Units respond to car fire on 12th Street Extension

The Lexington County Fire Service Ladder 5 unit responded to the 4400 block of 12th Street Ext. Sunday morning for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, heavy flames were coming from the vehicle, but firefighters had the fire extinguished in a short amount of time, according to a Lexington County […]

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Gray gets win over Swansea

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Swansea Friday night by a score of 63-12. Gray QB Hunter Helms went 21/26 402 yards passing and 6 TD’s. Gray was up 28-6 over Swansea at the half. QB Helms had over 200 yards passing and 4 TD’s in first half.Gray is in West Columbia.

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Brookland-Cayce defeats Airport in rivalry game

Brookland-Cayce defeated Airport Friday night at Fort Knox, on the BC campus, by a score of 35-32. Both teams are 4A in Region 5. It was a game that came down to the last possesion. The Bearcats got on the board first with nine miniutes left in the first qurater. […]

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Gray gets win over Swansea

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Swansea Friday night by a score of 63-12. Gray QB Hunter Helms went 21/26 402 yards passing and 6 TD’s. Gray was up 28-6 over Swansea at the half. QB Helms had over 200 yards passing and 4 TD’s in first half.Gray is in West Columbia.

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Brookland-Cayce defeats Airport in rivalry game

Brookland-Cayce defeated Airport Friday night at Fort Knox, on the BC campus, by a score of 35-32. Both teams are 4A in Region 5. It was a game that came down to the last possesion. The Bearcats got on the board first with nine miniutes left in the first qurater. […]

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Interactive Art Park, Alleyway on State Mural Ribbon Cutting is Wednesday

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 4) for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Alleyway on State Mural. It’s at 10 a.m. at 425 Meeting St. The one-of-a-kind park will feature musical events, art displays, artists booths and a farmer’s market. It also offers parking space for patrons […]

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Student-painted mural unveiled at Cayce Elementary School

More than 150 fifth-graders at Cayce Elementary School have added a personal touch to the school.  A mural painted by the students was unveiled, Wednesday. “It gives the students ownership,” said CES Assistant Principal Allyson Long. “They are a part of something. It’s their school. A part of them is […]

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Interactive Art Park, Alleyway on State Mural Ribbon Cutting is Wednesday

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 4) for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Alleyway on State Mural. It’s at 10 a.m. at 425 Meeting St. The one-of-a-kind park will feature musical events, art displays, artists booths and a farmer’s market. It also offers parking space for patrons […]

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Student-painted mural unveiled at Cayce Elementary School

More than 150 fifth-graders at Cayce Elementary School have added a personal touch to the school.  A mural painted by the students was unveiled, Wednesday. “It gives the students ownership,” said CES Assistant Principal Allyson Long. “They are a part of something. It’s their school. A part of them is […]

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West Columbia Home building industry is healthy, says Earl McLeod of the Building Industry Association

Earl McLeod said expect the number of homes constructed to continue to grow. McLeod is the Executive Director of the  Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. “The building numbers are better, but it’s different,” said McLeod.  He said expect the construction of more town homes, multi-family structures and the […]

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