Panthers bring annual Keep Pounding Day to Cayce (WACH)
(WACH) — The Carolina Panthers are planting seeds both literally and figuratively on Friday
as players and staff join students from area high schools in planting a garden
As part of the team's annual Keep Pounding Day
representatives went out and served communities across the Carolinas
which included a partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice for Mental Health Awareness month
to help keep kids from local schools on the right path
Panthers Cornerback Shemar Bartholomew was getting his hands dirty
helping plant some flowers in this new garden
He said he hopes to be an example for these students that they can accomplish their dreams with hard work and dedication
Please click this ad to learn more about our products and servicesTo earn the designation, the Cayce Fire Department completed courses to increase local community risk reduction efforts, held opportunities for public education, and worked with partners, like the Courage Center, to provide outreach resources for the community
“I am proud and excited to see our department receive this important designation
It is a testament to the work we are doing and the resources we are providing in our local Cayce communities.”
The department conducts Prescription Drug Take Back events, provides free fire and carbon monoxide alarm installations for Cayce residents, and recently launched a groundbreaking Equine Therapy pilot program to raise awareness about drug overdoses and addiction recovery
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Two Brookland-Cayce High School students were arrested after a tip said they would bring guns to school on May 1
Two Brookland-Cayce High School students were arrested for bringing guns to school
CAYCE — Two Brookland-Cayce High School students were arrested May 1 after police say they tried to bring guns into the school
Acting on a tip, Cayce police and school staff stopped the students before they could enter the building on the morning of May 1
according to an email sent to Lexington School District Two parents
School officials searched each of the students' book bags and found hand guns in each one
The students were arrested and taken to the S.C
Brookland-Cayce High School is located in Cayce-West Columbia's Lexington School District Two and has 1,170 students
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CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) – Cayce Police say two Brookland Cayce High School students were arrested for bringing guns to school Thursday.
Authorities received an anonymous tip warning that two students were planning to bring weapons to the school.
According to investigators, school administration, Cayce SROs and Cayce Police responded immediately and found two weapons (handguns) on the students.
Both suspects were arrested and taken to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Click this ad to learn more about or products and services According to Cayce City Spokesperson Ashley Hunter
she understands that statistics will begin being made available for free in June of 2025 after their new Police Chief Bruce Wade is sworn in
“As our Cayce Police Department continues to thrive under the new leadership of Chief Bruce Wade
we look to new initiatives that increase transparency and professional standards
Some of these include an updated website and publicizing our monthly crime statistics
We are proud of our officers and our Department; and we look forward to Chief Wade’s leadership,” Hunter concluded
She said that Wade would officially be sworn in on June 1
Councilman Sox called The Ledger Tuesday evening and said that he was glad that Mrs
Dawkins had finally gotten her statistics but felt the City could do better than charging her any amount for them
“I fully support making our crime statistics publicly available and easily accessible
and I understand that this is planned with the onboarding of new Police Chief Bruce Wade
and I’m encouraged by the direction our department is heading under the strong leadership of Chief Wade and City Manager Jim Crosland.”
Below are the statistics provided to Dawkins regarding the March 2025 Police Department Activity:
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Search2 Brookland-Cayce High School students were arrested after they were found to be in possession of pistols on school groundsPaul Kirby5 days ago1 min readWest Columbia, SC 05/01/2025 (Paul Kirby) – Cayce police officers have arrested 2 Brookland-Cayce High School students before school this morning after school staff members received a tip that they were bringing guns to school Thursday. This is according to Cayce Police Department’s Spokesperson Ashley Hunter.
Click on this ad to learn more about our products and servicesAfter the tip was received
and patrol officers from the Cayce Police Department immediately responded and were able to locate the two handguns in possession of the students
were arrested and transported to the SC Department of Juvenile Justice where they are being held
Hunter said that this all happened prior to the beginning of the school day
She further explained that at no time were any students
or citizens in danger because of this incident
SearchCayce based Dominion Energy names 3 Midlands residents as their Volunteers of the Year Staff Writer5 days ago2 min readCayce, SC 04/30/2025 - Three Midlands residents dedicated to serving their communities have been honored as 2025 Dominion Energy Volunteers of the Year.
The honorees have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to volunteerism by contributing their time, talent and passion to supporting various local causes. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation will donate $2,500 to a local non-profit of each honorees’ choice.
