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West Columbia Police respond to a shooting Monday evening

From the West Columbia Police Department – The West Columbia Police Department is currently (around 6:30 p.m.) on the scene of a shooting on the 300 block of Hudson Street. The investigation has shown the shooting to be an isolated incident and there is no danger in the area. Additionally, […]

Another Broken Egg Café coming to West Columbia in the 4West portion of the Brookland Development

Another Broken Egg Cafe will locate in the 4West complex being built at State and Meeting streets in West Columbia. The cafe will be in a 3,974 sq.-ft. space that is part of the Class A retail/restaurant portion of 4West. 4West is the final phase of the Brookland Project and it […]

Cayce Police Department is holding a “Mending Tree Ceremony” to help victims of crime in the healing process

The City of Cayce Police Department will hold a “Mending Tree Ceremony” Wednesday, at 10 a.m., May 4. The CPD will provide ribbons of crime and their families, along with words of encouragement and other inspiration. Victims of crime can be affected mentally, spiritually, financially and emotionally. Unfortunately, the choices […]

Suspect in the killing of Officer Drew Barr killed himself

Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr, 28, was killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning while on a call for service. The person suspected of shooting Barr is also dead, taking his own life, after a 7-hour standoff. Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan said Barr gave the ultimate sacrifice and […]

Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr is shot and killed responding to domestic disturbance call

The Cayce Police department has identified the officer killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. Officer Drew Barr has been identified as the officer who was shot and killed responding to a call that came in around 2:48 a.m. Sunday. CPD graphic below.

Cayce Police Officer shot

The Cayce Police Department has reported that at approximately 2:48 a.m., Sunday, the Cayce Police Department received a call regarding a domestic disturbance. The suspect related to that call opened fire and shot one of the 3 Cayce Police Officers, responding. No information on the condition of the officer has […]

Cayce’s Soiree on State rings a festive tune

Tokyo Joe sang into the night and vendors offered deals all afternoon long. The Cayce Fire Department demonstrated its fire truck’s lift ability and kids played in a zone set up just for them. After a two-year COVID hiatus, Cayce’s Soiree on State returned to a festive and appreciative crowd. […]

Kinetic Derby Day in full swing in West Columbia until 3:30 p.m. Cayce PD wins grudge match vs WCPD

Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia are packed for Kinetic Derby Day. Check out the Ferris Wheel and the Artisan Market. Events will be ongoing until 3:30 p.m. The Cayce Police Department, with Chief Chris Cowan won the PD Grudge Match, outracing the West Columbia Police Department and Chief […]

Brookland Cayce wins the Region Championship in baseball

Brookland-Cayce clinched the Region 5 Championship in baseball Friday night. BC defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson 17-0 to win the Region crown. It’s the Bearcats’ first Region Championship since 2008. The 2008 team also won the State Championship. The championship was celebrated with a fireworks display at the BC baseball field behind the […]