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Lexington School District Two celebrates Hispanic Heritage

After a postponement due to Helene, Lexington School District Two’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration was held on Wednesday. About 300 attended the second annual event, open to district families and the public. Among the family focused activities were a mariachi band and dancers, food trucks, student artwork and informational displays, student music and dance performances, arts […]

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Get your Thanksgiving meal catered in West Columbia, or some restaurants are open

Thanksgiving Day is always the 4th Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving Day is also the day many West Columbia families get together for a traditional meal  cooked in the kitchen. But if you’re looking for a day of rest, you can let others do the cooking for you. […]

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SCDOT crews to temporarily close and detour I-20 eastbound on-ramp in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour the Pond Branch Road on-ramp to I-20 eastbound for road work beginning November 21 at 6:30 a.m. The ramp is expected to reopen the same day. As part of this closure, a signed detour route has been set up. The route will utilize Pond […]

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Christmas On The Mount 2024, Sunday Dec. 8, at Mt Tabor Lutheran Church, with Prettier Than Matt, Admiral Radio, Danielle Howle

Christmas On The Mount Sunday, December 8, 2024  6:30 PM Mt Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Avenue West Columbia SC Now in its 19th year overall, the annual Christmas On the Mount concert presents a lineup of local and regional musicians performing traditional and not-so-traditional Christmas music. Over the years this has meant familiar carols, newer, […]

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Car crashes into business on North Lake Drive in Lexington, driver charged with DUI

Lexington Police reported that a car ran into a building at 301 North Lake Drive, in Lexington, around 5 a.m. Wednesday. The crash resulted in the temporary closing of North Lake Drive and North Church Street. Police said the crash involved an intoxicated driver who was transported from the scene by EMS and will be […]

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Carraway Park at the Riverwalk closed through Wednesday for repairs to park equipment

The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, beginning Tuesday, November 19, through Wednesday, November 20, to address necessary repairs to park equipment. The City appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as they work to maintain a safe and enjoyable space for all.

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Moderate injuries sustained in motorcycle versus car crash, according to Irmo Fire District

Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to a crash on Fernandina Road, around 4 p.m., Tuesday.The road was closed in both directions as first responders worked the crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The Irmo Fire District reported moderate injuries. The person on the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and that made a […]

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Person had to be cut out of car after crash in Irmo, Tuesday afternoon

Irmo Fire District crews were on the scene of a collision on St Andrews Rd at I- 26, around 2:30, Tuesday afternoon. Multiple lanes were blocked and one person had to be cut out of a car. Injuries were minor and the road was eventually cleared. (Irmo Fire District Photo)

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