Month: July 2022

Lexington 2 announces its policy for free and reduced lunch prices

Lexington Two has announced its policy for free and reduced  price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  A new application must be submitted each school year.  Online applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted at www.paypams.com/onlineapp.  If you don’t have a […]

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Lexington gas line break results in mandatory evacuations, I-20, Augusta Road were closed

A natural gas line break in Lexington, Thursday afternoon, between Augusta Road (US 1) and Dooley Road resulted in I-20 being closed and mandatory evacuations. By Friday morning, after 7 p.m., Augusta Road was fully reopened, inbound and outbound lanes. Any business that was asked to evacuate Thursday afternoon could return to work as usual […]

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Gas line break at I-20 and Augusta Road in Lexington closes road, causes detour Thursday afternoon

TRAFFIC ALERT – AVOID AUGUSTA ROAD AND I-20 A gas line break has Augusta Road (US-1) and I-20 closed. All traffic on I-20 is being detoured through the Town of Lexington, SC from Sunset Blvd. and South Lake Drive. All traffic inbound and outbound on Augusta Road is being detoured around the affected area as […]

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Music, shopping, dining – Everything you need for a great weekend in West Columbia

Are you looking for a fun weekend? There are a plethora of opportunities to enjoy in West Columbia’s River District, beginning with your Saturday morning. This Saturday, until Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will have NEW HOURS, […]

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Lexington Medical Center, USC form a partnership, 2 new facilities to be built in West Columbia

Lexington Medical Center has announced a partnership with the University of South Carolina. The two are forming the union to combat a nursing nursing shortage and to increase the number of primary care physicians. Lexington Medical Center will build a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space on the hospital’s campus to provide clinical […]

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Breakfast at Ruiz conducting soft opening at 116 State Street, West Columbia

Breakfast at Ruiz is conducting a soft opening at 116 State Street in West Columbia. The breakfast-brunch establishment opened a week ago (June 29.) Hours are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., Tuesday -thru- Sunday.Breakfast at Ruiz currently has a limited menu, but will expand the menu after a grand opening is held. Items on the […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Rookie Baseball Champions honored by West Columbia City Council

The Cayce-West Columbia Rookie Dixie Youth Baseball Team was recognized at the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday night. The C-WC Rookie Ball Team won the 2022 District 4 State Championship and advanced to the State Tournament in Orangeburg in June. At the State Tournament, June 24-28. The C-WC Rookie Team defeated South Spartanburg in […]

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Officer Mike Brazell is the WCPD Officer of the Quarter

West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce recognized Officer Mike Brazell as the WCPD Officer of the Quarter during the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday night. Brazell was nominated by his shift supervisor for his character in general and his actions in helping an individual who was suffering a mental health crisis. (WCPD Photo)

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