Brookland – Lakeview Empowerment Center
West Columbia’s own Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton has been recognized as one of the distinguished honorees of the 2026 SC Women in Business Awards, a prestigious statewide celebration recognizing exceptional women leaders who are making a lasting impact across South Carolina. Hosted by Integrated Media Publishing, the annual awards luncheon will take place on Wednesday, […]
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A crosswalk and RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) signal has been installed at the intersection of N. 12th St. and Monticello St. The 21st Century Afterschool Program at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC, with support from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, created an educational video so that everyone (drivers and pedestrians) can […]
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Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC is distributing food boxes to senior citizens and healthy boxes to families in need. Eligible Lexington County residents aged 60 or older can receive a 25 lb. box of nonperishable food items. Next Distribution Date | May 8, 2026 Location | 1218 Batchelor St., West Columbia, SC 9 AM – […]
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Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 20–24, 2026) is a time to recognize those of us who extend learning beyond the classroom. I am proud to be part of this important work. As an educator, program director, and leader, my work does not end when the school bell rings. Through my leadership with the 21st Century […]
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The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (former site of Lakeview School) is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a grant award from the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) through the AAAM x AACRN Grant Program. The $25,000 grant, made possible through a cooperative agreement between the Association of African American […]
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West Columbia February-March Newsletter, with Mayor, City Council updates, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, Compton’s Restaurant, and BuWa Digital. Click Here For A Link To it The West Columbia Newsletter also has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members.
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Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC will be distributing supplemental food boxes to senior citizens & healthy boxes to families in need. Details below Friday, February 13, 2026 9 AM – 12 PM 1218 Batchelor St., West Columbia, SC
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The Role of Community Health Workers in Reducing Health Disparities – An Editorial by Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt, Senior Community Health Worker, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in reducing health disparities and advancing health equity in underserved communities. As trusted members of the neighborhoods they serve, CHWs bridge the gap […]
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