admin@westmetro_news
On May 15, Gray Collegiate Academy had 11 student-athletes sign to play a sport in college. “That is 20 for the year,” said Adam Holmes, Gray’s Athletics Director. “We had a total of 40 senior athletes, so that means that 50 percent of our senior athletes signed or received money to go on and play […]
Read More >>
Garrett Allen Galloway, Sr, 43, of West Columbia, loving husband of Robyn Skipper Galloway, has gone home to be with our heavenly Father. He passed away suddenly at his home early Sunday, May 20, 2018. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of Mrs. Robin Joy Johnson and the late Derrick “Ricky” Allen Galloway. […]
Read More >>
City of West Columbia employees participated in the Backhoe Rodeo, Monday. The competition was held at the B Avenue Community Center. It included the use of heavy machinery to perform precise maneuvers, like picking up an egg and pouring liquid from small containers. Chris Cranford was the winner of the rodeo. Ashton Miles placed […]
Read More >>Dr. Adam Lazzarini was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a man died of a gunshot wound at Lazzarini’s Cayce home on Oct. 9. After being charged, Lazzarini’s medical license was suspended by the S.C. Board of Medical Examiners, but that suspension has been lifted, said Eric Bland, Lazzarini’s attorney. Now, Lazzarini, a hip surgeon who […]
Read More >>Three inmates broke out of the Orangeburg detention center over the weekend. One of them has been captured in Lexington County, according to Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. In a press release Ravenell said: “Christopher Boltin was taken into custody in Lexington County by sheriff’s deputies in that jurisdiction,” Ravenell said: “He will be returned […]
Read More >>
Three Brookland-Cayce athletes have signed letters of intent over the past week to play their sports at the college level. They include: Volleyball – Diamond Moore — Columbia College Softball — Cristen Hipp — Louisburg College Basketball — Mya Benn — Columbia College Diamond Moore, seated center, is flanked by Columbia College volleyball coach Keyaira […]
Read More >>
CDEP 4K Summer Model Cayce Elementary – 4 classes Approximately 60 students total June 11—July12, M-Th. Closed July 2- 5 8am—2:30pm Summer Reading Camps Cayce Elementary Approximately 200 students total both sites Pineview Elementary June 11—July 19, M-Th. 8:00am—1:00pm for students 7:30am – 1:30pm for teachers Title 1 Summer Intervention Program Cayce Elementary – 2 […]
Read More >>The Rhythm on the River concert is cancelled for Saturday evening (My 19.) The threat of rain was too high to proceed with the concert. Its organizers said the show is scheduled to be back on next week. The concerts are held at the West Columbia Riverwalk Ampitheatre.
Read More >>