5 Brookland-Cayce athletes sign to play football in college
Wednesday is national signing for high school athletes who have received offers to play sports in college. Five Brookland-Cayce High School football players signed a letter-of-intent Wednesday. Those players are: Drew Weed to Newberry; Tradd Castles to Newberry; Brian Mims to Erskine; K.J. Blackmon to Erskine; and Malachi Brown to […]
Read More >>5 Gray Collegiate athletes sign to play in college
Wednesday is national signing for high school athletes who have received offers to play sports in college. Five Gray Collegiate Academy athletes signed letters-of-intent, Wednesday. Those players are: Wheslen McLeod (football) to S.C. State; Noah Powell (football) to Presbyterian College; Hunter Helms (football) to Clemson. Caleb Moore (football) to Limestone; […]
Read More >>Overturned vehicle blocks Sunset Blvd. at I-26, Wednesday morning
The West Columbia Police Department has alerted motorists to please avoid the Intersection of Sunset Boulevard (US 378) and I-26. There is an over turned vehicle on Sunset Boulevard. All west bound lanes are blocked at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic was backed up to the Food Lion to the east […]
Read More >>Despite brain tumor, Tina Washington fulfills role as C-WC Chamber Board Chairwoman
A week ago, Tina Washington completed her term as the Board Chairwoman of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Because of a serious health issue, it was a tumultuous year for her. Just over four months ago, Washington had surgery to remove an oligodendroglioma brain tumor at MUSC in Charleston. “It […]
Read More >>Martha Herchak, Craig Stirewalt to be inducted into Brookland-Cayce Hall of Fame, Thursday
Brookland-Cayce High School will induct its newest Hall of Fame members Thursday. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction, followed by the induction ceremony at 7. Seawell’s is at 1125 Rosewood Drive. Martha Herchak and Deputy Craig Stirewalt will be honored at the 19th […]
Read More >>Cayce Public Safety recognizes FLOCK, House of Raeford, for generosity
The Cayce Department of Public Safety recognized Chuck Underhill of FLOCK, House of Raeford’s charitable arm, at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday. Cayce DPS Officer Josh Addy said House of Raeford and FLOCK “are always there and have gone above and beyond to help us with anything we need.” […]
Read More >>Man involved in crash dies of a heart attack
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died Monday after being involved in a vehicle collision on the entrance ramp onto I-26 westbound at Harbison Boulevard, Columbia. The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. Charles F. Sowell, 71, of Kings Creek Road, Irmo, was the […]
Read More >>Funeral for 3 unclaimed veterans, who died in Lexington County, is Friday
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office announced, Tuesday, that the funeral service for three unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County has been scheduled. The funeral service, with military honors, will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday (Feb 7) at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The cremated remains of United States […]
Read More >>Nephron hosts students for Groundhog Job Shadowing Day
Nephron Pharmaceuticals hosted some of the brightest 7th and 8th graders, Monday, for National Groundhog Job Shadowing Day. The Midlands-area students learned all about advanced manufacturing.The company believes training our future workforce starts now.
Read More >>Man gets life for murder, burning, disposing of body in trash can
From the Office of 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard – Lee Anthony “Tony” Corley, a 39 year old Lexington County man, has been sentenced to Life in prison for the Murder of Alena Marie Kennedy, age 36, which occurred in April of 2017. The sentence was imposed on Monday, by […]
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