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Obituary of Milton L. Brazell, of West Columbia

Milton L. Brazell, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away surrounded by the love of his family members on Jan. 29, 2022. Milton was born Feb. 22, 1938. As a Columbia native with an unwavering work ethic, Milton began his business ventures early in life with the Brazell Brothers company, where he worked alongside several family […]

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Airport High School’s Army JROTC drill takes top spot in recent competitions, including the state championship

Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications: Airport High School’s award-winning Army JROTC drill team has taken the top spots in several recent competitions, including the state championship, despite the school year’s COVID-19 challenges. Among top finishes: Airport’s drill team placed first overall in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best, held February 5 in Hickory, […]

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Lexington Police work crash on Sunset Boulevard, Monday afternoon

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Mallard Lakes Drive around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. EMS was also on the scene. By 4:30 p.m., police said the road had been cleared and all lanes were reopened. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding the red traffic light, according to […]

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8 Lexington 2 students selected for All-Region and All-State Bands

Eight Lexington Two student musicians have been selected for All-Region and All-State Bands. REGION 2 JUNIOR BAND (6th-8th grades) Northside Middle School: Bryce Loughery, 1st Alternate Timpani; Ruth Ann McCarty, 19th Chair Clarinet; Donovan Norris, 1st Alternate Tenor Sax Pine Ridge Middle School: Justin Sightler, 7th Chair Percussion ALL-STATE JUNIOR BAND (6th-8th grades) Busbee Creative […]

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Practice run for Kinetic Derby Day on a Sunny Saturday in West Columbia

There was a bit of a chill in the air Saturday morning as soap box contraptions sped down the hill on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Part of the street was closed off for a couple hours as the would-be champions were taking test runs for the April 23 Kinetic Derby Day. “It was a […]

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Thompson Obituaries: Betty Louise Dinkins; Rudelle Richburg Eaddy; David Burns Roper, Jr.; William P Kerr

Obituary of Betty Louise Dinkins Betty Louise Dinkins, 87, of West Columbia, SC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Betty retired from Richland Wholesale Distributors, where she worked as a computer specialist.  She was a lifetime member of Westside Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC., where she enjoyed attending her […]

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Obituaries: Kent Rolan; Gwendolyn Fleming; Kathy Treadway – Moseley Funeral Home

C. Kent Rolan Obituary Crosson Kent Roland, age 84, of West Columbia returned to the arms of his maker on 5 February 2022.   He was proceeded by his parents, Robert Lewis Roland and Essie Loretta Hallman Roland.  He graduated from Palmer Junior College with an Associate’s Degree in Business.  He was a self-employed insurance […]

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Susie Pippin funeral service is Sunday afternoon

The funeral service for Susie Pippin will be held at Grace Chapel Church 663 Dixiana Road West Columbia on Sunday (Feb. 6th.) Visitation starts at 2 p.m. and the service follows at 3 p.m.Susie Passed away early in the week: Jeff Jones of the Scooter Scott Project said: “My sister in Christ, Susie Pippin , […]

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