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West Columbia nonprofits serve the community, from children to seniors

Some of the most high profile non-profit organizations in the area are based in West Columbia. These compassion-based institutions serve children and elderly adults, and many other people in-between.  Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center offers a range of programs from after-school, recreational sports, and educational  tutoring, to senior wellness, entrepreneurial training and more. Dr. Cindye […]

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Cayce City Council recognizes the Airport High School Baseball Team for winning the 2025 4A State Championship.

Cayce City Council recognized the Airport High School Baseball Team, Wednesday evening, for winning the 2025 4A SCHSL State Championship. It is the first state championship in the history of the Airport High School baseball program, representing a momentous achievement for the players, coaches, families and the entire community. Councilman Phil Carter, a former baseball […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in automobile accident, Wednesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US 321 and Gardners Terrace Road (about one mile south of Pine Ridge) in Lexington County, Wednesday, at approximately 1 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Marcus Holmes Jr., 31, of Gaston, was traveling southbound on US […]

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Domestic Violence Assault sends a Lexington County Man to Prison for 20 years

Michael Boyd Harvey, II, age 53, pled guilty to Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature in Lexington County on Thursday, Sept. 4. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Harvey to the maximum 20 years in prison. Under South Carolina law, this offense is classified as serious and violent. On Aug. 26, 2024, […]

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City of Cayce announces music line-up, and 35 vendors for Cayce Fall Fest: Gone Country, Oct. 4

The City of Cayce announced, Tuesday, the details and music line-up for the 2025 Cayce Fall Fest: Gone Country! The popular live music festival has gone country this year and will return to Cayce on October 4, from noon – 6 pm! The live music and family-fun will take place at Cayce’s Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th […]

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Top portion of Lake Murray Dam will be closed Sunday, Sept. 21, for Dining on the Dam

The top portion of the Lake Murray Dam, including the walkway, will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians starting Sunday, September 21st at 6:00 A.M. for the Dining on the Dam event.  All traffic will be diverted to the dam’s lower roadway. The upper roadway and walkway will reopen after midnight on Monday, September 22nd. […]

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Lexington County woman accused of robbing a convenience store at knifepoint while eating an ice cream bar

A Lexington County woman is accused of robbing a convenience store at knifepoint Monday. Katrina Nicole Diaz, 39, is charged with armed robbery, three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “A deputy went to a convenience store […]

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Cayce Police Chief Bruce Wade earns his Doctorate in Criminal Justice and Criminology

The City of Cayce proudly announces that Police Chief, Dr. Bruce Wade, has achieved a major academic milestone, graduating with a Doctorate Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology (DCJ) from Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, September 12. Chief Wade’s accomplishment adds to his extensive law enforcement credentials, which already include a bachelor’s and […]

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