Month: January 2018

2017 was an exciting, and productive, year in West Columbia

The year 2017 was monumental in West Columbia. The landmark “Brookland” Development broke ground and almost all of West Columbia’s flood-damaged Riverwalk was repaired and reopened. Several new businesses cut the ribbon, as West Columbia continued to be a magnet for economic growth and West Columbia’s credit rating was upgraded. The West Columbia Beautification Foundation […]

Read More >>

Lexington 2, other schools on 2-hour delay, Thursday

Lexington School District Two on a two-hour delay, Thursday Lexington School District Two will delay the start of the school day two hours on Thursday, January 18. The decision was made after consulting with Lexington County officials and fellow school districts. The forecast for freezing overnight conditions could create driving hazards Thursday morning, prompting the […]

Read More >>

Columbia Metropolitan Airport Executive Director Dan Mann leaving for Louisville Airport

  Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Executive Director, Dan Mann, has announced his decision to accept the position of Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority in Louisville, Ky., beginning in March. Mann took over as the Director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport in February 2010. During his time at CAE he reduced the airport’s overall […]

Read More >>

City of West Columbia will open at 10 a.m. due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, City of West Columbia City offices will open at 10 AM, on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Municipal Court will be held at the regularly scheduled time of 10 AM at City Hall. Please stay tuned to our website, www.westcolumbiasc.gov, and social media for further information.

Read More >>

Lexington District 2 schools are closed Wednesday

Lexington District 2 press release  ‏ Due to forecasts of inclement weather, Lexington Two schools and administrative offices will be closed today — Wednesday, January 17. All school and district activities scheduled for today also are cancelled. Earlier, Lexington 2 had announced that schools would be on a two-hour delay. That schedule has been revised […]

Read More >>

Kinetic Derby Day Practice Run in West Columbia Saturday

A Kinetic Derby Day Practice Run is scheduled in the City of West Columbia for Kinetic Derby Day Practice Cars The City of West Columbia Staff will gather to practice run Soap Box Derby cars for the Kinetic Derby Day on April 21. The Eastbound lanes of Meeting Street will be closed from 10 a.m. until […]

Read More >>

City of West Columbia on two-hour delay due to inclement weather forecast

The City of West Columbia City Offices will operate on a two hour delay, on Wednesday, due to a forecast for inclement weather. Please stay tuned to the city’s website for further information at www.westcolumbiasc.gov.

Read More >>

County’s recycle collection event at Springdale Baptist Church Saturday

Lexington County residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics and shred paper documents on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Springdale Baptist Church, located at 357 Wattling Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170. The following electronics will be accepted: • Computers (laptops, monitors, CPU’s, keyboards) • TV’s  • Printers, Copiers, […]

Read More >>