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Multicultural Business Alliance Day Marks Historic Celebration of Unity, Leadership, and Economic Empowerment in South Carolina

South Carolina witnessed a remarkable moment of unity, leadership, and multicultural collaboration as community leaders, entrepreneurs, public officials, advocates, and residents gathered to celebrate the successful launch of Multicultural Business Alliance Day. The inaugural event brought together visionaries, business leaders, and communities with a shared mission of uplifting entrepreneurs, strengthening partnerships, and fostering meaningful relationships across […]

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Lexington 2 Superintendent Dr. Angela Cooper, West Columbia schools coming under new, but familiar, leadership

Dr. Angela Cooper was announced in March as the Lexington Two School District’s Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. While Cooper is new to the position of superintendent, she had been serving as Interim Superintendent since February, she has long been a familiar face in Lexington Two. She has spent 19 years of her career […]

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George Washington crossed the Congaree River celebrated in Cayce’s Riverland Park as part of America’s 250th Birthday, Saturday

By Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas – As cities across America look for ways to remember history and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, we’re blessed to have an important Revolutionary War story right here in the City of Cayce. At H. Kelley Jones Park, you’ll not only find a tubing takeout, playground, our Riverwalk trail, and […]

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Taylor Watford Foundation Run for Hope attracts hundreds of runners along the Cayce Avenues

It was a warm Saturday, and 250 registered runners, and walkers, came of for the Taylor Watford Foundation Run for Hope. Even a pony ran the race. The starting point was the Brookland-Cayce High School Arena, and the race took place through the Cayce Avenues. There were also tables set up for vendors who serve […]

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Art on State fills the streets on a beautiful May night

It proved to be an unforgettable night filled with art, music, and local atmosphere. It was West Columbia’s 8th Annual Art on State, Friday, in the 100-200 blocks of State Street, a celebration of creativity and community. There were live muralists, live music, and unique shops shopping and artisan vendors. And there was lots of […]

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Man accused of impersonating a police officer and carrying a weapon on school grounds

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer and carrying a weapon on school grounds. Christopher Patrick Brewer, 41, carried a personally owned handgun while at Beechwood Middle School in Lexington between 2022 and February 2026, according to an arrest warrant. “Brewer would present himself as a law enforcement officer […]

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Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton, of Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, West Columbia is 2026 SC Women in Business Award Winner

West Columbia’s own Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton has been recognized as one of the distinguished honorees of the 2026 SC Women in Business Awards, a prestigious statewide celebration recognizing exceptional women leaders who are making a lasting impact across South Carolina. Hosted by Integrated Media Publishing, the annual awards luncheon will take place on Wednesday, […]

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Lexington 2 offering summer camps for children in the months of June and July

Still looking for some fun and skill-building for your child this summer? Lexington Two has a number of summer camps in June and July.  JUNE          Fire & Flavor Culinary Summer Camp: Led by Lexington Two Innovation Center culinary instructor CeCe Parker, this two-week camp for rising 8th- and 9th-grade students will focus on building foundational kitchen […]

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