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GUIDE To The: West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest, THIS Weekend: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring, and More

Click on the graphics above to enlarge: The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 3rd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026. This year’s festival features multiple music genres, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Road Closures (Above) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street to N. 12th Street, from 6:00 a.m. to […]

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Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo is Tuesday, May 5 – Link to Register

Register today for Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo, set for Tuesday, May 5. The district has a variety of career opportunities for the current and upcoming 2026-2027 school year, among them:  Bus Driver Nurse Substitute Teacher Teacher Assistant Additional Education Assistant Substitute Teacher (ESS) Office Support Staff Maintenance  Occupational Therapist Interpreter Custodian (The Budd Group) Food […]

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Resolution to recognize the Multicultural Business Alliance issued by SC House and Senate

The SC House and Senate issued a Resolution, at the Statehouse, Tuesday to recognize the Multicultural Business Alliance. Sen. Russell Ott and Rep. Micah Caskey were part of the celebration. The alliance represents a powerful step forward in unity, collaboration, and opportunity across diverse communities, said Vanessa Mota, director of MOTA Crosslinking Business Academy. She […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest featuring West Columbia’s Hampton Hook and Sugar Ray is Friday, Saturday – See the lineup of bands

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. […]

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Lexington Two Rookie Teachers of the Year Announced

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 […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who was killed on Highway 321

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 […]

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Disabled semi truck in Lexington caused a closed lane, Tuesday

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.

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West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk is now open with new shade sails

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 […]

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