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Clemson QB Hunter Helms, a Gray Collegiate grad, invited to prestigious Manning Passing Academy

Clemson QB Hunter Helms, a graduate of West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy, has been invited to be a counselor at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy in June. Helms will follow in the footsteps of former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence as a MPA counselor. Hunter first met Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning when he attended the […]

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4 Brookland-Cayce athletes sign to play at the college level

Four Brookland-Cayce student-athletes signed to play sports at the college level, Thursday. Jeremy Daniels will run track at Columbia International. Owen Plane signed to play football at Furman. Ian Myers is going to Auburn to run track, and Jordon Wise will play football at North Greenville.

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House of Raeford chicks help Lexington 2 K5 students learn about fowl life

A lot of chicks hatched this week at three Lexington Two elementary schools. House of Raeford delivered eggs to Cayce Elementary School, Riverbank Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts, so kindergarten students could see the baby chicks emerge from their shells. “It’s so exciting for them to see the chicks,” said Tressie Derrick, […]

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Funeral Service for Unclaimed Veteran Donald Sealey is Friday at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has announced that the funeral service for Mr. Donald R. Sealey has been scheduled. Mr. Sealey’s funeral, with military honors, will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Mr. Steve Goulet of American Legion Post 193, has been instrumental in the coordination of arrangements. Mr. Sealey, […]

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Woods fire causes smokey conditions in the Red Bank area of Lexington County

Lexington County administrators reported a multi-acre woods fire at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area, after 9 a.m. Thursday. The fire was causing smoke on the road. The report stated that “Stumps and other material in the burned area will continue to smolder over the next […]

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Tartan Day South and John Banks touted for success at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

Tartan Day South and Director John Banks were recognized by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was conducted at the Chamber’s monthly Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia. This year, its tenth year, Tartan Day South attracted a record-breaking crowd of 13,000 […]

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Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer Champions, finish undefeated in Region 5

The Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer Team finished undefeated in Region 5-3A. The defending Class 3A 2021 champions also won the Region 5-3A title for 2022. The Bearcats defeated Swansea, 10-0, Tuesday night and posted a 10-0 record versus Region 5 opponents. The Bearcats will play the last regular season match at 7 p.m., Thursday at home […]

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Rhythm on the River concerts are back with The Sensational Epics, Saturday

Rhythm on the River , presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, is back. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, or you can find a seat in the Amphitheater as the soothing flow of the Congaree […]

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