Construction crews have begun renovating the old jail on Center Street in West Columbia. It will be the kitchen for Savage Craft Ale Works. Peering into the tiny 1908 structure, it’s obvious it was built for a town of a smaller population than the West Columbia of today. But its history includes some colorful happenings. […]

Lexington County Deputies need your assistance with any information leading to the location of two English Bulldogs (pictured above.) They were stolen from Patricia Avenue in Pelion a few weeks ago. Call Sgt. Treaster at 803-785-0845 or Crimestoppers at 888-274-6372.

A water main break in the 5500 block of Sunset Blvd. in Lexington had one outbound lane closed just after 1 p.m. Tuesday. The town’s utilities department was reported by the Lexington Police Department to be en route to address the issue.

Lexington Medical Center is changing its Emergency Room procedure to deal with possible coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases. LMC has created an emergency department at the West Columbia hospital for people who come to the ER with respiratory symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Those are symptoms related to the coronavirus. Those patients will […]

There’s a new Art on State mural in the works. It’s being painted by talented artist Ija Charles. It’s in the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street, behind Terra, and next-to the Artisan Market.

Are you looking for a job? More than 100 employers are expected to be at the Palmetto State Job Fair on March 25. The 2020 Palmetto State Job Fair will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center located in the heart of the Vista in downtown Columbia from 9 AM – 3 PM. CLICK […]

Savage Craft Ale Works has posted a photo it found. It was taken in front of the Old City Hall and Fire Department on Center Street. Do you recognize anyone in the photo? Savage Craft wants to know. It looks like some of the faces are the same from the other photos. If you know […]

The barricaded person was at Hickory Hill MHP was found by officers within the residence and he was transported by @CountyLex EMS from the scene. Earlier Lexington Police were on scene of a barricaded person at Hickory Hill MHP on Industrial Drive. LPD Negotiators were on scene and attempting to speak to the subject. First […]