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George Robert’s on State Street in Cayce is officially open for business

George Robert’s State Street is officially open for business and we can not wait for our first full week of business. The restaurant is open Tuesday- Thursday 4-9 pm, and Friday- Saturday 4-10 pm The restaurant is in a renovated strip of buildings across from Brookland-Cayce High School. George Robert’s […]

Lexington man killed in a head-on collision in Kershaw County

A Lexington man was killed in a head-on collision in Kershaw County. The man has been identified as Walter Grannen III, age 73, from Lexington by Kershaw County Coroner David West. West said Grannen was driving a vehicle described a T-Bucket Hot Rod. It was headed east on Hwy 34 […]

Aimee Lam, Brookland-Cayce High School is Student-of-the-Quarter, Brittany Broxton, Wood Elementary, is Educator-of-the-Quarter

A student and an educator of the quarter were named at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday.Aimee Lam of Brookland-Cayce High School was named Student-of-the-Quarter. Brittany Broxton of Wood Elementary School was named Educator-of-the-Quarter. The breakfast business meeting was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Also pictured JB […]

Marydavis Hallman of Gray Collegiate Academy named Student-of-the-Quarter, Melanie Scott Thornton named Educator-of-the-Quarter

A student and an educator of the quarter were named at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday.From Gray Collegiate Academy, Marydavis Hallman of was named Student-of-the-Quarter. Melanie Scott Thornton was named Educator-of-the-Quarter. The breakfast business meeting was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Also pictured JB Beckett, […]

Dalton Porter, Swansea High School, is Lexington 4 Student-of-the-Quarter, Jennifer Reed, Sandhills Primary is Educator-of-the-Quarter

A student and a teacher of the quarter were named at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday.From Lexington School District 4 Dalton Porter of Swansea High School was named Student-of-the-Quarter. Jennifer Reed of Sandhills Primary was named Educator-of-the-Quarter. Also pictured JB Beckett, Dr. Marcia Seawright. The breakfast business meeting […]

Taylor Watford 5K Run/Walk deadline to sponsor or be guaranteed a t-shirt is Friday, May 1

The 5th Annual Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is Saturday, May 16. The deadline to sponsor or race (t-shirt guaranteed) is THIS FRIDAY May 1st!!! When: Saturday, May 16th at 9 am Where: Brookland Cayce HS ArenaWhy: Race to win a medal, $100 cash, and support local substance use prevention efforts!! How: strictlyrunning.com […]

In Observance of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – An Editorial by Tori Seymour, Project Director, 21st Century Program, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 20–24, 2026) is a time to recognize those of us who extend learning beyond the classroom. I am proud to be part of this important work. As an educator, program director, and leader, my work does not end when the school bell rings. Through my […]

City of Cayce holding Special meeting, Monday, April 27, to present details on the potential Thomas Dambo Art Project

The City of Cayce will hold a Special-Called Meeting, Monday, April 27, to present details on the potential Thomas Dambo Art Project. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at Cayce City Hall, 1800 12th Street, Cayce. To Access Council Meeting Livestream, click below:https://www.youtube.com/@cityofcayce1137/streams