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Gray Collgiate introduces Kevin, Emily Heise as new soccer coaches

Kevin Heise was formally introduced as the boys soccer coach at Gray Collegiate Academy on Tuesday. Emily, Brookland-Cayce’s current head coach Emily was named GCA’s girls soccer coach. Kevin is the former Brookland-Cayce High School soccer coach. Emily’s Brookland-Cayce Girls team won the Lower State Championship over Bishop England Monday. Her BC […]

Vehicle hits overpass pillar on I-20, man dies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died due to a single-vehicle accident at approximately 1:40 Monday afternoon on Interstate 20 Eastbound, between mile markers 48 and 49 in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Bryan C. Andrews, 21, of Martinez, GA was killed when his vehicle left the […]

Former BC Coach Kevin Heise, Emily Heise to coach at Gray Collegiate Academy

Gray Collegiate Academy, a public charter school in West Columbia, announced the hiring of veteran husband and wife soccer coaching duo, Kevin and Emily Heise as their new boys’ and girls’ varsity coaches. A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday. GCA, under the leadership of Principal Dr. Brian […]

Brookland-Cayce Girls win Lower State Soccer Championship

The Brookland-Cayce Girls Soccer team defeated Bishop England in Gilrs Soccer, Monday. Evelyn Frierson scored early and Jasmine Gant scored again for Brookland-Cayce. The 2-1 win over in the Lower State Championship game moves the Bearcats to the State Final in 3A. The game was played at Ft. Knox on […]

Prettier Than Matt, a fan favorite played Rhythm on the River, Saturday

One of the bigger crowds of the season came out to the CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series Saturday. Prettier Than Matt, a Rhythm on the River regular, has proven to be an attractive draw for the free concert series on the banks of the Congaree River […]

Cayce man killed in motorcycle accident in Richland County

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died as a result of being involved in a two-vehicle collision yesterday at 7:30 p.m. on Garners Ferry Road at McEntire Air Base, Eastover. Maurice Shaw, 44, of Tufton Court, Cayce, was the driver of a motorcycle that was […]

Car flagged down, occupant shot, suspect sought

Deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man who is accused of shooting a person. The shooting occurred, witnesses said, Saturday near Old Dunbar Road and Hwy 321 in Lexington County. The man was last seen running toward Edmund Highway. Detectives believe the suspect flagged down […]

Brookland-Cayce Girls win soccer playoff game

The Brookland-Cayce Girls won a soccer playoff game over Bluffton Friday It became an overtime game after neither team scored in regulation. BC won by a score of 3-0 on penalty kicks. The PKs were scored by Catherine Mack Bri Mack and Lizzy McGee.

Detour at US 1, I-20 ramp in Lexington County, beginning Friday night

The exit 58 eastbound ramp closure will occur: · From 11 p.m. Friday, May 5, until 7 a.m. Saturday, May 6. · From 11 p.m. Saturday, May 6, until 7 a.m. Sunday, May 7. Message board signs along I-20 will display detour directions. Motorists are advised to used caution and […]

Sandy Harley, widow of Dale Harley, to run for West Columbia City Council

Sandy Harley has filed to run for the vacancy on West Columbia City Council, District 1. The seat became open upon the death of West Columbia City Councilman Dale Harley on March 23. “I have lived in West Columbia my whole married life, so my roots go deep,” said Harley, […]