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N. Charleston man facing charges after Lexington County crime spree

A North Charleston man has been arrested and charged after a series of crimes at three Lexington County businesses. John Dytrych, 29, is charged with two counts of kidnapping, armed robbery, carjacking, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and attempting to purchase more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine in 30 days, according to arrest […]

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Brookland-Cayce Athletic Hall of Fame adds 5 new members Friday night

The night was filled with emotion for some- remembering such good times in their lives. Some hugged- wiping away tears, as they came face-to-face and realized the impact their mentors have made on them. Five new members of the Brookland-Cayce High School Athletic Hall of Fame were inducted Friday night. The new members were introduced […]

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Chapin wins at Airport

Airport lost to Chapin Friday, 42-34.  With the loss, Airport drops to 2-2 in 4A Region 4 and 3-6 overall. Chapin is now 4-0 in the Region, and 7-2 overall.

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Brookland-Cayce defeats Strom Thurmond

Brookland-Cayce defeated Strom Thurmond Friday night by a score of 28-6.  The Bearcats scored a TD in the first quarter and a TD in the second quarter. BC had a lead of 14-0 at the half. Neither team scored in the third quarter, but BC scored early in the fourth, for a 21-0 lead. Strom […]

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Busbee’s Performing Arts Company thrills 600 fifth-graders with Annie Jr. performance

The Eighth-Grade Performing Arts Company (PAC) of Busbee Creative Arts Academy performed the musical play Annie Jr. Friday morning at the school. The audience was 600 fifth-graders from several Lexington 2  elementary schools. Dr. Dixon Brooks, Busbee’s principal, said the arts company  rendered a “fantastic” performance of Annie Jr. Thursday night for the public. The elementary […]

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Airport hosts Chapin, BC hosts Strom Thurmond in Region games

Both Airport and Brookland-Cayce have home games Friday evening. The games start at 7:30 p.m. Airport will be at home to play Chapin. BC hosts Strom Thurmond. Airport is 2-1 in 4A Region 4. Chapin is 3-0 in the Region. Overall, Airport has a 3-5 record. Chapin is 6-2 Brookland-Cayce is 2-0 in 3A Region 5 […]

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Matrix Coaching offering Stress and Success classes

Matrix Coaching, and Suzanne Riley-Whyte, are offering classes to help deal with STRESS. The next classes is Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at 1303 Sunset Blvd. Contact: [email protected]  

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West Columbia Police Department offers Ladies Self Defense session

The West Columbia Police Department is conducting a Ladies Self Defense discussion and Taser demonstration on Nov. 1,  from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the West Columbia Police Department. Contact Lt. John Norman at 803-936-6280 to reserve a seat.

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