New elementary school to be Cayce Elementary

The Lexington 2 School Board voted Thursday night, to name the new elementary school Cayce Elementary. Griffins will be the mascot and maroon and gray are the colors. The school is being built off of 12th Street Extension.

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Saluda River’s Arts Unlimited performs at the SC State Fair

The Arts Unlimited class of Saluda Academy for the Arts ( SRAA) brought down the house at the S.C. State Fair, Thursday. Link to Music sample The performing arts troupe of third, fourth, and fifth-grade students performed a salute to Fort Jackson and the military on the WLTX stage. “These students […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler says road through Quail Hollow would be devastating

Below is a letter released by state Sen. Nikki Setzler:  My friend, – This is incredibly important… You may not have heard, but SCDOT is considering solutions to fix the “Carolina Crossroads” — or what most of us know as Malfunction Junction at the intersection at I-20/I-26/I-126. One of the alternatives […]

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Brookland-Cayce Girls Cross Country Team finishes 2nd in Region

The Brookland-Cayce High School Girls Cross Country Team finished second in the Region 5 3A meet, Wednesday. The meet was held at Pelion High School. Three members of the team were named to the All Region Team.  Ainsley Allen (7th-grade) finished fourth, Lyndsey Ebner (12th-grade) finished seventh and Madison Ezzelle […]

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White Rose Artisans Boutique to have fair and Pet Oxygen fundraiser, Sunday

The White Rose Artisans Boutique to have fair and fundraiser, Sunday. The boutique is at 831 Meeting St. West Columbia. In all 13 artisans will be on hand. There will be a fundraisers for the Pet Oxygen Project, too. 

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Prescription pill take back with WCPD and BILO, Saturday

West Columbia Police Team-up for Prescription Pill Take Back Turn in your expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the West Columbia BILO 2349 Augusta Road or Medicine Mart located at 1300 Sunset Blvd. The West Columbia Police Department, BILO and Medicine Mart […]

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Brookland-Cayce Athletic Hall of Fame to induct five on Oct. 28

The Brookland-Cayce High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members on Friday, Oct.  28, during half-time of the Brookland-Cayce vs. Strom Thurmond football game at Bearcat Stadium in Cayce. The new Inductees are: June Frick Roof, Class of 1951, Basketball Eddie Jeffcoat, Class of 1956, Football/Baseball Coach […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrest fugitive living in West Columbia

Investigators have arrested a man wanted for violating conditions of his parole from a Florida prison seven years ago. “Jose Antonio Gonzales had assumed a number of different identities while he was on the run,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He’s been living in West Columbia as Hector Acosta […]

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West Columbia distributing new, large recycle bins

 The City of West Columbia has begun distributing the new 95-gallon roll carts into its recycling pickup schedule. “The goal of the new carts is to encourage residents to increase the amount they recycle, save city resources, and reduce litter that ends up on the roads and in storm drains,” said […]

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Springdale Police Department seeking to hire patrol officer

The Springdale Police Department is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in becoming a part of the Springdale PD. Police Department is accepting applications for the position of patrol officer. The salary range is competitive, offers benefits and a take home vehicle. Preference will be given to applicants with active Class […]

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