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Ribbon cut on new Bogart’s restaurant in Three Fountains

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 […]

Man charged with shooting his brother

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 wins 3A Region 5 Championship in basketball

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. […]

Person of interest identified in homicide case

Lexington County detectives have determined Kevin Lawrence Pearson is a person of interest related to the Feb. 8 homicide on Princeton Road in West Columbia. Pearson, 25, should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on where Pearson might be should call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC. Information can also be […]

“Firing on Columbia” reenactment is Saturday, road closed

Be prepared for some noise on Saturday. Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will be closed on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge may hear the loud cannon blasts as a are part of the a reenactment of the “Firing on Columbia.” […]

Rebecca Fannie Dawkins, 100, recognized by West Columbia City Council

One of West Columbia’s most-elderly residents turned 100 on Tuesday. It was the birthday of Rebecca Fannie Dawkins, on Feb. 7. To commemorate her birth, and long life, Dawkins was recognized by the West Columbia City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Councilman Boyd Jones, who represents the city council district in […]

Man found dead in Lexington County Wednesday, is identified

A man found dead on Wednesday, in Lexington County has been identified. He died at the scene from what appears to be a single gunshot wound, according to Fisher. Isaac’s address is listed as unknown. An autopsy is planned on Thursday to determine the cause of death. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]

Busbee, Northside Art Students recognized by C-WC Lions

The Cayce-West Columbia Lion’s Club has recognized students from Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Northside Middle School for being selected as one of the top Peace Poster contest winners from their schools. The winners were presented with a gift at the last Lion’s Club meeting at Grecian Gardens. The winners […]

West Columbia moves to buy more parking, old City Hall

The City of West Columbia made a move toward purchasing some long sought-after property, Tuesday. West Columbia City Council voted to authorize move toward the purchase of the Drexler properties at 431 and 435 Meeting Street and 426 Center Street, said Anna Huffman, the city’s public information officer. The property […]

Mandy Fournier receives Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award

Cayce Public Safety Officer Mandy Fournier has been awarded the City of Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award for going above and beyond her duties as a Cayce Public Safety officer. She was recognized at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday.