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Brookland-Cayce’s Gracie Walker signs to play softball at the college level

A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete declared her intent to play softball at the college level. Senior Gracie Walker participated in a signing ceremony Thursday, declaring her intent to play with Limestone College. Walker, an outfielder, has been playing with Brookland-Cayce softball since seventh grade. Thursday’s event, held in the arena’s […]

Cayce Fire Department responds to fuel spill on I-77, Thursday

The Cayce Fire Department and Columbia’s HazMat Team were on the scene of a fuel spill from a tractor trailer. It happened before noon Thursday, on I 77 at the north bound mile marker 2. One lane of traffic was shut down and drivers were asked to use caution traveling […]

Thanksgiving Day dining options in West Columbia

Thanksgiving Day is always the 4th Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Day is also the time for West Columbia families to gather, give thanks and enjoy a big meal. The tradition is for everyone to come home and sit around the table for […]

Lexington 2 to swear in new school board members, Thursday

The Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting, before its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Thursday, to swear in new board members elected on Nov. 8. The meeting will be held at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, 509 Bulldog Blvd., Cayce. The meeting will begin at […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate to compete in State Cheer Finals on Saturday

Airport High School’s Varsity Cheer Team is headed to the 4A State Finals, Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Airport competes at 4:54 and the AHS fan section is 103. Brookland-Cayce’s Varsity Cheer Team is also headed to the 3A State Finals. BC competes at 12:51, Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. […]

West Columbia Police free female from alleged domestic violence related shooting incident

West Columbia Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Westgate Drive about a domestic violence related shooting incident at approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday A female victim was located andsafely brought out of the residence. The scene was secured and investigated as a barricadedsubject situation. Law enforcement was able to […]

Cayce Police Department accepting donations for annual Shop with a Cop

The Cayce Police Department is accepting donations for their annual Shop with a Cop Event, December 22nd. Our goal is for each child to receive $150 to spend on Christmas gifts! The annual Shop with a Cop event gives children in the community a chance to interact with police on a personal […]

Coroner identifies 24-year-old who was shot and killed at a West Columbia apartment complex

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a man who was shot and killedduring an incident, Monday, shortly after 1:30 p.m. at 1035 Comanchee Trail (RiverbankRetreat Apartments), West Columbia in Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. Devonte Jerone Craft, 24, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times inthe […]

I-77 bridge repair in Lexington County scheduled to begin in March

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin the repair of several bridges on I-77 in Lexington County on March 10. The repair effort will result in the closing of exits and entrances to I-77 for extended periods of time. The project is expected to be completed by the end […]