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Lexington 2 issues statement after May 12, incident involving student and police at Springdale Elementary School

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – During school dismissal on May 12, an incident occurred involving the conduct of an elementary school student at Springdale Elementary School.  The School Resource Officer was present at the time, and a call was placed to the local police department for assistance to ensure that both […]

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City of Cayce ends mask mandate

Cayce City Council voted to repeal its face coverings mandate, Wednesday. After the vote, the City of Cayce published to following announcement: In accordance with the requirements of the recent Executive Order issued by Governor Henry McMaster, the members of our Cayce City voted to repeal Emergency Ordinance 2021-15 concerning Face Coverings. However, it is […]

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Airport wins baseball playoff game by forfeit, Friday’s game broadcast on 1620 The Dove

Airport High School’s 4A Lower State District 3 playoff game that was scheduled against Hartsville Wednesday was called off. Airport was declared the winner via forfeit. A Hartsville player tested positive for COVID and it resulted in the Red Foxes forfeiting to the Eagles. Next, Airport will travel to James Island for the district final. […]

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West Columbia moves toward post-COVID

The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate expired on May 1. A day later, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner was held and more than 1,000 attended. Five days after the Bridge Dinner, Art on State drew a large crowd for music, shopping and outdoor celebration.  (Feature photo Art on State by Kelli Ricard – […]

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Lexington County deputies look for man who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor

Lexington County deputies are looking for a burglary suspect who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor. Jerry William Hall Jr., or JJ Hall, is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny and disabling a GPS monitor. Hall’s last known address is on Ben Franklin Road. He also hangs out at the Hillview Truck Stop and […]

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Body found on the Saluda River

A body was found in the Saluda River in Columbia, Wednesday, according to the Columbia Police Department.A call came in after 12 noon that the body had been found in the water in the area of Candi Lane, close to the Greystone Boulevard exit at I – 126. The river separates Lexington and Richland counties. […]

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Lexington Police target “Collision Prone” intersections, writing tickets to violators

Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver taking a risk or being […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie to play soccer in college

Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie will play soccer at the next level. Legaci has been a member of Gray’s varsity squad for three years after transferring from Dreher HS. She tallied more than 700 minutes in goal this year and assisted Gray’s girls team in winning the region championship with an undefeated […]

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