Click on this ad to learn more about our products and servicesThe Dominion Energy Volunteers of the Year based in South Carolina are:
a dam safety technician at Lake Murray who has been with the company for nine years
is a 20-year volunteer with Little Mountain Fire and Rescue in Newberry County
training and grant-funded equipment upgrades
it’s about being there when your community needs you most,” Huffstetler said
is an active reserve deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department
He joined the company three years ago after retiring from the U.S
where he received commendations from two U.S
“ The best part of doing this volunteer work is being able to help people and provide them with hope,” Hugley said
“Sometimes I meet people on the worst day of their life
and all I want to do is contribute to their overall safety and the safety of the community.”
a human resources management consultant who has been with the company for 28 years
has devoted more than two decades to organizations supporting South Carolina’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community through service with organizations like Beginnings SC and the South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
“Dominion Energy has been incredibly supportive of my passion and the organizations that I care about,” Kelly said
“It says so much about how the company sees volunteerism and how the company is committed to and even encourages supporting the community.”
president of Dominion Energy South Carolina
"Our local family of employees cares about our customers and the communities we serve
Nick and Joshua are great examples of our employee volunteers who selflessly contribute to our neighbors and dedicate themselves to making a difference in people’s lives
I’m honored to work alongside them every day.”
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(WIS) - Traffic slowed on I-26 East Wednesday morning due to a vehicle on fire
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said the vehicle caught fire on I-26 East near mile marker 114
The right lane of the interstate was closed as crews respond to the scene
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The annual Cayce Days
a seminar that focuses on the work of clairvoyant Edgar Cayce
The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
Visit Hopkinsville and Milkweed Health & Harmony Emporium sponsor Cayce Days.
at the Beverly community in southern Christian County
Known as the “Sleeping Prophet,” he was credited with helping hundreds of individuals by recommending treatments — after going into a self-induced trance and appearing to be asleep — for people suffering with a range of illnesses and conditions that traditional medicine often failed to resolve
He was an “early force in holistic medicine and in the New Age movement,” Cayce Days organizers said in a press release from the museum.
Two special presenters slated to speak are Jessica Newell
historian and writer and serves as director of the Edgar Cayce Foundation and the Library of the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach
a professional astrologer accredited with the American Federation for Astrologers who “brings insight into the astral influences that affect our daily lives.”
Registration for the full weekend is $75 ($65 for Museum Members) or for individual sessions for $20 each ($15 for Museum Members) online or by calling the museum at 270-887-4270
She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation's board
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(WOLO)– Cayce Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old who left her home
Officers say Cheyenne Davis left her home on Thursday
Davis has allergies and requires the need of an EpiPen
as well as other medical conditions that require medication
Investigators believe Davis left with 22-year-old Demetrius Gaudlock
Any information related to Davis’ whereabouts that would help the Cayce Police Department safely return her home should be reported to CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of Cayce has announced there is a newly selected Chief of the Cayce Police Department
after former Police Chief Herbert Blake stepped down after two months of being in office
Chief Bruce Wade was picked as the new Police Chief of the Cayce PD
Wade began his career as a correctional officer at the Evans Correctional Center in Bennettsville in 1998
Cayce City Manager, Jim Crosland
Chief Wade’s diligence at the advisory level
We welcome him as our new Cayce Police Chief
He is highly regarded in the field of policing; and
he has a keen understanding of the needs of our community.”
Through a partnership between the City of West Columbia and the City of Cayce
Wade has served in an advisory role at the Cayce Police Department over the last three months
officials say Wade is expected to his new position on April 15
Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin
“Our citizens want to know that when they call for help that someone will be there. They want to know that their Police Department is focused on crime prevention and citizen safety
but they do it best when they are supported with great leadership
I’m excited for Bruce to provide that and give that guidance and support to our amazing team
His impressive education and background provide a great example for our officers and will be a benefit for our city and citizens!”
SC (WOLO) — The Cayce Police Department is hoping you can help them locate two individuals accused of breaking into a local store and stealing some pricey pieces of equipment
2025 two people were caught on surveillance video around 3:30 am after police say the individuals broke into a hardware store and stole two Generac GP6500 portable generators authorities say were worth $1000 dollars
Authorities say the duo was seen leaving the area in a red older model Ford Escape
or recognize the individuals or vehicle you’re urged to contact the Cayce Police Department by calling (803) 794-0456 or you can call Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME-SC
(WACH) — Three Cayce schools were temporarily placed on secure status Friday morning following a trespassing incident
Officers with the Cayce Police Department investigated an individual for trespassing and failure to obey police commands
and the Lexington 2 Innovation Center on 12th Street Extension were put on secure status
The suspect was apprehended shortly after allegedly fleeing from police and further charges are pending
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Friday, the City of Cayce announced that it has accepted the resignation of the Chief of Police, Herbert Blake.
“We have a senior Command Staff and a fully capable police force that will continue to serve our city and to keep our citizens safe,” said Interim City Manager
“We have an immediate plan to resume our search for the right person to lead our Cayce Police Department.”
