Brookland-Cayce High School
The 2025-2026 school year begins for West Columbia and Lexington Two students on Tuesday, August 5. Teachers returned to school on Monday (July 28.) East Point Academy students return to school Aug. 6. East Point’s “Meet the Teacher” Day is Aug. 4, at the Sunset Boulevard Campus for elementary students and the middle school campus on Chris Drive. Also: South Carolina’s […]
Several Lexington Two high school students participated in 2025 Palmetto Boys and Girls State over the summer. The programs, sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, offer a range of leadership and citizenship activities that emphasize the workings of government and politics. Participants have completed their junior year and are selected based on […]
West Virginia University center fielder Skylar King was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round (448th overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft. King played baseball and football at Brookland-Cayce High School. Mike Hagins broadcasts BC sports. He said: “I was honored to cover Skylar while he was at BC. Not only is […]
As construction ramps up on the Cayce Avenues Drainage Improvement Project, city officials and contractors are taking extra steps to keep residents informed, safe, and aware every step of the way. Construction of the $10 million infrastructure project—designed to reduce flooding and improve storm drainage across the Avenues neighborhood—is now fully underway, with heavy equipment and work crews […]
The school year is ending and that means parents may be looking for activities for their children when they are on summer vacation. There are many camps that are going on in the West Columbia community. Below, some of the summer camp opportunities are listed. Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Free Summer Camp Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – […]
Twenty-six Lexington Two high school students qualified for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy, an award from the SC Department of Education that recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and another language by graduation. Students are recognized for their levels of mastery in testing, with Gold being the highest. The Seal of Biliteracy […]
Brookland-Cayce High School’s athletic director announced a number of new athletic coaching hires for boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, and football for the 2025-2026 seasons. At a Monday press conference in the school’s arena, Athletic Director Louis Clyburn shared news about the coaches and told a bit about each one. “Success is the Standard is […]
A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Senior Kalvin Valentine was selected as a SC Teaching Fellow. He will join the freshman cohort at Winthrop University this fall, where he will be offered numerous professional development opportunities and be involved with communities and businesses through various service projects […]