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Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team makes State Finals

The Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team is on the list of finalists that will be competing in the SC High School League competitive cheer championships. The finals are scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Florence Civic Center. Brookland-Cayce earned a spot in the Class 3A competition. The schools learned the news base don points from qualifying rounds […]

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Lakeview School Historical Marker unveiled and dedicated

The Lakeview School historical marker dedication and unveiling ceremony was held on Friday at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center at 1218 Batchelor Street, West Columbia. Rev. Kenneth Taylor of Turner Memorial AME Church offered the invocation. He said the occasion is one to celebrate the great legacy of Lakeview School and it offers hope for greater […]

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Airport Cheer Team qualifies for State Finals

Airport High School’s Cheer Team has earned a spot at the SC High School League competitive cheer finals. Airport placed 4th overall in the Class 4A qualifier held at Irmo High School. The Eagles Cheer Team were also 4A Lower State Champions. The Class 4A final set for Dec. 19 at the Florence Civic Center. […]

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16 from Lexington County among 40 indicted in federal racketeering conspiracy

A federal grand jury returned a 147-count superseding indictment against 40 defendants across South Carolina in the largest federal racketeering conspiracy in South Carolina history, US Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced Thursday. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stood with other local, state and federal law enforcement leaders as U.S. McCoy announced the indictments. Lexington […]

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Cayce has new “Light Diamond” sculpture

The City of Cayce has added a “Light Diamond” sculpture. The Light Diamond sculpture is in Cayce’s Art Lot, in the River Arts District on State Street. The art light is aglow at night. The “sculpture was designed by Will Bryan and fabricated by metal artist Chris Stuyk & Co.

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Holiday shopping rising at the Meeting Street Artisan Market and the rest of West Columbia

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, West Columbia businesses, including Meeting Street Artisan Market vendors, are seeing activity increase. Danny Shealy is the owner of Big Sid’s Happy Place Designs. He markets his creations at the Artisan Market. “I love the Artisan Market, he said, it’s a great place.” The City of West […]

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Brookland-Cayce students present Christmas lights drive-thru

The students, and staff, of Brookland-Cayce High School brought the Christmas spirit to the campus Wednesday evening. The Brookland-Cayce High School DECA presented a Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Display Drive Thru. Several clubs participated said Tiffany Aull, a BC teacher who helped organize the nighttime light show. Clubs and organizations from BC’s student body set […]

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Mobile medical care available at Turner Memorial AME Church, every other Monday

Cooperative Health Mobile Unit, in partnership with Turner Memorial AME Church, is serving the health needs in West Columbia’s Community of District 5 and surrounding areas. The Mobile unit is located at Turner Memorial AME Church parking lot at 1122 Monticello Street, West Columbia, every other Monday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 […]

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