Month: May 2023

Founders Federal Credit Union holds Grand Opening for new Sunset Boulevard location in Lexington

A Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Grand Opening was held for Founders Federal Credit UnionThursday. It’s the first Founders Federal Credit Union location in Lexington County. It’s at 101 Park Place Ct., Lexington. That’s just off of Sunset Boulevard. There was a reception after the ribbon was cut. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and the Lexington […]

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Lexington man arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

Patrick Ryan Greer (age 40) of Lexington was arrested on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest.   According to WIS-TV, arrest warrants from the South Carolina […]

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3 Airport High School track and field athletes sign to compete at the college level

Three Airport High School athletes declared their intent to play their sports at the college level. The three track and field athletes committed to South Carolina schools during a signing ceremony Wednesday:  Ivan Taylor – Claflin University  Xavier Stone – University of South Carolina-Upstate  Kendell Stroman – Columbia College Coaches, teammates, fellow students, family members, […]

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West Columbia woman identified by Lexington County Coroner as victim in fatal I-26 crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision near the 112 mile marker of I-26 in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 4:45 p.m, Wednesday. According to Fisher, Ms. Victoria Ryan Johnson, 50, of West Columbia was traveling westbound on I-26 when her vehicle traveled […]

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Memorial Day is West Columbia’s kick-off to ecotourism season on the Congaree River, with many other attractions to enjoy 

Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have given their lives to protect our country. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28.   Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and the official opening of the constantly growing eco-tourism industry in West Columbia. “The Congaree River has become an irresistible and traditional magnet for tubers and […]

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1 dead after I-26 crash, Wednesday afternoon, interstate blocked while EMS crews responded

The driver of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra died after running off the interstate, Wednesday, according to Trooper Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the 112 Mile Marker on I-26 westbound. Tidwell said the driver was the only occupant in the car and died after running off the […]

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Sydney Evans named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 2 School District, SFC Sherman Crosland named Educator of the Quarter

Sydney Evans of Airport High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Two School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. SFC Sherman Crosland was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington Two School District at the […]

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Meadow Brantley named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 4 School District, Hannah Helms named Educator of the Quarter

Meadow Brantley of Swansea High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Four School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. Hannah Helms was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington Four School District at the Greater […]

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