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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis said state is sound financially, but we must be better stewards of public funds

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis addressed Capital Rotary members Wednesday. In his role as South Carolina’s “private banker” he is responsible for managing, investing and retaining custody of nearly $50 billion in public funds. Loftis said state government is “doing well” financially, but he remains vigilant to “see that we are good stewards of your […]

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New signs installed in Cayce’s 12,000 Year History Park

A dozen new signs, marking the past of the area, have been placed at the 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek, in Cayce. The markers are called the “Wayside Exhibits” and were commissioned by the River Alliance. The signs were designed, produced and installed by the SC State Museum. The project, according to the […]

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Lexington 2 Schools cancelling afternoon programs Thursday – Monitoring conditions

.Due to forecasts of possible severe weather, Lexington Two is cancelling all afternoon and evening programs and activities on Thursday, February 6, including after-care programs, adult education classes, and sports and club events scheduled for that day.  The decision to cancel afternoon and evening programs and activities was made in consultation with local and county […]

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Riverbank Elementary wins Math Bowl trophy

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Riverbank Elementary took home top honors for the second consecutive year in the annual Academic Math Bowl. Riverbank Elementary’s team competed against Springdale Elementary on Feb. 5. The two teams were cheered on by fellow students, teachers, families, friends and others. Riverbank team members include Eric […]

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5 Brookland-Cayce athletes sign to play football in college

Wednesday is national signing for high school athletes who have received offers to play sports in college. Five Brookland-Cayce High School football players signed a letter-of-intent Wednesday. Those players are: Drew Weed to Newberry; Tradd Castles to Newberry; Brian Mims to Erskine; K.J. Blackmon to Erskine; and Malachi Brown to Erskine.

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5 Gray Collegiate athletes sign to play in college

Wednesday is national signing for high school athletes who have received offers to play sports in college. Five Gray Collegiate Academy athletes signed letters-of-intent, Wednesday. Those players are: Wheslen McLeod (football) to S.C. State; Noah Powell (football) to Presbyterian College; Hunter Helms (football) to Clemson. Caleb Moore (football) to Limestone; Lynsey Bryant (track and field) […]

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Overturned vehicle blocks Sunset Blvd. at I-26, Wednesday morning

The West Columbia Police Department has alerted motorists to please avoid the Intersection of Sunset Boulevard (US 378) and I-26. There is an over turned vehicle on Sunset Boulevard. All west bound lanes are blocked at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic was backed up to the Food Lion to the east of the incident. Several emergency […]

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Despite brain tumor, Tina Washington fulfills role as C-WC Chamber Board Chairwoman

A week ago, Tina Washington completed her term as the Board Chairwoman of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Because of a serious health issue, it was a tumultuous year for her. Just over four months ago, Washington had surgery to remove an oligodendroglioma brain tumor at MUSC in Charleston. “It was Sept. 23, during Hurricane […]

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