Month: July 2022

July 4th fireworks in West Columbia from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m., Monday, only

The City of West Columbia Fireworks Ordinance allows for the discharging or shooting of fireworks on July 4th, Independence Day, between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM ONLY. Please refrain from discharging fireworks at any other time. It is otherwise unlawful to shoot fireworks inside the City Limits. The West Columbia Police Department’s […]

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Calvin Brown named Officer of the Year Jason Rowlands is Rookie of the Year and Ina Stripes named Civilian Employee of the Year at WCPD Foundation Awards Banquet

The West Columbia Police Officers Foundation held its 2022 Awards Banquet Thursday night. Calvin Brown was named Officer of the Year. Jason Rowlands was named Rookie of the Year and Ina Stripes was named Civilian Employee of the Year. The banquet was hosted by West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce and attended by West Columbia […]

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Lexington 2 names new principals and assistant principals – New Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner begins job

The Lexington Two School Board has released the names of the new principals, assistant principals, and other administrators for the 2022-2023 school year. They begin their new roles on July 1. Also, he Board of Trustees also welcomes Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, who begins her new position on July 1. All hirings were approved by […]

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130 students earned Completer status at Lexington Two Innovation Center

From Dawn Kujawa Lexington 2 Communications: One-hundred-thirty students have earned Completer status for successfully mastering multiple courses in the same field of study at the Lexington Two Innovation Center. These students, juniors and seniors during the 2021-2022 school year, earned Completer status in skill development and training courses through programs offered at the district’s Innovation […]

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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is Oct. 9 – Ticket sales begin July 13

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, October 9. General Admission begins at 4 p.m. Sponsor and VIP Entry is at 3 p.m. The dinner concludes at 8 p.m. The nonprofit, Carolina Together is presenting the dinner. Ticket Sales begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. Tickets to the Gervais Street Bridge […]

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