Month: February 2023

Airport High School receives a threat early Friday morning, goes to virtual school day

Airport High School received a threat early Friday morning, before the school day began. In an abundance of caution, the school will move to an eLearning day, as law enforcement works on campus. Drivers en route to the school, or already there, will be notified once on campus, and any buses en route will return […]

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Breeland Courier Service, Kinetic Derby Day, East Point Academy featured in new West Columbia Newsletter, Mayor and City Council, too

The City of West Columbia has released its latest newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council. Click for link to Newsletter The newsletter also includes articles about Breeland Courier Service, Kinetic Derby Day and East Point Academy.

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Tokyo Joe, Prettier Than Matt to perform at Cayce’s Soiree on State, March 25

The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. This partnership includes more artists, a free kid’s area with inflatable obstacle courses, face painting […]

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4 Gray Collegiate athletes sign to play at the college level

Four Gray Collegiate Academy athletes signed to play at the college level, Wednesday. They are: Elijah Radden, Football, Newberry College; Brent Stukes, Baseball, North Greenville University; Tanner Outz, Baseball, Columbia International University; London Peagler, Volleyball , Coker University. Players are pictured with Gray Athletic Director and Football Coach Adam Holmes, Baseball Coach; Charlie Assey; Principal […]

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Threat on a social media post mentioned Brookland-Cayce High School, additional law enforcement officers summoned to school

Thursday, near the end of the school day, a threat on a social media post mentioned Brookland-Cayce High School. Law enforcement was immediately contacted, and appropriate actions are being taken.  The school is on hold, and families have been notified. Additional law enforcement officers are on campus. At the normal dismissal time Thursday, Brookland-Cayce also […]

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Airport students dismissed early after threat made to school by email

Shortly before noon Thursday, February 2, Airport High School received an email threat. The school was placed on a hold, with students and teachers remaining in place in their rooms for instruction and activities. Families were notified. During the hold, we worked to distribute lunches to classrooms. Additional law enforcement officers were on the Airport […]

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Threats made to Lexington School District 1 Technology Center, River Bluff High School and White Knoll High School

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a potential threat made today at Lexington Technology Center. Law enforcement personnel has been in communication with Lexington County School District One administration throughout the morning. No credible threat has been found, however, as part of the work to ensure a safe environment for students and faculty, […]

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West Columbia Police use data and community feedback to help protect citizens

Since Marion Boyce was named West Columbia Police Chief in September of 2021, he has implemented the use of data, community involvement and crime statistical information to help protect the citizens of the city.  Data-driven policing is the use of analytical information and technology to acknowledge and identify crimes or targets in order to more efficiently […]

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