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Lexington 2 School’s after-school activities to conclude by 5 p.m., Thursday, update regarding Friday’s school day schedule forthcoming

Statement issued by Lexington Two: With the arrival of incoming potential severe weather expected by early evening Thursday night, Lexington Two’s after-school activities will conclude no later than 5 p.m. The early conclusion of after-school activities is to ensure that both district families and Lexington Two employees have adequate travel time to make it home […]

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West Columbia-based nonprofits appreciative of central location and easy access, consider donating as the season of giving nears

Many new businesses are coming to West Columbia because of its central location. In addition to businesses, West Columbia is home to some nonprofit organizations. National Do Something Nice Day is celebrated on Oct. 5, each year. It’s a day to spread kindness and positivity by doing or saying nice things to others. The goal is to […]

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Hurricane Helene expected to cause rain and high winds in Lexington County Thursday evening into Friday morning

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Big Bend (near Tallahassee) Thursday evening as a major category 4 hurricane. Currently, Helene is a category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH. As the hurricane enters the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Early Thursday, it could develop into a category […]

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Tim Thompson is back in the Auto Repair Business, managing C&C Automotive on Broad River Road

Tim Thompson has been serving customers in the Auto Repair business for 40 years. He’s known by many in the West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale and Lexington area. Tim will be back in the Auto Repair Business beginning Monday, Sept. 30, at C&C Automotive at 4031 Broad River Rd., in the St. Andrews area. He has […]

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New Mural Grant Program Part of Effort to Beautify West Columbia and Promote Local Artists

The City of West Columbia is excited to introduce the West Columbia Mural Grant (WCMG) Program, an initiative to transform public spaces through vibrant, outdoor murals. The program invites local businesses and property owners to collaborate with artists to beautify the community, foster a deeper sense of place, and showcase West Columbia’s unique charm. The […]

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State data presented as area Chambers gather – South Carolina was the fastest-growing state in 2023 

Several area Chamber of Commerce leaders gathered at the new Lexington Two Schools Performing Arts Center in Springdale, Tuesday. The SC Chamber presented its Grassroots Tour at the C-WC Chamber Business Breakfast.  Will Frierson, Government Affairs officer for the SC Chamber, presented economic information to the several who attended.  He displayed a graphic showing that […]

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REMINDER – Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum is Monday, Sept. 30

A Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 30, at the Lexington 2 Innovation Center off of the 12th Street Extension (509 Bulldog Blvd.) in Cayce. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced the candidate forum Monday. There are four open seats on the Lexington Two School Board. […]

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Hunter Helms, former Gray Collegiate QB, leads comeback win for Rhode Island, Saturday

Hunter Helms, a former Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia) quarterback, engineered three scoring drives Saturday for Rhode Island, where he now plays college football. Helms’ came off the bench to lead a comeback win, 28-21, over Long island. Helms, who also played at Clemson, came into the game with his team trailing 14-7 after three […]

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