The Lexington Sheriff’s Department is is working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to catch a serial robber. Six robberies have happened since Oct. 18 at stores near an interstate in Lexington and Richland counties. At each one, a man has kept a hand in his pocket to make people think he’s […]

Airport High is inviting families in the community to enjoy some Halloween fun on Wednesday (Oct 28) at its annual Trick-or-Treat Lane. The school event, a favorite community tradition for more than 20 years, will be a drive-thru from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West Columbia.  Trick-or-treaters will stay in […]

The Lexington School District Two Board voted to return-to-school five days a week, Nov. 12, Tuesday night. Hybrid students are now going to school two days a week. Hybrid students returning Nov. 12 will be: four-year-old kindergarten to second-grade students; self-contained special education students grades kindergarten-through- 12th-grade; and Lexington Two Innovation Center students.The rest of […]

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on scene of an natural gas leak at the corner of Jarvis Klapman Blvd and Hendrix St.. Monday afternoon. Dominion Energy gas were called to come in and stop the leak.Jarvis Klapman Blvd. was temporarily closed between Greenwood Rd. and Hook Ave. […]

There are several locations open for absentee voting in Lexington County. The General Election is Tuesday (Nov. 3.) The West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Avenue, West Columbia, is an Absentee Voting Location from October 27 – 29, from 8 AM – 5 PM. For more voting information, go to westcolumbiasc.gov/election

A Columbia man has been charged with September shooting and killing a man and dumping the body at a closed rest area on I – 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, stands accused of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “A team of detectives has […]

Paul Mitchell The School – Columbia has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia. “We’re super excited to be here,” said Scott Bills, the school’s director. “We’ve investing in a growing area.” The school trains cosmetologists; barbers; nail technicians; and estheticians. Its students give reduced-price hair and cosmetic services. The business opened at 1008 Meeting […]

The 2020 Airport High School Homecoming winners are: Anna “Pete” Davis- Homecoming Queen; Gavin Epps- Homecoming King,  The Eagle award for raising the most money for Camp Kemo- Dylan Barr and Dallis Roof.   Other winners: Queen 1st runner up: Aarria Daye; Queen 2nd runner up: Diane Diaz; King 1st runner up: Eddie Stale; King 2nd […]