Month: October 2019

Ribbon-Cutting for West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk is Monday, Nov. 4

The Ribbon Cutting ceremony for West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – has been moved to Monday, November 4, at 9:30 AM. On that date- the All-Inclusive ADA Accessible Park will be opened to the public. When: Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:30 AM Where: West […]

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Lexington YMCA is closing

The Lexingotn YMCA family center in Red Bank, off of old Orangeburg Road, is closing. It has been open for more than 60 years of providing the Lexington community with its services. But lately the Y has not been generating enough revenue because not enough people have been using it. The Lexington Y will officially […]

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Airport High School Drill Team takes top spot in two competitions

From Dawn Kujawa- Lexington Two Schools Communications Director Airport High School’s Army JROTC drill team brought home two 1st Place Overall finishes in October competitions. The award-winning Golden Talon team earned the top spot overall at a drill competition Oct. 26 at Blythewood High School. Other finishes at the event included: 1st Place: Individual Exhibition […]

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West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall says make Halloween safety a priority

There are a lot of kids in West Columbia looking forward to Thursday evening because it’s Halloween. From Wonder Woman and Dr. Seuss to Goldilocks and Spiderman, the streets will be filled with children. “We’ll have more personnel out there from the West Columbia Police Department for Halloween,” said WCPD Chief Denis Tyndall. “They’ll be […]

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Ribbon-Cutting for West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk is Monday, Nov. 4

The Ribbon Cutting ceremony for West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – has been moved to Monday, November 4, at 9:30 AM. On that date- the All-Inclusive ADA Accessible Park will be opened to the public. When: Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:30 AM Where: West […]

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Lexington YMCA is closing

The Lexingotn YMCA family center in Red Bank, off of old Orangeburg Road, is closing. It has been open for more than 60 years of providing the Lexington community with its services. But lately the Y has not been generating enough revenue because not enough people have been using it. The Lexington Y will officially […]

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Mooneyhan’s Auto Service hosts groundbreaking ceremony, adding 4 new bays

Mooneyhan’s Auto Service hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. Mooneyhan’s is adding four new service bays to its facility at 1224 B Ave, West Columbia. “West Columbia is the best place to be and do business,” Mooneyhan said. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson attended the groundbreaking. He said it’s good to see Mooneyhan’s growing. Wilson was a […]

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House of Raeford’s FLOCK gives teachers Amazon gift cards to recognize good job

House of Raeford’s FLOCK philanthropic organization presented three Lexington School District Two teachers with Amazon gifts cards valued at $350, Friday. Each teacher was selected by their principals and chosen because of their commitment to their dedication. The teachers receiving the gifts include: Ryann Gaffney of Cayce Elementary School; Bailey Pearson of Busbee Creative Arts […]

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