Month: November 2018

Brookland-Cayce Theater students present “Don’t Drink The Water” in improvisational space while school’s auditorium is renovated

The Brookland Cayce Theater Department kicked off the first night of two play presentations on Thursday. The student players performed their fall play, “Don’t Drink The Water.” Their second performance was Friday. Theater Director, Matthew Sparkman said the play is special. “What’s fantastic about this particular play is that we have been forced into doing […]

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Congaree River rising, to crest Saturday, part of Cayce Riverwalk closed

The City of Cayce has closed portions of its Riverwalk due to high water. After three days of rain, the river is rising. Creeks in the area are swollen too. The City of Cayce is reporting the Congaree River is 14.21 ft and rising. Phase 3 (the raw water plant to the Newman Boat Landing) […]

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Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia open

The Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the S.C. Department of Transportation. Crews were still removing signs and barrels in the area, but the overpass is open to vehicle traffic. Traffic will be limited on Rainbow Drive, because Wilton Road, that feeds into Rainbow is still […]

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How do you observe Thanksgiving in West Columbia?

As Thanksgiving approaches in West Columbia, food comes to mind. Some like turkey, but not always. It’s a good time for the family to create the meal together, or you can eat out because the Lizard Thicket in West Columbia will be open. Regardless, it’s a great time of the year for sharing. “I’d rather […]

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REMINDER – Cayce-West Columbia Chamber hosting Holiday Bazaar, next Saturday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is hosting a Holiday Bazaar It’s Saturday, November 17, from 9 AM –until- 1 PM at Glenforest School – 1041 Harbor Dr, West Columbia. Come out and support the event See the big guy and get your requests in early! We are accepting a few more vendors. Photos will be […]

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Domino’s plans to build processing facility in West Columbia, creating 75 jobs

Domino’s is planning to build a new processing facility in Lexington County, and bring 75 new jobs. The project was announced Wednesay in a statement from the office of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. The company will build a 67,000-square-foot facility in West Columbia to supply dough and other ingredients to franchises across the region, according […]

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Bearcats face top-ranked Hartsville Friday in S.C. High School playoffs

Brookland-Cayce head football coach Rusty Charpia said his team will ready to play No. 1 seeded Hartsville, Friday. But it did take a couple days to recover from the Bearcats’ 31-30 win over Beaufort in round one of the state 4A state playoffs. “We got home at 4:30 a.m. Saturday,” Charpia said. The BC-Beaufort gamed […]

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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk closed temporarily due to flooding

Portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park are closed until further notice due to flooding. The area from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street entrance are closed until further notice due high water in that area. Once the flood waters subside and the Riverwalk path is clear again, the city will announce when […]

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