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Brookland-Cayce Wrestlers Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand honored by West Columbia City Council for championship season

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday, recognizing the The Brookland-Cayce Varsity Wrestling Team for all of their accomplishments in the 2021 school year. Specifically recognized were Coach Craig Watts, wrestlers: Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand II (all pictured) for their accomplishments. Part of the resolution reads:Brookland […]

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West Columbia City Council celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

The West Columbia City Council recognized Teacher Appreciation Week at its regular meeting, Tuesday. The recognition was to thank past and present teachers for their service. West Columbia Councilwoman Casey Hallman and Councilman Mickey Pringle (both professional educators) stood with Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks to receive the proclamation, Tuesday.

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West Columbia designated as a Purple Heart City by City Council

The City of West Columbia was designated as a Purple Heart City, at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Several distinguished veterans (pictured) were at the council meeting to commemorate the designation. A Purple Heart City sign will be placed on the corner of 12th Street and Jarvis Klapman.

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Crash causes lanes to close in Lexington, Tuesday afternoon

The Lexington Police Department announced that a three vehicle collision occurred Tuesday in the 5400 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) near Old Cherokee. The crash had multiple outbound lanes closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens. Lanes were opened at about 1:30 p.m. The collision was caused by […]

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32 Airport, Brookland-Cayce students complete Early College and dual enrollment programs

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Thirty-two Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and dual enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and are invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony. All of the Lexington Two students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned the college […]

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Joseph Buchmaier crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr. Bearcat, Alex Wright is Mr. Senior

Congratulations to Joseph Buchmaier, who was crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr.Bearcat, Saturday.  Twelve students participated in the competition, which raised more than $3,000 for Happy Wheels, a charity that operates in three South Carolina children’s hospitals and allows patients to pick a new toy or book weekly for the length of their hospital stays. Among […]

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Large Gervais Street Bridge Dinner crowd happy to socialize again

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and we’re thrilled with this event.”Sunday’s […]

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West Columbia City Council meeting in-person, Tuesday – mask mandate expires

The City of West Columbia will hold an in-person West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. The regular meeting is at 6 p.m. at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7ns5QFyJojE The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate – that was instituted to prevent the […]

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