Month: January 2025
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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Residents of Lexington and Richland Counties get FREE daytime admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden every Friday in January and February. Winter hours on Jan. 10 or from 9 AM – 4 PM. After Jan. 10, Normal hours on Fridays are: 9 AM – 5 PM. Yes, Free Fridays are BACK at Riverbanks Zoo and […]
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It’s a new year and that means that a new group of High School seniors are making plans for college, including looking for scholarship opportunities. The Taylor Watford Foundation is honored to give $4,000 in scholarships in memory to those we have lost. Applicants, who will graduate in the Spring of 2025, are asked to […]
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A new FedEx Office, for Packing and Shipping, is scheduled to open in West Columbia in January.It’s in the Danwood Shopping Center on Augusta Road, beside Planet Fitness. A contact person for the new FedEx Office said the target opening date is Jan. 16.
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