Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, candidate for the GOP nomination to run for president was in West Columbia, at Eagle Aviation, Friday. Phil Roberson, of the TV show Duck Dynasty was with Cruz. South Carolina’s First-in-the-South Primary is Saturday.

From the office of Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher RE: Hispanic Male Victim of Homicide on 02/14/2016 At this time, Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher does not have a positive identification on the Hispanic male subject that was the shooting victim in the homicide that occurred on Sunday in Lexington County. The man died after allegedly […]

Airport held off Orangeburg-Wilkinson by a score of 57-47 Tuesday night. “We found a way to win and now we get to play another game,” said Airport Head Coach Jimmy Kinard after the game. He said his team had to play with more intensity. C.J. Wright had 21 for the Eagles. And Daniel Gilins had […]

The Brookland-Cayce Boys Basketball team  upset Hannahan Tuesday 56 to 48. It was the first basketball playoff win in eight years for the Bearcats. The game was played at Hannahan. Brookland-Cayce was a three seed and Hannahan was a two seed.

There will be a Midlands Rally with Duck Commander Phil Robertson and Special Guest Ted Cruz, Friday. Robertson and  Cruz will be joined by Congressman Jeff Duncan and other local leaders and supporters. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event starts at 5:30.p.m. Register here: Robertson, Cruz event Registration Tickets are needed to enter. Tickets […]

B.J. Unthank is the City of West Columbia’s new Economic Development Director. Unthank, the former city councilman, began in the new job Tuesday. Economic Development Director Donna Smith is retiring effective April 1. She said she is looking forward to her retirement. Unthank is working with Smith to help transition into the new job. “I’m […]

The fourth annual Brookland-Cayce Baseball 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Feb. 20. The race will be held to raise funds for the Brookland-Cayce High School baseball program, with proceeds going to help renovate the BCHS baseball field and press box. Funds will also be used for equipment. The race was started in memory of John […]

This video was taken on Feb. 14, 2016. It was shot at Riverwalk in West Columbia near the Moffatt Street entrance to the park. The river is high and moving fast.