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Brookland-Cayce Championship Boys Soccer Team honored with Resolution from State Sen. Nikki Setzler

Brookland-Cayce High School thanked State Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia. He honored the Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer team and coaches with a resolution in the South Carolina Senate Tuesday. The BC Soccer team won the 3A State Championship in May. State Rep. Micah Caskey also posed in the photo to honor the team. “I was […]

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East Point Academy students host carnival to enhance learning of probabilities

From Channing Anderson East Point IT Coordinator- What are the chances? Wrapping up the 20/21 school year, 7th grade students at East Point Academy hosted a Probability Carnival. The project, created by teachers Jodi Collier and Aimee Lindstrom, required students to create a carnival game, figure out the probability of winning the game, and track […]

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West Columbia promotes city and businesses, displaying faces on banners in River District and Triangle City

From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]

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COVID state of emergency expires in South Carolina

It may have been only a formality but it is a sign we’ve come a long way since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. The state of emergency in South Carolina has expired. The state of emergency was last extended on May 22, It lapsed Sunday. Most face covering ordinances have dropped since early […]

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Lexington County Fire Service responds to early morning fire

The Lexington County Fire Service and Lexington County EMS responded to a structure fire at 5 a.m., Monday in the 4000 block of Fairview Road. The structure on fire was a 40×60 metal building that was being used as a private bar, according a Lexington County report. There were no injuries were reported. Seven units […]

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Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders recognized on Business Day in West Columbia – Photo Gallery

The Asian -American/Pacific Islanders Business day was held at Mota Crosslinking on May 27. It was held at Mota Crosslinking Business Academy on 12 Street in West Columbia. On that day, Resolutions were read from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Gov. Henry McMaster recognized the impact of Asian-American/Pacific Islander businesses in West Columbia and […]

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Driver injured in road shooting on I-77 near Cayce

A driver was wounded by gunfire Thursday in Cayce.The Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating a driver-involved shooting. A driver left 12th Street in Cayce and drove onto I-77 North at about 10 p.m., Thursday. Cayce Police said another driver pulled up beside him and fired. At least four bullets were fired into the […]

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Airport’s Angel Altamirano, Micah Hill sign to play soccer at Columbia College

Two Airport High School athletes declared their intent to play soccer at the college level. Seniors Micah Hill and Angel Altamirano both signed letters of intent to play on the inaugural soccer team at Columbia College. The two Airport athletes participated in a signing ceremony Friday in the school arena, attended by family, coaches, and […]

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