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Mandy Fournier receives Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award

Cayce Public Safety Officer  Mandy Fournier has been awarded the City of Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award for going above and beyond her duties as a Cayce Public Safety officer. She was recognized at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday.

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Man released from hospital charged in officer-involved shooting

City of Cayce Spokeswoman Ashley Hunter issued a statement Tuesday afternoon regarding the Cayce Public Safety officer involved shooting. The statement is below. John William Day. (LCDC Photo.) On Sunday “at approximately 8:15 p.m. Officers responded to 141 Tufton Court located in the City of Cayce for a report of gunshots coming from the residence. Officers […]

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West Columbia introduces new Code Compliance Inspector

Siahee Shipman was introduced as the City of West Columbia’s new Code Compliance Inspector at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Shipman was with the City of Columbia for 13 years before coming to West Columbia. He is pictured with Code Compliance Manager  Rozell Johnson, left. Councilmen Trevor Beddell, Jimmy Brooks, Mayor Bobby Horton, and Councilman […]

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Mary Shaffer is Miss Bearcat 2017

The Brookland-Cayce High School Miss Bearcat Pageant was held Monday Night. Mary Shaffer was crowned Miss Bearcat. Here are some Photos from the pageant.   

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Police investigate West Columbia shooting

There was a shooting in the parking lot of the West Columba Habitat for Humanity Restore around 3 p.m. Monday, said Capt. Scott Morrison, assistant West Columbia Police chief. The West Columbia Police Department had several units – and assistance from other law enforcement agencies- and a helicopter on the scene looking for a man […]

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Officer-involved shooting in Cayce

SLED is investigating a Sunday night shooting that involves a Department of Public Safety officer.   Officers were called to a report of shots fired at a home Sunday night, according to  SLED. At the site, officers became involved in a confrontation with a man when the shooting occurred. The man who was shot was […]

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West Columbia City Council to meet Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The West Columbia City Council will meet for its Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia Included on the agenda are: A report on the 2016 Goals and Priorities Strategic Plan Ordinances: Chris Drive Council Analysis: Second Reading Consideration of the Planning Commission’s Recommendation […]

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Lexington 2 Teacher Recruitment Fair draws large turnout

Turnout was heavy for the Lexington 2 School District’s Teacher Recruitment Fair, Saturday. Dr. Angela Cooper, Lexington 2’s Chief Human Resource Officer, said interest in the district his high based on the numbers at the recruitment fair. More than 250 pre-registered, and some teacher candidates came that were not pre-registered. Kevin Smoak, Lexington 2’s teacher recruiting coordinator, said those […]

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