Lexington County detectives have arrested and charged a woman with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Gaston. Tiffany Leigh Metze, 24, and an unidentified male confronted and shot the victim on Feb. 5 at a home on Carrie Lane, according to an arrest warrant. “Even though the victim […]

The Brookland-Cayce  Baseball 5k is Feb. 18. Registration is open through Strictlyrunning.com. It is the  6th year for the run/walk. The Brookland-Cayce  Baseball is  the biggest fundraiser for Bearcat Baseball, said Lisa Johnson, who is helping to organize the event. CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER

Tickets are now available at The Springdale Town Hall for the Cindy Roof Wilkerson annual BBQ Chicken Benefit. The town will be selling tickets until Feb. 28. Come by Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Road to purchase your ticket. Or call 803-794-0408. Wilkerson was the physical education teacher at […]

A portion of Alexander Road in West Columbia closed for approximately three weeks beginning on Feb. 9. An approved SCDOT detour will be set up. If you have any questions, please call one of the following numbers: Carter and Carter Construction – Dave Skinner: (334) 502-5411 or the SCDOT District […]

The Brookland-Cayce Boys basketball team ended the regular season on a 13-game winning streak, and it goes into the state playoffs as a Lower State No. 1 Seed in 3A. BC won Region 5 with a 10-0 conference record. Head Coach Robert Wells said his team is playing with maturity […]

To commemorate the Firing on Columbia of February 1865, a reenactment was held Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk. Columbia was approached by the Union Army of Gen. William T. Sherman as the Civil War drew to a close. It is referred to as Columbia’s “Longest Day.” The city was […]

The ribbon was cut on the new location of Bogart’s restaurant at 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., in Three Fountains, Thursday. Jason Jones is the owner of Bogart’s that was at 12th Street in West Columbia for 12 years. Chamber President Gregg Pinner and Dondee Lewis of the Chamber Board, represented […]

A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his brother with a pistol, according to an arrest warrant. Other charges against Burroughs include […]

Brookland-Cayce Boys team defeated Strom Thurmond in a 3A Region 5 showdown, Thursday night. With the 61-49 win, BC’s record improves to 10-0 in conference. And it gives the Bearcats  the conference championship. The game was at Strom Thurmond. It was BC’s first win at Strom Thurmond in 10 years. […]