Month: April 2026
In a short period of time, the Meeting Street Music Fest has become one of the most anticipated events in West Columbia. The 3rd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest is April 17-18, and is presented by the City of West Columbia. It’s a two-day event featuring eleven sensational bands playing a variety of music genres. […]
Lexington Two announced its Rookie Teachers of the Year during a celebration Tuesday for first-year teachers and their school mentors. Among the 59 Lexington Two induction teachers in the 2025-2026 school year, those recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year are: Early Childhood: Mary Kammes, 1st grade immersion teacher, Riverbank Elementary School Elementary: Presley Harbert, 3rd grade […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision near the intersection of Highway 321 and Wilbur Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County on April 14, 2026 at approximately 1:10 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Mark Bartholomew Mack , 49, of Gaston was walking northbound […]
A disabled semi truck and trailer at East Main Street (US-1) and Harmon Street in Lexington resulted in inbound traffic being detoured onto Harmon Street, Tuesday. Lexington Police photo.
The City of West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, located at 212 Hudson Street in West Columbia, SC, is now open after being closed for the installation of shade sails. These improvements were part of the City of West Columbia’s ongoing efforts to enhance amenities and comfort for visitors at one of the community’s […]
Brian Duncan has announced he is running a West Columbia-based SC House Seat. “I’m proud to officially announce that I am running for South Carolina House District 88,” Duncan stated.“Last year, I stepped forward in the special election because I believe our community deserves strong, conservative leadership that shows up and delivers results.That belief hasn’t […]
The Lexington Police Department is asking drivers to please be cautious driving through the 5100 block of Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. One inbound and one outbound lane of the road are blocked due to a collision involving a bicyclist. Emergency personnel are on scene. The collision was reported after 7 p.m. Monday.
A collision on West Main Street (US-1) at Gibson Road in Lexington had all inbound lanes closed, Monday around noon. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route around the scene until the road was reopened. There were several injuries reported by the Lexington Police Department. The injured were transported to the hospital by […]