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STOP Human Trafficking event to be held in Lexington, Monday night

A FREE event to learn more about the realities of Human Trafficking is being held at Radius Church – 300 W. Main St., in Lexington Monday evening. Human Trafficking IS happening right here in our own backyards. Learn how you can fight back! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for folks to […]

Photo Gallery from the BC at Airport game

It was a rivalry game- with packed stands. BC at Airport 2016.

Brookland-Cayce defeats Airport in thrilling comeback

In a game that went back-and-forth- with Airport holding a 43-27 lead, Brookland-Cayce came back to win 47-43. BC started fast- jumping out to a 13-0 lead, before Airport roared back to lead 14-13. By halftime- the Eagles were ahead 30-20 after Paxon Brooks hit a 49-yard field goal with […]

Springdale’s Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 to close for 2 years

The Rainbow Drive bridge, in Springdale, that crosses I-26 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 19, according to Jeff Stilwell, Springdale Town Administrator. The bridge is being replaced and it will take approximately 24 months to completely replace the bridge. Stillwell said the information regarding the bridge replacement schedule was […]

Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series begins, Sept. 18, food trucks, too

The Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series begins Sunday, Sept. 18. Will Wells and the Blue Ridge Grass are the first group to play for the fall season. The shows begin at 2 p.m. at the West Columbia Amphitheater, at the Gervais Street Bridge- in the West Columbia […]

West Columbia Patriotic Pet Day Saturday, Sept. 10

West Columbia Animal Services is planning the 2nd Annual Patriotic Pet Day Saturday, Sept. 10, to celebrate rescue animals and the positive impact they have on the community. It’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your pets to visit over fifteen vendors such as Pawmetto Lifeline, Safe Cats Coalition, and […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce Jayvees play football rivalry game Thursday

The Airport Jayvee football team played at Brookland-Cayce Thursday. It was an almost perfect evening for a high school football game. The Airport Jayvees defeated BC 34-18. Friday night at 7:30, BC travels to Airport for the varsity version of the Rivalry. It will be the only time the two […]

Springdale Police arrest second armed robbery suspect

Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett announced, Thursday, the arrest of the man involved in an armed robbery that took place on Sunday, August 14. Springdale Police Department sent a press release out on August 22, asking for assistance from the community in identifying a man who had been involved in […]

I2Tech program at Brookland-Cayce High gets results, classroom gets renovation

This report on the I2Tech at Brookland-Cayce High School first ran on June 23. It is being republished as the I2Tech classroom at BCHS gets a renovation as the 2016-17 school year kicks off. The I2Tech program at Brookland-Cayce High School is helping prepare students for careers. Brookland-Cayce High School […]

Brookland-Cayce plays at Airport in Big Rivalry game, Friday 7:30 p.m.

It’s a big rivalry, and this year there are some changes. The Bearcats travel the four miles down Knox-Abbott Drive to Airport Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The teams play only once this year, instead of twice, because Airport is now a 4A school, and BC is 3A,. A […]