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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

Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas says how the Thomas Dambo Art Project is funded will impact his vote – Meeting is Monday

Byron Thomas Press Release – I want to be very clear: Thomas Dambo’s troll art is incredible. It’s creative, unique, and something I would genuinely love to see in the City of Cayce. I also believe it would bring more visitors to our community, every organization I’ve spoken with has […]