Month: April 2019

Headstones damaged, say Lexington Police

A cemetery was vandalized, according to the Lexington Police Department. And police are asking for the public’s help.Headstones and grave sites were damaged at the AME New Bethel Church Cemetery recently, according to the Lexington Police Department. The cemetery is located at 500 South Lake Drive in Lexington. Photos from the LPD show moved headstones […]

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Congaree National Park to conduct prescribed burn, Thursday

You may see some smoke in the air Thursday. The Congaree National Park, along with park partners will conduct a large prescribed burn Thursday (weather permitting). The burn will include 384-plus acres, and it is intended to help with habitat restoration and fuel reduction in accordance with the park’s fire management plan. Crews from Kings […]

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West of the River Weekend begins Friday

“The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is excited about the upcoming West of the River Weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity for the Chamber to be a bridge between our municipal partners and promote the entire weekend under one brand. We expect record turnouts at all the events, which will also […]

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Lexington 2 School Board meeting is Thursday – Agenda included

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia, SC.  The proposed Agenda is attached.  Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees […]

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West of the River Weekend begins Friday

“The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is excited about the upcoming West of the River Weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity for the Chamber to be a bridge between our municipal partners and promote the entire weekend under one brand. We expect record turnouts at all the events, which will also […]

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Lexington 2 School Board meeting is Thursday – Agenda included

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia, SC.  The proposed Agenda is attached.  Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees […]

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Entrapped driver removed from vehicle after collision

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive around 2:15 p.m. Monday. As a result the outbound lanes of the road that leads to I-20 were closed for approximately one hour. A vehicle involved in the incident was turned on its side, with the driver trapped inside. According to police, Lexington County […]

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S.C. Department of Archives, History profiles West Columbia Mill Homes

Under the heading of National Register Properties in South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Archives and History profiles West Columbia’s New Brookland Historic District. It includes photos of historical homes. The types of homes are: 20th Century Mill Village House; Double Family; Tenneant House; Overseers House; and a Single family home What it says about […]

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