Cayce’s elected officials wish him well in his future endeavors
Blake retired as Chief Deputy of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office in Asheville
(WOLO)– Police in Cayce say they are investigating a series of fires along the Riverwalk and nearby properties
Officers say the fires took place between March 1st and the 14th and are being investigated as possible arson
Officials say Cayce Police are working with the local fire department and SLED in the investigation
Anyone with information regarding the fires, or anyone that sees anything suspicious, is asked to contact the Cayce Police Department at 803-550-9536 or Tips@caycesc.gov
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of Cayce has announced that Chief of Police Herbert Blake
The City and Cayce’s elected officials say they wish him well in his future endeavors
stated “We have a senior Command Staff and a fully capable police force that will continue to serve our city and to keep our citizens safe
That’s because he made an absolute killing wheeling and dealing the devices when they first revolutionized golf nearly 30 years ago
“I know what it doesn’t do,” he said in a recent phone interview
But let’s first back up to the remarkable story of how Kerr became the first person to market a laser or rangefinder on Tour
selling the devices to the likes of Arnold Palmer
Kerr details this incredible story and many other tales from his caddie life on the Tour with “Fred
Tiger and more,” in a soon-to-be-published book (June 3) titled “Walking With Greatness.”
Kerr was caddying for Fuzzy Zoeller at the 1995 U.S
Open at Shinnecock Hills when his boss requested a yardage and Kerr simply told him that he was far enough away at the par 5 to just bang 3-wood from the rough
That wasn’t good enough for Fuzzy who wanted a more exact yardage
A spectator near the rope line overheard the conversation and later told Kerr that his Austrian-based company
had a technology that would determine the yardage with a click of a button
Kerr was invited to company headquarters and struck a handshake agreement for a one-year worldwide exclusive deal for the new golf product
the founder of the discount brokerage company bearing his name
Kerr paid $1,000 a pop and marked them up to $3,300
“I had sold my entire quota of 350 rangefinders
and my $2,300 profit per item meant I reaped a total profit of more than $800,000 in the 12 months I had the sales rights.”
Distance-measuring devices have become ubiquitous in the years to come
revolutionizing golf from a yardage standpoint by helping players figure out the distance to the pin faster and compute what club to hit
Kerr isn’t surprised that it has taken the Tour this long to allow players to use them during competition
noting that golf typically moves at a glacial pace when it comes to accepting technology
“It’s part of the equipment like an umbrella and a Goretex rainsuit,” he said
Kerr’s book, which includes a foreword by fellow caddie Billy Foster, is a rare insider’s memoir that pulls no punches in portraying life on the Tour. And as he details in "Walking with Greatness," rangefinders wasn't the only business this serial entrepreneur would dabble in.
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)– There will be multiple road closures in the City of Cayce due to the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Annual Holiday Parade of Lights, according to city officials.
The following road closures will take place on Saturday, December 14:
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City of Cayce announces next Police Chief by Alex Kesler
(WACH) — Chief Bruce Wade has been named the next Chief of the Cayce Police Department
Wade began his career at the Evans Correctional Center in Bennettsville in 1998 as a Correctional Officer and has been with the West Columbia Police Department since 2005
Wade was named Police Captain over Investigations in 2012 before being named the Assistant Chief in 2021
Wade has a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Columbia College and will also earn his Doctor of Criminal Justice (D.C.J) in September 2025
He is a graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
and the Local Government Leadership Institute
Two supporters of history programming in Hopkinsville acted in a short play for this weekend’s Edgar Cayce Days seminar
Andrew Troche played Cayce in “To Sleep Per Chance” on Saturday at the Pennyroyal Area Museum
while Grace Abernethy had two roles — as Cayce’s assistant
executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
an arts and theater professional who grew up in Maysville.
Thomas studied theater at Western Kentucky University
He directed numerous shows and served as museum theater director at the Kentucky Historical Society’s Thomas D
He created museum installations for KHS and other museums and galleries across the state
He also had a stint as executive director of the Capitol Arts Alliance in Bowling Green
HIs Cayce play was previously produced in Frankfort and in Nova Scotia.
The Hopkinsville production was Troche’s debut as an actor
Troche and Abernethy were founding members of the Hopkinsville History Foundation, and Abernethy writes the Hoptown Chronicle column “Brick & Mortar Monthly.”
The Zaxbys Cayce location is reopening on Feb
The new Zaxbys sign on Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce
A renovation of the chicken restaurant began last August
The exterior now features a new modern white look
compared to the previous tan and blue color scheme
CAYCE — A familiar chicken chain is reopening its doors in Cayce
The Knox Abbott Drive location of Zaxbys will officially resume business on Feb. 3, according to a post on the city's Facebook page.
A renovation of the chicken restaurant at 821 Knox Abbott Drive began last August
The restaurant is located in a busy stretch of the city near other fast-food staples like Krispy Kreme
There are more than 20 Zaxbys locations in the Midlands, including nine in the Columbia area. The Cayce location is looking to hire 60 employees
according to a Facebook post by the district manager
He did not immediately respond to a request for comment
The company announced on Jan
29 that their newest Spartanburg location will also open on Feb
Zaxbys has nearly a thousand locations across 17 states
The restaurant's menu features items like chicken fingers and wings