Month: January 2025
Lexington Two schools and offices will dismiss early on Friday, January 10, due to forecasts of a potential wintry mix beginning that afternoon. Other districts in Lexington County have also changed the school day schedule Friday’s early dismissal times, for Lexington Two, are 11:30 a.m. for elementary schools, 12:30 p.m. for middle and high schools. […]
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The West Columbia Police Department has released its “Monthly Statistical Review” for December. The WCPD reported 10 break-ins, 3 burglaries, 29 DUIs (highest month for the year) and 6 vehicle thefts. It shows that there were 3,153 calls for service for the month. That was the second-lowest number of calls for service for the year. […]
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Westbound traffic on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia was reduced to one lane Wednesday afternoon. There were EMS vehicles, police cars and a firetruck on the scene of an accident near the Sunset Car Wash. A traffic light at Sunset and Hummingbird Drive remained red for a while and cars headed toward Columbia were backed […]
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Lexington Two after-school activities and programs on Friday, January 10, are canceled, due to the forecast arrival of a possible wintry mix late that afternoon. Canceled activities include, but are not limited to, athletic events, practices, and conditioning; extracurricular activities and rehearsals; after-school programs; Boys and Girls Clubs; and adult education classes. Several athletic events […]
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will open a new exit ramp from I-20 West to I-26 West on Thursday. The ramp opening marks another milestone in Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. The ramp will open late on Thursday (Jan. 9) to allow crews to permanently close the existing I-20 West exit ramp […]
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Lexington Police responded to a collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) near Maiden Lane, Tuesday afternoon. Inbound traffic was detoured onto Fort Street until the site was cleared. All lanes were reopened by 4:30 p.m. The cause of the wreck was a driver failing to yield the right of way, according to police. (LPD photo)
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The new Chick-fil-A Distribution Center at 4424 12th Street Extension in West Columbia (just outside of Cayce) has posted an ad to hire Warehouse Team Members. In November of 2022, Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, announced plans to establish its newest distribution center in Lexington County. The company’s $80 million investment will […]
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Irmo Fire District crews were on the scene of an incident, Tuesday morning that had one side of St Andrew’s Road blocked at Bush River Road. Two vehicles collided at the intersection and both were heavily damaged. Injuries were minor, but people were taken to the hospital.By 10 the road was open.
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