Reagan Daniels-Joyner was crowned Brookland-Cayce’s homecoming queen last Friday night. She was introduced at halftime of the Brookland-Cayce – Airport football game.

In the rivalry game, Brookland-Cayce defeated Airport 51-0.

THE AIRPORT HIGH student government conducted its annual Halloween drive-thru trick-or-treat Wednesday. West Columbia Teacher Daniel Bailey said the school worked to keep the community tradition going this year. He said health and safety guidelines were added. More than 1,000 visitors were expected. “This school cares about our community,” Bailey said.

Did you have to take a detour last Monday, Oct. 25? Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service were at an natural gas leak at Jarvis Klapman Blvd and Hendrix St. Monday afternoon. Dominion Energy was called to stop the leak.

Early voting began in Lexington County last week ahead of Tuesday’s General Election. In West Columbia, lines were long. Residents were able vote absentee at West Columbia Community Center at 754 B Ave.

Lainie Lewis, who owns State Street Trading Co., said she eventually got to vote.

4 other locations were open for absentee voting in Lexington County.