Dr. Charles Jackson

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Food Promotion Program increases access to summer produce for West Columbia families 

It’s the middle of summer and that means fresh vegetables and fruit are being grown in local fields. To make sure the bounty is spread throughout the West Columbia community and beyond, the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center has established the Food Promotion Program. Part of that effort is the distribution of 20-pound, fresh produce boxes for individuals […]

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West Columbia is the New Home of Columbia Children’s Theatre at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the move of Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) to West Columbia at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). Made possible by a public-private partnership with the City of West Columbia and Columbia Children’s Theatre, the move will be effective February 1, 2023, with CCT’s after-school classes, summer camps, […]

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Brookland-Cayce 1970 class attends Brookland Baptist to see classmate, Dr. Charles Jackson

Members of Brookland-Cayce High School Class of 1970 had their Class Reunion in October. At that meeting, the class vowed to attend a church service at Brookland Baptist Church, where their classmate, Dr. Charles Jackson is the senior pastor. Sunday, more than 50 graduates from the BCHS Class of 1970 came to the Brookland Baptist […]

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Dr. Charles Jackson of Brookland Baptist Church honored with a Senate resolution

Dr. Charles Jackson of Brookland Baptist Church is in his 50th year as a pastor.On Monday State Sen. Nikki Setzler announced that Jackson has been honored by the South Carolina Senate. Setzler posted a photo and the message below on Facebook: “Honored to present my dear friend, Dr. Charles Jackson, with a resolution celebrating his […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Dr. Charles Jackson on 50-year anniversary

The West Columbia City Council approved a resolution at its meeting Tuesday in honor of Dr. Charles Jackson, who has been pastor of Brookland Baptist Church For 50 years. “You can’t put into words all that Dr. Jackson has done,” said Mayor Tem Miles. Councilman Mickey Pringle said Jackson has always been an integral part […]

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