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Brookland-Cayce’s Gavin Taylor, Ronin Pettit sign college scholarship letters, Wednesday

Brookland-Cayce High Schools Gavin Taylor signed a letter-of-intent to play college football at Wofford. BC’s Ronin Pettit signed his letter-of-intent to Swim on the Mars Hill College Swim team. Taylor and Pettit signed at noon in Hall of Fame Room at the BCHS Arena.

Former Kindergarten Teacher gets 15 years for Sexually Abusing a Child

Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez, age 43, pled guilty this week in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree for sexually abusing a student. Eleventh Circuit Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the maximum sentence of fifteen (15) years following the guilty […]

No COVID deaths in South Carolina Monday, 3.1 million vaccinated

The COVID data for Monday, reported Tuesday by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Health, shows no COVID deaths, DHEC reported that in total 3.1 million had been vaccinated. Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible for the vaccine. Based on the state’s population of 5 million, more […]

Gov. Henry McMaster says parents will decide if students wear masks at school

SC Gov. Henry McMaster, on Tuesday, issued an Executive Order that lets South Carolina parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools throughout the state. The governor’s order also prohibits any county or local governments in the state from relying on prior orders or using a […]

Brookland-Cayce wins Lower State Boys Soccer Championship; Will play for State Championship

By Jackson Ward – Eduardo Moisa scored Brookland-Cayce’s first goal, versus Bishop England, Tuesday and he scored again with three minutes left in the second overtime. The Bearcat Boys Soccer Team won, 2-1, at Bishop England in the 3 A Lower State Championship Game. With the win, Brookland-Cayce advances to […]

Lexington Two names Brian Chatman as new Chief Operations Officer

Lexington School District Two has named Brian Chatman as the new Chief Operations Officer for the district. Chatman, who currently serves as director of administration for Saluda County Schools, will succeed Don Icenhower, who previously announced his retirement at the end of the current school year. Chatman’s appointment was approved […]

City of West Columbia distributes info on how to proceed at Sunset Boulevard Crosswalk at Capitol Square

The City of West Columbia has installed signs to help drivers know what to do at the HAWK traffic signal, on Sunset Boulevard, at Capitol Square. Some drivers have reported they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat the flashing signal as […]

Kussro, Cely, Gardner of Gray Collegiate soccer named to All-State Team

Three Gray Collegiate Academy soccer players have received post-season honors. Ryan Kussro (4) Guillermo Cely, (10) and JT Gardner, (22) have been selected for the SC High School Soccer Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Team. Gray Collegiate made it to the Upper State final this season, one game away from […]

Gray Collegiate falls in Upper State Final soccer, Brookland-Cayce’s soccer team travels to Bishop England, Tuesday

Gray Collegiate Academy lost to Christ Church in Greenville, Monday, by a score of 1-0 in the Class 2A Upper State final.Christ Church and Andrew Jackson will play at 7:30 pm Thursday at Irmo High School for the title. Brookland-Cayce defeated Oceanside Academy 4-3 Friday. The win sent the Bearcats, […]

Tupelo Grove Events and National Tax Service North Main hold ribbon-cutting

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, Saturday for Tupelo Grove Events and National Tax Service North Main. The businesses are at 1004 12th Street Cayce. The Chamber welcomed Denyse Nodden and Rick Nodden. Tupelo Grove is a Wedding and Event center.Dupre Catering […]