NEWS
The South Congaree Rodeo was recognized as the Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s monthly Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia. Rodeo promoters Rance Woodley, his wife Janice, and son Josh received […]
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The crowd lining Meeting Street in West Columbia Saturday came from all over. Under a clear, blue sky, they were there to see the races and take in all the other attractions, demonstrations and exhibits of the third Kinetic Derby Day soapbox. This year was the first Kinetic Derby Day in three years after a […]
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Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday. Barr was shot and killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning. Austin Leigh Henderson, 36, shot Barr. Henderson later killed himself, said police. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. at Batesburg-Leesville High School, 600 Summerland Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC, 29006. The […]
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From the West Columbia Police Department – The West Columbia Police Department is currently (around 6:30 p.m.) on the scene of a shooting on the 300 block of Hudson Street. The investigation has shown the shooting to be an isolated incident and there is no danger in the area. Additionally, no injuries are being reported […]
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Another Broken Egg Cafe will locate in the 4West complex being built at State and Meeting streets in West Columbia. The cafe will be in a 3,974 sq.-ft. space that is part of the Class A retail/restaurant portion of 4West. 4West is the final phase of the Brookland Project and it will also include luxury apartment […]
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The City of Cayce Police Department will hold a “Mending Tree Ceremony” Wednesday, at 10 a.m., May 4. The CPD will provide ribbons of crime and their families, along with words of encouragement and other inspiration. Victims of crime can be affected mentally, spiritually, financially and emotionally. Unfortunately, the choices of others can affect people […]
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Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr, 28, was killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning while on a call for service. The person suspected of shooting Barr is also dead, taking his own life, after a 7-hour standoff. Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan said Barr gave the ultimate sacrifice and he described Barr as a […]
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The Cayce Police department has identified the officer killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. Officer Drew Barr has been identified as the officer who was shot and killed responding to a call that came in around 2:48 a.m. Sunday. CPD graphic below.
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