Hillary Clinton heralded “the rise of the African-American middle class,” but she said there is “so much left to do.” Clinton, a Democrat, is seeking the nomination of her party to become the presidential nominee. Bernie Sanders is challenging her in South Carolina’s Primary, Saturday. She spoke at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, Wednesday […]

Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Donnie Myers was charged with driving under the influence, Monday. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Myers was found to have a blood alcohol level of  0.09, just above the allowable limit. A highway patrol reports said Myers was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Old Chapin Road and Beech Creek […]

Get 40 pounds of FARM FRESH chicken – tenderloins and wings – for $80. The last day to order is Sunday (Feb. 28.) Call Chuck Underhill at House of Raeford – (803) 944-0829. The proceeds of the chicken sale will fund a mission for orphaned and impoverished children in Guatemala. Pick up is March 5.

Andalyn Mills, 31, has been charged with felony DUI after an accident earlier this month that lead to the death of a prematurely born baby. Mills, of Pelion, was initially arrested for DUI after the Feb. 13, wreck on Two Notch Road. A SCHP report said she crossed the center line in her vehicle and hit a […]

Brian McDowell of the West Columbia Police Department, was recognized as the Law Enforcement Officer of the Month at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce February Breakfast, Tuesday. He is pictured with Capt. Scott Morrison of the WCPD, left, and Vaughn Dozier of First Community Bank, the sponsor of the award.  Photo taken by […]

Jesse Sturgess was named the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Living Well Student of the Month at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce February Breakfast, Tuesday. He is pictured with Herbert A. Wood Elementary School Principal Nicole Singletary and Dr. Bill James, superintendent of Lexington School Disrtict 2.  Jesse is a student at Wood Elementary School […]

Laurie Williams was named the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Living Well Teacher of the Month at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce February Breakfast, Tuesday. Laurie is pictured with Butch Wallace from U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s office and Smokey Davis, of the Lexington County Development Corp. Laurie is a teacher at Wood Elementary School in Pine Ridge. Photo […]

Gracyn Whitaker was recognized as the Student of the Month at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce February Breakfast, Tuesday. Gracyn is pictured with Herbert A. Wood Elementary School Principal Nicole Singletary and Dr. Bill James, superintendent of Lexington School Disrtict 2.  Gracyn is a fifth-grader at Wood Elementary School in Pine Ridge. Photo taken by Vickie Lovett, […]