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House of Raeford Beyond Goals Soccer Tournament held for Riverbank Elementary School students, Thursday

The House of Raeford Beyond Goals Soccer Tournament took place across from Riverbank Elementary School, Thursday afternoon. Beyond Goals is a mentorship program instilling perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship to elementary school students. The program is headed by Riverbank School Resource Officer India Taylor of the West Columbia Police Department. There was a DJ playing music […]

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West Columbia shops will get you ready for Back-to-School with the right apparel

The new school year is upon us. Teachers returned to school on Monday (July 31) and students will report for the first day of class on Monday, Aug. 7.  There are several Lexington County School District Two schools in West Columbia. The district is comprised of 8,641 students in grades pre-kindergarten-to-grade-12.  Also, Gray Collegiate Academy is a charter […]

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House of Raeford FLOCK funds transportation and local businesses and churches provide volunteers for Riverbank Elementary students in Beyond Goals after-school soccer skills program

Just over 100 Riverbank Elementary students will take to the field this Thursday to demonstrate the soccer skills they’ve learned as participants in the Beyond Goals after-school program. But many of the other benefits these first- through fifth-graders are learning from the program – offered by Riverbank and sponsored by several area businesses – are […]

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West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter

West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor was recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter at Tuesday’s West Columbia city Council meeting. “We’re lucky to have her,” said Police Chief Marion Boyce. Taylor has also been named Officer of the Year. Boyce said Taylor was nominated for Officer of the Quarter because of her positive influence on children. Taylor is […]

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West Columbia Police Department strategy enhances service to the community

Keeping the community safe requires a commitment. “I’m very thankful for the excellent men and women we have at the West Columbia Police Department,” said Chief Marion Boyce. “They go out and do their job despite the circumstances. We have a professional, dedicated staff.” To help the department become more efficient, Boyce has incorporated a […]

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