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Coroner identifies Cayce man killed in hit-and-run incident, Thursday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was died after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 6:25 p.m., Thursday in the 1200 block of Frink Street, Cayce. According to Fisher, Mr. John Wesley Butler, 64, of Cayce, was walking across the road when he was struck […]

New Karate Dojo on Sunset Boulevard is a testament to Sensei Brian Pena’s success

Sensei Brian Pena has been involved in the martial arts for almost 40 years. His new Karate Dojo is scheduled for a Jan. 2, Grand Opening and Pena is pleased with where he is. “I have been blessed to be a part of this community,” Pena said. He also said […]

Cayce Police investigating deadly hit and run

The Cayce Police Department is actively investigating a vehicle hit and run which left a Cayce man dead. At approximately 6:30 p.m, in the 1200 Block of Frink Street, a man was walking when witnesses state they saw an SUV type vehicle strike him and flee the scene toward Charleston […]

4 Airport High School baseball players sign to play in college

Four Airport High School baseball players have declared their intent to play their sport at the college level. The four Airport players are Layne Turner, with USC-Sumter; Blake Palyok, Spartanburg Methodist College; and Blake Morrison and John Allen Forrester, Newberry College. All four participated in signing ceremonies at their high […]

Event by Carolina Boxer Rescue is Saturday

Event by Carolina Boxer RescueThe Hanger at Hunter Gatherer, Columbia, SCDuration: 5 hrPublic · Anyone on or off FacebookCome celebrate the 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash!Timeline11:00AM Event Begins11AM-3PM – Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck11AM-4PM – Rib Brothers BBQ12PM-2:30PM Dog treat catching photos12:30PM Best Kisser Contest1:30PM Wiggle Butt Contest2:30PM Pup Cake […]

Parade of Lights one of the topics of WeCo River District’s monthly meeting

The WeCo River District Merchants Association held its it monthly meeting, Thursday at the Carolina Together headquarters at 803 Meeting St., West Columbia. WeCo River District President Steve Cohen said he was impressed with the size of the group that attended. About 30 business owners were on hand. Cohen talked […]

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Skylar King signs to play baseball at West Virginia University

Skylar King, of Brookland-Cayce High School, signed to play baseball at West Virginia University, Wednesday morning. King is a 3A All-Region 5 baseball player and an All-Region 5 football player. He has also been selected for the North-South All-Star football game played in Myrtle Beach.

C-WC Chamber Member Amick’s Guns offers gunsmithing, sales and training

Amick’s Guns is at 2335 Airport Blvd, in Cayce. It’s a family owned gun sales and repair business that opened in 1996. Carolina Tactical Training is also a part of Amick’s Guns. “We offer all sorts of gun services,” said Brad Amick, owner. “If it has a trigger we will […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce and Gray qualify for State Cheer Competition

The Airport, Brookland-Cayce and Gray Competitive Cheer Teams have qualified for the State Cheer Competition that will take place Nov. 20, at Colonial Life Arena. Airport High School placed second out of 21 teams to qualify for the state competition in the 4A division. Brookland-Cayce placed sixth out of 28 […]

2 newly elected members sworn-in to serve on Cayce City Council, Tuesday

Two newly elected members of Cayce City Council were sworn in Tuesday at the Cayce City Council meeting. Tim James, who won reelection in District 1, was sworn in by Dr. Eddie Coakley from Trinity Baptist Church Cayce. James was surrounded by his wife, Gay, his two daughters and former […]