Month: December 2015

USC’s coaching hire provokes backlash from fans

Will Muschamp will be hired as USC’s next football coach and Gamecock fans on social media are immediately raging against the hire. Not only that, the opposition beforehand among the fan-base was obvious as Muschamp was mentioned as a possibility for the job. His hiring raises many questions about the legitimacy of the school’s football […]

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250-plus families helped at Holland Avenue Baptist’s Garage Giveaway

It is caring in a time of need. Holland Avenue Baptist Church held its third garage sale, or Garage Giveaway, Saturday. More than 250 people, who needed help, registered. Many of them had multiple numbers of children with them. They lined the halls of the church in hopes of finding those items that could make […]

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West Columbia lights its Christmas Tree

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton delivered Christmas greetings and Joe Pinner, of WIS-TV, was the emcee as the City of West Columbia lighted its Christmas tree Friday at City Hall. The Christmas Message was brought by Pastor Bill Drees, of First Baptist Church of West Columbia. Rev. Kenneth Taylor, of Turner Memorial A.M.E. Church, delivered […]

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Holland Avenue Baptist Hosts 3rd Annual “Garage Giveaway”

Release From:  Chuck Underhill Holland Avenue Baptist at  801 12th St. in Cayce will host the 3rd Annual “Garage Giveaway” Saturday from 8 a.m. ’til noon. “Garage Giveaway” started in 2013 as way to help families throughout the community that have varying needs and could use assistance. All items are FREE and include: clothing, furniture, toys, Christmas decorations, home goods, […]

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Pine Ridge – South Congaree Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday

Pine Ridge & South Congaree Christmas Parade  12/05/2015 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM E Town of Pine Ridge & South Congaree Parade begins at Pine Ridge Middle School and proceeds down Pine Ridge Drive/Ramblin Road ending at the South Congaree Arena, located at 300 Oak Street. Links:Parade Route  

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Cayce residences not damaged substantially

Damage from the October flood could have been worse in Cayce. “We fared very well,” said City Manager Rebecca Vance. She compared Cayce’s losses with areas in Columbia where some homes were total losses. There were no houses damaged beyond repair from flood waters in Cayce , Vance said. Vance said city staff was enlisted […]

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City of Cayce employees recognized for effort during flood

City of Cayce employees worked long hours, and went above and beyond what is expected of them during the flood that struck Cayce in October. Those hardworking and dedicated employees were recognized for their effort at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday night. City employees are pictured with members of Cayce City Council and Mayor […]

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City of West Columbia Tree Lighting is Friday at 6:30 p.m.

City of West Columbia Tree Lighting  Friday 6:30 p.m.  West Columbia City Hall 200 N 12th Street West Columbia Tree Lighting Activities with Music. Emceed by WIS TV’s Joe Pinner

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