No Civil War artifacts after Phase 1 of Congaree River dig
The first phase of a S.C. Electric and Gas dig on the Congaree River has produced no Civil War artifacts. “SCE&G recently completed the first phase of the Congaree River remediation project, during which several hundred metallic objects were removed from the soil along the shoreline,” said Ginny Jones, senior […]
Read More >>Linebacker Zach Feaster, soars high for Airport Eagles
Airport High School Linebacker Zach Feaster is one of the most-intense players you’ll see. And as the high school football playoffs wind down, and all-star games are played, it’s a good time to reflect on what Feaster brought to his team. “He’s one of the toughest players I’ve ever coached in […]
Read More >>Will Muschamp – under further review – looks a lot better
It seems that Will Muschamp was a strong candidate to be USC’s new football coach all along. He was not the fall-back guy if no one else bit. And despite the sharp immediate opposition from Gamecock fans, the fear and panic over the selection of Muschamp seems to have subsided. […]
Read More >>Town of Springdale lights up its Christmas tree
There was hot chocolate, cookies and songs by Springdale Elementary students. The Town of Springdale held its Tree Lighting Ceremony, Monday night in front of a large crowd.
Read More >>West Columbia Fire Department hosts Chamber Lunch and Learn tour, Wednesday
Take a tour of the West Columbia Fire Department as a part of the December 2015 Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn event. They need you to register to make this event a success. It is Wednesday (Dec. 9) from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the West […]
Read More >>Two killed in Irmo motorcycle accident identified
Jay C. Joy, age 24, of Columbia, was operating his 2006 Yamaha motorcycle with passenger, Andrea E. Barwick, age 21, of Chapin, when it collided with a black SUV. Joy was pronounced ded at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Barwick was transported to an area […]
Read More >>Springdale Christmas Tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. Monday
Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop estimated the crowd to be 500 at last year’s Springdale Tree Lighting. Don’t miss the big event this year. The Town of Springdale Christmas Tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. Monday (Dec. 7) in front of Sox and Sons Construction, 3000 Hookdale Road, just off of Platt […]
Read More >>USC’s coaching hire provokes backlash from fans
Will Muschamp will be hired as USC’s next football coach and Gamecock fans on social media are immediately raging against the hire. Not only that, the opposition beforehand among the fan-base was obvious as Muschamp was mentioned as a possibility for the job. His hiring raises many questions about the […]
Read More >>250-plus families helped at Holland Avenue Baptist’s Garage Giveaway
It is caring in a time of need. Holland Avenue Baptist Church held its third garage sale, or Garage Giveaway, Saturday. More than 250 people, who needed help, registered. Many of them had multiple numbers of children with them. They lined the halls of the church in hopes of finding […]
Read More >>West Columbia lights its Christmas Tree
West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton delivered Christmas greetings and Joe Pinner, of WIS-TV, was the emcee as the City of West Columbia lighted its Christmas tree Friday at City Hall. The Christmas Message was brought by Pastor Bill Drees, of First Baptist Church of West Columbia. Rev. Kenneth Taylor, of […]
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