Robin Jackson
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’s Lakeview School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Elected officials, alumni, and members of the community gathered for a dedication ceremony of the school on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle and US Rep. James Clyburn were on hand for the […]
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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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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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The list was long of those who came out to honor Charles Jackson, Oct. 17, on the anniversary of his 50th year as pastor of Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. “It is with a heart filled with praise and spirit overflowing and with thanksgiving that I say thank you,” Jackson said of the observance. […]
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The Virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service is at 10 a.m. Thursday.Robin Jackson, First Lady of Brookland Baptist Church (the wife of Senior Pastor Dr. Charles Jackson) has been invited to give one of the prayers at the 59th Annual Inaugural Prayer Service. Brookland Baptist Church is home to West Columbia’s largest congregation. Below is a […]
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