Month: May 2025
Lexington Police responded to a rollover collision on Corley Mill Road at Riverchase Way. The crash resulted in the closing of one lane in both directions. The crash was reported by the LPD around 4 p.m. Lexington Police Photo
Read More >>The Vacuum Center at 1306 Charleston Highway in West Columbia burned Friday night.Owners Mike and Peg Wilson said in a Facebook post: “we are processing the shock of this happening but want to let you all know that it will be okay. They said the “store sustained considerable damage and destruction” from the fire. Mike […]
Read More >>Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern is a landmark institution at the corner of Ninth Street and Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce. It was initially an Open Air Market more than 70 years ago. It was established by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Walt Hallman has been the owner of Vella’s since 1999 and the restaurant has continued to […]
Read More >>The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Classic was played at Charwood Golf Club in Pine Ridge, Thursday. The tournament date coincided with Small Business Week. “I’m so pleased. Our annual C-WC Golf Classic was a sold out event,” said Tim James, C-WC Chamber President and CEO. “Chamber businesses were involved on every team and at […]
Read More >>Savage Craft Ale Works, at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event on Monday. There will be Salsa dancing lessons starting at 4:30, with Latin DJ Mario from 4:30 to 6. The band Caribe Latin Sound from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a Special Cinco de […]
Read More >>Lexington High School has hired Robert Wells as its next head boys basketball coach. Wells has been the head basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School for the last 13 years. The Lexington One School Board approved Wells’ hiring Tuesday. Wells is taking the place of Elliott Pope who left LHS after six seasons. His LHS […]
Read More >>The West Columbia Police Department is proud to host the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center at 205 E. Main Street in Lexington. Chief Marion Boyce said, “We invite our community members to join Law Enforcement from across Lexington County as we […]
Read More >>Nine East Point Academy Middle School students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. East Point Academy is in West Columbia. The program, developed by the SC Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with exceptional academic talent. This program reflects the statewide effort to improve education in South Carolina and responds to the needs of students […]
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