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Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia moved to 4A from 2A by student multiplier, Brookland-Cayce moves up to 4A, too

Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia has been moved up two classifications after the SC High School League implemented realignment, Tuesday. Gray will from a 2A school to 4A. Other 2A high schools in Region 4 refused to play Gray beginning last school year because Gray had dominated them in […]

HOTWORX high-intensity workout cuts the ribbon at 115 State St. in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a Ribbon Cutting Tuesday morning at HOTWORX at 114 State St., West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles welcomed the new high-intensity physical workout facility to the revitalized “heart and center of town” where there is a “high level of energy.” Owner Tara Johns […]

Chapin man charged with attempted murder

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Chapin man accused of trying to stab a man to death Sunday. Cameron Thomas Hinckley, 23, is charged with attempted murder, first-degree burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies were dispatched to a house on Loveless […]

Man, 43, convicted of shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Lexington

Lavon Bernard Julius, age 43, originally from Columbia, was convicted Wednesday afternoon by a Lexington County jury, after approximately 30 minutes of deliberations, for the Murder of Zeloni Ellison, age 15. The trial began on Monday, with jury selection. The Honorable Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided over the trial and […]

4-year-old boy dies in Lexington County house fire, coroner identifies the victim

A four-year-old boy has died after a fire on Thursday evening at a home in the Boiling Springs area of Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in the house fire shortly after 6:30 p.m. as Mr. Lucas Ramirez Rodriguez, 4, of Lexington. He […]

5 Gray Collegiate athletes sign college scholarships

Five Gray Collegiate athletes have signed college scholarships and plan to play on the college level. Those signing are: JT Sowell to play football at Appalachian State Rilan Cunningham to play football at Coastal Carolina Braylhan Thomas to play basketball at Georgia Southern Darius Carr to play basketball at Wingate […]

Cayce Police investigators believe drugs were the motive in fatal apartment shooting, another person was shot and information sought

Cayce Police Department investigators are combing through evidence and following all leads into the shooting at Abbott Arms apartment that occurred at approximately 11 p.m., on Dec. 11. The City of Cayce has provided an update: “Investigators have recovered handguns and marijuana from the incident, and the vehicles used in […]

West Columbia Winter: Tips to ensure your home is safe for Christmas and energy efficient, too

The official first day of winter is Dec. 21. It is called the Winter Solstice. It is the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight. With the onslaught of winter, West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon said it is a good idea to take precautions to make […]