Association recognizes 26 players and 10 head coaches for each season.
It's the weekend of love in the Midlands, with thousands of couples - and groups of friends - planning on heading out to celebrate Valentine's Day. Although many will celebrate at home this year to avoid potential crowds, there are lots of local restaurants offering specials for those who ch…
As many eyes focus on Tampa Sunday for Super Bowl LV, more than 350 churches, schools and other organizations will begin a drive for a goal more important than any touchdown.
It has been nearly a year since the tragic death of six-year-old Faye Swetlik.
Members of the West Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of two men Thursday in connection with a spree of vandalisms.
COVID-19 continues to make life difficult for Midlands teams.
The secret is out: there's a new name, look, and solidified brand for the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Center.
The town of Brookland is long gone, having changed its name to West Columbia in 1936, but the old town’s city hall, fire station, and jail now live again as West Columbia’s newest business: Savage Craft Ale Works.
A small Midlands minority-owned business is stepping forward to make the American dream a reality for immigrants in need of help.
Staff and board members at East Point Academy recognized the school's teachers of the year Monday.
Cold weather usually increases the amount of energy used in the home. Dominion Energy provided tips Wednesday to help its customers become more energy efficient while continuing to remain comfortable this winter.
City of West Columbia officials notified the public Wednesday that the West Columbia Beautification Foundation has named the December 2020 yard of the month winner.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority in partnership with Able South Carolina announced new mobility programs Tuesday for local residents who are underserved by the current transit system.
Officials from Lexington Medical Center notified the public Tuesday that the hospital is implementing additional changes to its visitation policies. The changes will go into effect Tuesday, and are broken down by department:
One of the most valuable parts of a car – and an item of high interest to thieves – is located under it. According to Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials, catalytic converter thefts in Lexington County have been on the rise within the past year.
The long-awaited grand opening of Savage Craft Ale Works is almost here.
Officials from Cineflix USA announced Tuesday that Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team plan to return to South Carolina to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers in March.
Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC announced Monday that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 and older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dancers from East Point Academy competed in the virtual Taoli World Dance Competition in December, earning a total of eight awards. East Point competed against more than 600 nationwide performers in the competition.
The new year finds five Midlands teams sitting atop the SC Basketball Coaches Association Top 10 polls.
Underrepresented minority students in South Carolina are eligible to apply for $500,000 in scholarships to be awarded by Dominion Energy.
Midlands foodies will have the chance to explore local dining options over the next 11 days while participating in Restaurant Week.
Lexington Medical Center is making changes to its hospital visitation policies in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases. The announcement was made Tuesday.
Midlands leaders are sending good wishes, thoughts and resolutions as the new year begins.
Lizard's Thicket employees are preparing to serve thousands of customers on New Year's Day. According to Community Relations Manager Sara Krisnow, it's the local restaurant chain's busiest day of the year.
You may not turn into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight Thursday, but you’re just as unlikely to toast the New Year with champagne — or any other type of cocktail — at that hour in Midlands area restaurants this year.
Families spending more time at home and looking for activities during the pandemic has been good news for pets waiting for new homes.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 3400 block of U.S. 321, Charleston Highway, in West Columbia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people choosing to stay home this Christmas, but that doesn’t mean they have to skip church. Numerous local places of worship will celebrate the holiday virtually on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
A total of 56 Midlands football players were selected to the SC Football Coaches Association’s All-State teams.
It was announced Tuesday that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has tested positive for COVID-19. His diagnosis comes days after his wife, Peggy, also tested positive.
A group of students at East Point Academy just donated 1,200 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Lexington Medical Center representatives announced the hospital has received its first delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday. UPS delivered 2,925 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the West Columbia location at 9:30 a.m.
There's a new tenant in the former Family Dollar space in West Columbia's Westland Square Shopping Center. Furniture on Sunset officially opened at the start of the month, and is locally owned and operated.
Both WJ Keenan teams, defending three-time Class 2A champion Gray Collegiate and AC Flora boys remain atop the SC Basketball Coaches Association Top 10 rankings.
Cancelled events, curtailed travel and limited gatherings are challenging many people this holiday season — but none more so than the elderly, especially those who are housebound or in assisted living or nursing homes.
A trio of Midlands teams earned a place at the SC High School League competitive cheer finals.
Governor Henry McMaster spoke to South Carolinians at a press conference Wednesday, providing a COVID-19 update and announcing the plan for future distribution of COVID vaccines.
The Town of Springdale Police Department will soon be spreading holiday cheer with a special guest.
Laurent Prescelti, the French entrepreneur who brought Crepes and Croissants to Sumter Street in Columbia, is set to open a new cafe-style breakfast and lunch restaurant in the River District. The Hideout will feature espresso drinks, salads, croissant sandwiches, tartines, and quiches.
Many family gatherings will look different this holiday season, but representatives from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department are warning the public that criminals will still be looking for ways to grab some quick cash.
Brookland-Cayce High School is the site of the “She Got Next” girls’ basketball tournament set for this weekend.
The Midlands figure prominently in the preseason SC Basketball Coaches Association polls with three defending champions.
With five high school football teams in the state semifinals, the Midlands are guaranteed to send at least one team to the "Weekend of Champions".
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision around 4:30 p.m. Friday. The incident occurred in the 2900 block of Augusta Road.
The impact of COVID-19 goes beyond those who have suffered directly from the virus. The pandemic has hit hard in many South Carolina families where no one tested positive.
The SC High School League finalized its 2021 spring sports schedule season Wednesday.
Sunshine Café owner Shutondia Culcleasure was forced to close her restaurant in March due to COVID, just three months after the grand opening.
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