Tax-Free Weekend is Aug. 7-9 – West Columbia Police host Back-to-School Bash – Classes start on Aug. 5
Teachers in West Columbia, and Lexington School District Two returned to their classroom Tuesday (July 28) to get ready to welcome students on Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the 2026–27 school year. Classes for East Point Academy, for the Elementary and Middle School campuses start on Wednesday, Wednesday, Aug. 5, too. Classes […]
Dominion Energy plans to build substation on Mohawk Drive in West Columbia – Construction to begin in 2027
Dominion Energy plans to build the Millrace Substation on existing company property in the 1300 block of Mohawk Drive, aiming to increase electrical capacity and system reliability. The City of West Columbia announced news of the project, Tuesday. According to Dominion Energy, this project aims to increase capacity and enhance […]
Only 1 left-turn lane now from Park Road in Lexington onto West Main Street
There is now only a single left turn lane from Park Road in Lexington onto West Main Street, and not two lanes as there were before. Drivers who frequently use Park Road in Lexington should be aware. The Town of Lexington Transportation Department has completed striping of the road and […]
South Carolina’s First Conviction for Fentanyl-Induced Homicide sends a Lexington County Drug Trafficker to Prison for 30 years
Bradford Wayne Jovanelly, age 46, pled guilty to Fentanyl-Induced Homicide on Thursday, July 23, in what is believed to be the first conviction under the law since Governor Henry McMaster signed it into effect in May of 2025. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Jovanelly to the maximum sentence of 30 years in the […]
Fallen tree knocks out power for some Lexington residents, Sunday morning
Crews Dominion Energy were working in Lexington Sunday morning, on Harmon Street, between Taylor Drive and Corley Street, to remove a fallen tree from power lines. Streets were closed while crews worked. All lanes of Harmon Street were reopened before noon and Dominion Energy continued to work in the area […]
Lexington County Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Trafficking Drugs
Kristen Nicole Foutz, age 44, was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Wednesday, July 22, for Trafficking Methamphetamine, 28 grams or more, but less than 100 grams. Circuit Court Judge Jocelyn Newman presided over the trial that began on Monday, July 20, 2026, and sentenced Foutz to thirty (30) […]
Beat the heat in West Columbia in the Congaree River, or dine outside in the evening
The heat and humidity in a South Carolina July can be challenging, but here are various ways in West Columbia to enjoy the summer months, in comfort. Adjusting your wardrobe and wearing loose-fitting, breathable natural fabrics is one way to keep yourself cooler.Fabrics including linen and cotton, or moisture-absorbent synthetics […]
Lexington County woman murdered, killer gets life in prison
Tyrese “Rese” Glascho, a 27 year old Columbia man, has been sentenced to Life in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for Murder, Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, and Possession of a Weapon during commission of a Violent Crime. Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the life sentence […]
Irmo Fire responds to a call from Fernandina Road for the second time this week
Irmo Fire crews were on the scene of a vegetation fire in the 3000 block of Fernandina Road, Thursday. It’s the same property where there was a fire earlier in the week. The flames were visible from I-26. The fire was put under control. Approximately one-half acre of brush was […]
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