Month: October 2021
Seven Lexington Two high school students have been selected to the SC Music Educators Association All-Region Orchestra. They are: Airport High School: Tiaryca Green (12th grade, viola), Katie Rojas (12th grade, violin), Isabella Lanford (10th grade, violin), Allie Childs (12th grade, bass). Tiaryca Green was seated first chair violist for the entire region. Brookland-Cayce High […]
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Two Lexington Two schools have been awarded arts grants. Saluda River Academy for the Arts has received a $12,500 Arts in Basic Curriculum grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2021-2022 school year. The school plans to use the funding for four artists-in-residence, professional development for teachers, community events, student performances, and curriculum […]
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Tokyo Joe will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a breast cancer research fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Icehouse Ampitheater in Lexington. Gates open at 6 pm, the show starts at 6:30 pm, and will feature Tokyo Joe, The Root Doctors, and Prettier Than Matt. Tickets at $25 and may be purchased at www.icehouseampitheater.com
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From Ashely Hunter – City of Cayce: The City of Cayce is providing this follow-up statement to the notification of the arrest of Kendall Lamont Moody in the Murder of Heather Renee Jordan, 30, of West Columbia. Ms. Jordan was found in a home on the 1600 block of Northland Drive on Sunday, September 26. It is also […]
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Due to the expectation of incoming inclement weather and rain, The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce has been forced to cancel Friday (Oct. 8’s) Rhythm on the River concert. A Chamber release said it must protect the sound and lighting equipment and keep everyone’s safety in mind during set up and the concert. Hope […]
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The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open Saturday (Oct. 9) from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at 425 Meeting St.There will be more than 20 vendors on site. Scheduled to be there are:AG’s ArtistryAlicia Leeke, Contemporary American PainterArt that WorksArt from the HollowBitz Of MemoryCindy’s Turn fka:TuppgunCBell DoodlesEntangled JewelryJohn-Nicole CreationsLeaf Lover’s Plant ShopMaman […]
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Lexington Two’s high schools are inviting the community to kick off Halloween at their family-friendly, drive-thru events for trick-or-treating. Both events are set for Thursday, October 28, so district families can participate at their nearest high school. Free candy will be handed out, and costumes are encouraged. Airport High School’s drive-thru Trick or Treat Lane […]
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A Columbia man is accused of shooting and robbing a man while visiting him over the weekend. Tykiawah Latrell Rivers, 21, is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “The victim in this case referred to Rivers as an ‘old friend’ who contacted […]
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