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BCHS Swimmer Nathan Walton recognized as State Champion

Nathan Walton, a swimmer for the Brookland-Cayce High Swim Team, was recognized at the Lexington School District 2 Board meeting, last Thursday. Nathan won the State Championship in the 100-meter butterfly event.

Lexington 2 presents Teachers of the Year

The Lexington School District 2 Teachers of the Year for 2015/16 were recognized last Thursday. A reception was held for them before the regular school board meeting. Pictured are: Jennifer Burgos-Carnes, BC grammar No. 1; Katie Kirian, Congarree Elementary; Felicia Madden, Congarree-Wood ECC; Amy Tribble, Davis ECC; Katie Wilkerson, Wood […]

West Columbia issues Holiday Closing, Sanitation Schedule

West Columbia Thanksgiving Holiday Closing and Sanitation Schedule The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2015. Customers on the Thursday collection route will need […]

Cayce releases holiday garbage pick-up schedule

Holiday Sanitation Schedule and Leaf Pickup Information Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday this week, the City of Cayce will be closed from 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27. If your regular collection day falls on Thanksgiving Day or the day after, your GARBAGE ONLY will be picked […]

8-year-old injured in Thursday accident, dies

Kalieah S. Richardson, 8, of Batesburg, died from the injuries she received in an accident involving a logging truck and the vehicle in which she was a front-seat passenger. Kalieah was pronounced dead Friday evening at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital where she was transported after the car she was riding […]

Girls are on the Run in Cayce, Saturday

Hundreds of girls, in the Girls on the Run (GOTR) program descended upon Cayce, Saturday. The 5K run is the end of a 12-week training regimen for third-through-fifth-grade female students. The run was held at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Students from Wood Elementary participated and ran in shoes provided by […]

Santa and the Grinch Holiday Bazaar photos

The Santa and the Grinch Holiday Bazaar expo and holiday market shopping event is Saturday from 9 until noon. It’s at East Point Academy, just off of Sunset Boulevard. The bazaar is a Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce event.

Names of 4 fatalities in fiery crash, released by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the names of four people killed in a fiery crash, Friday evening. Those who died in the crash are: Harry C. Gunnells, 73 of Saluda. He was driving a Ford Sport Trac. His wife Barbara Gunnells, 74 of Saluda, was in the backseat. […]

4 reported dead in fiery Lexington County crash

Brookland-Cayce, Airport lose in playoffs

Georgetown defeated Brookland-Cayce 33-13 at Georgetown. Airport lost at Hartsville, 35-10. The undefeated Red Foxes are the top 3A team in the state. The loss eliminates Airport and BC from the state 3A playoffs. The Eagles finish the season at 10-2, with a playoff win. The Bearcats finish the season […]