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12 Gray Collegiate student-athletes sign to play college sports

Gray Collegiate Academy held a signing ceremony, Wednesday for athletes who signed to play their sport in college. There were 13 Gray students who signed to play in college. They are pictured with Athletic Director and Football Coach Adam Holmes and Principal Dr. Brian Newsome. Those students are: Jordan Robinson- […]

Rhythm on the River concert, Blues Deluxe SC plays Saturday May 13

Enjoy the warm spring breeze coming off of the Congaree River, as music plays all around you. The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday (May 13.). The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturdays at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Coming […]

Rhythm on the River concert, Blues Deluxe SC plays Saturday May 13

3 Brookland-Cayce students have been accepted into Governor’s School

Three Brookland-Cayce High School students have been accepted into Governor’s School programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Brock Jones will be attending Governor’s School for the Arts in Greenville with an emphasis on drama. The residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors gives artistically talented students from across the […]

Irmo Fire Responds to house fire, no injuries

Irmo Fire District crews were on scene of a structure fire, Wednesday night, in the 1500 block of Willow Tree Lane (near Brood River Road.) The fire was put out and there were no injuries. The structure was saved and damage was limited to a small portion of the house. […]

Brookland-Cayce’s Hayden Thomas signs to play baseball at the college level

Brookland-Cayce’s Hayden Thomas has signed to play baseball for the College of Charleston.With his family, coaches and teammates around him, along with BC supporters, Thomas signed his letter of intent to play for the Cougars. He is the son of Jaqueline and Lee Thomas, pictured below.

Taste on the River, featuring the best restaurants, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13 at Stone River, Get your tickets now

The 7th Annual Taste on the River is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13. It will be from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PMat Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. Click here to get tickets Taste on the River feature the best restaurants from around the Midlands coming together […]

Irmo Fire District crew responds to crash involving school bus – No students on board

Irmo Fire District crews were on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a school bus on St Andrews Road. It occurred, Tuesday, in front on Irmo High School just after 3 p.m. There were no students on the bus according to the Irmo Fire District […]

Collision on Harbison Boulevard disrupts traffic flow, Tuesday morning

Irmo Fire District crews were on scene of a vehicle collision on Harbison Boulevard at Country Squire Drive. It happened before 9 a.m. There were no injuries reported, but several lanes were blocked. Police asked Drivers to please use alternate routes if possible.