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Brookland-Cayce science teacher Elizabeth McShane passes away

Brookland-Cayce High School science teacher Elizabeth McShane passed away late last week. Brookland-Cayce sent an email Monday afternoon informing students and parents of McShane’s passing. A copy of the letter is posted below: Dear Brookland-Cayce Families:It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of a member of […]

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Lifetime Achievement Award, inducted into Hall of Fame

Kristian Niemi, owner of Black Rooster in West Columbia’s Brookland development, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. He was also inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame at the annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Nov. […]

Lexington 2 to implement use of metal detectors at arena and stadium events

As part of Lexington Two’s commitment to the safety of students, families, employees, and community members, the district will implement regular use of metal detectors to screen spectators at arena and stadium events beginning on Monday, November 28. All event attendees will be asked to follow instructions of the security […]

Cayce Police investigate motorcycle crash in which a man died in Lexington County

The Cayce Police Department, along with the SC Highway Patrol, the West Columbia Police Department, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, were on the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and vehicle, Saturday night. At approximately 8:03 p.m., the vehicle was leaving the parking lot of the Three Fountains […]

Gamecocks defeat Clemson to end Tigers’ streak

South Carolina beat Clemson, 31-30, Saturday. It was the Gamecocks’ first win over the No. 8, Tigers since 2013. Clemson led 14-0 at one point, but USC battled back and took the lead in the fourth quarter, then held it. It was Clemson’s first home loss in 40 games, dating […]

Check out the “Lights Before Christmas” at Riverbanks Zoo

Soak in the sights and sounds of the season at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden during Lights Before Christmas presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Timed tickets are required for the Zoo’s annual holiday lights spectacular — now underway on select evenings through December 30. Merriment comes alive from 5 […]

Shop West Columbia on Small Business Saturday, this Saturday, Nov. 26

Small Business is the backbone of the West Columbia economy. Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, Nov. 26 in advance of the holiday shopping season. And West Columbia is ready for it.Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop in the local community and support local businesses. Clothing shops, restaurants and […]

Cayce Police Department and Cayce United Pentecostal Church deliver Thanksgiving food baskets to families in need

Members of the Cayce Police Department went out into the community Wednesday to deliver food baskets to families in need, with the help of Cayce United Pentecostal Church.The CPD and its community partner helped make Thanksgiving better. (CPD photos)

West Columbia Police Department and Columbia Church of Christ help families in need on Thanksgiving

The West Columbia Police Department partnered with the Columbia Church of Christ to get Thanksgiving meals to families in need on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Members of the West Columbia Police Department and the West Columbia Outreach Program assisted in packaging and delivering 120 meals. The WCPD’s community business partners […]