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Sarah Elizabeth Jones, Frances Steadman Maddox, Barbara Jean Ward to be inducted into the Lexington 2 Fine Arts Hall of Fame on Oct. 15

Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Sarah Elizabeth Jones, Frances Steadman Maddox, and Barbara Jean Ward — will be recognized for their contributions to the arts during an […]

Lexington 2 Innovation Center students see manufacturing careers in action at Scout Motors’ Production Training Center

High school students from the Lexington Two Innovation Center had a chance to see manufacturing careers in action at Scout Motors’ Production Training Center Friday, part of a group invited to the Blythewood facility for National Manufacturing Day. Photo caption: Scout–Group poses: L2IC students and Director Schiria Wilson pose outside […]

Carolina Nail Academy has Grand Opening on Platt Springs Road with Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Ribbon-Cutting

Carolina Nail Academy celebrated its Grand Opening at 3027 Platt Springs Rd, Monday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Jeannette Bailey is the owner. The focus at Carolina Nail Academy is providing students with the best education possible by providing them with knowledge, […]

Community spirit abundant at Cayce Fall Fest – See Photo Gallery from the Day at Granby Gardens Park

The Cayce Fall Fest took place at Granby Gardens Park in Cayce, Saturday, along with the archaeological Fall Field Day. The culturally diverse event included live music, great food and drinks (including beer and wine) vendors, and a free kid’s area. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin attended and said it was […]

Truck was stuck on railroad track in the Dooley Road area of Lexington County, emergency crews respond and remove it

Lexington Police asked drivers to avoid Dooley Road from Old Two Notch Road to the traffic circle in the dark hours of Monday morning. A vehicle was stuck on the railroad tracks with the arm bars down. Dooley Road was inaccessible to regular traffic. Emergency personnel were on scene and […]

Portion of Corley Mill Road closed Saturday morning, near River Bluff High School, for repair of broken water line

Work crews from the Town of Lexington Utilities Department addressed a water main break on Corley Mill Road near entrance B of River Bluff High School. All lanes were closed for the repair to be completed. the closing was announced by the Town of Lexington around 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Lanes […]

West Columbia bakers offering pumpkin and Halloween-themed goodies to celebrate the season

It’s obvious the calendar has changed from summer to fall. In West Columbia, popular fall treats include baked goods that feature seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apples, and pecans that reflect local traditions and autumn harvests. Breads and Such Beth Crolley owns Breads and Such at 1220 C Avenue, West Columbia with former School District Two […]

City of Cayce announces the hiring of Elizabeth Carpenter as the City’s new Assistant to the City Manager

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce the hiring of Elizabeth Carpenter as the City’s new Assistant to the City Manager. As Assistant to the City Manager, Carpenter will help support the City’s day-to-day operations and long-term priorities while working with City departments, community members, elected officials, and other […]