East Point Academy Collects Over 500 Pounds of Food for Local Families in Need
East Point Academy (EPA) is proud to announce the success of its recent schoolwide food drive, during which students, families, faculty, and staff from both the Elementary and Middle Campus came together to collect more than 500 pounds of canned goods and nonperishable items for local families in need. The […]
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Dr. Brenda Hafner to step down from Lexington 2 Superintendent job at the end of the school year
Dr. Brenda Hafner plans to to step down from her job a Lexington 2 Superintendent at the end of the school year. Hafner sent an email to District 2 employees Friday. The contents of the email are below: The Thanksgiving holiday is about friends and family, and it is with […]
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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Headquarters is illuminated for Christmas
Middle School Singers, led by Ms. Brooks, from Busbee CAA sang Christmas songs before Cayce West Columbia Chamber President and CEO Tim James promoted support for local business for Christmas shoppers. “Spend your money in our community,” James said. He said the Chamber has more than 400 members and those […]
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A new hotel is being built on Main Street in Lexington
A new hotel is being built on Main Street in Lexington. A groundbreaking ceremony was held last month. Mashburn Construction is building the hotel. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel will be located at 116 E. Main St. in downtown Lexington, according to a Mashburn Construction news release. With 111 guest […]
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West Columbia Police, Churches and Schools work to help feed those in need during the holidays
The first version of “Thanksgiving” was a 1621 harvest feast that included the Pilgrims of the Plymouth colony and Native Americans. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day. Congress later established the holiday as the fourth Thursday of November. In West Columbia, the spirit of Thanksgiving is […]
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See City of West Columbia Holiday City Hall Closings and Sanitation Information for the Holidays
The following City of West Columbia City Hall Closings and Sanitation Changes will be in place for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day: City Hall Closings & Sanitation Information for the Holidays Thanksgiving Closings: The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and […]
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Lexington County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Dogfighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Samuel Alexander Gray, 53, of Leesville, has been sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in September 2023, Lexington County […]
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Failure to yield right of way results in Town of Lexington crash
The Lexington Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at Harmon Street at East Butler Street, Wednesday. Drivers were asked to avoid the area. The collision resulted in the blocking of traffic lanes on Harmon Street while emergency personnel worked to clear the scene.All lanes on Harmon Street were cleared. […]
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Commercial featuring USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley to be filmed at Gray Collegiate Academy, Thursday
Gray Collegiate Academy announced Tuesday that DOVE will shoot a Super Bowl promotion commercial at the West Columbia campus this Thursday, 11/20 from 6 am to 6 pm. The commercial will feature USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley as well as inspirational speaker and the winningest coach in women’s tackle […]
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4 members of West Columbia City Council sworn in Monday after election
Four members of the West Columbia City council were sworn in at the Special Council Meeting on Monday. Senator Nikki Setzler administered the oaths of office to re-elected and newly elected council members. Mike Green – District 1 (re-elected) George Crowe – District 3 (re-elected) Phyllis Cookie Holmes – District […]
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