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City of West Columbia releases latest newsletter, featuring Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet

The City of West Columbia has released its June-July Newsletter. It is the eleventh edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. The newsletter includes articles on Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet. […]

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Dr. Charles Jackson of Brookland Baptist Church honored with a Senate resolution

Dr. Charles Jackson of Brookland Baptist Church is in his 50th year as a pastor.On Monday State Sen. Nikki Setzler announced that Jackson has been honored by the South Carolina Senate. Setzler posted a photo and the message below on Facebook: “Honored to present my dear friend, Dr. Charles Jackson, with a resolution celebrating his […]

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Melissa Sprouse Browne recognized by West Columbia Beautification Foundation for her years of service

West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice Chairwoman Lainie Lewis presented Past WCBF Chairwoman Melissa Sprouse Browne with a hand-painted piece of artwork for her years of service and dedication to the Foundation. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks is also pictured. The presentation was made at the West Columbia City Council meeting, […]

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Airport students raised more than $78,000 for Camp Kemo, receive resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia City Council Members Casey Hallman and Mickey Pringle recognized Airport High School Student Council at the city council work session, Tuesday.Airport students raised more than $78,000 for Prisma Health Midlands Children’s Hospital Camp Kemo Program. West Columbia City Council Members Casey Hallman and Mickey Pringle recognized Airport High School Student Council at the […]

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Kathy Maness is President of the National League of Cities, receives West Columbia resolution

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks presented Kathy Maness with a resolution recognizing her as the President of the National League of Cities at the West Columbia City Council Work Session, Tuesday. She was elected president of the NLC in November. Kathy is a member of Lexington Town Council and she is the Executive Director of […]

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West Columbia Police and Fire crews investigating incident on 9th Street

Units from the West Columbia Police Department, the West Columbia Fire Department and EMS were on the scene of a business around 5:30 p.m., Monday, on 9th Street in West Columbia at Raleigh Street. The road was blocked and officers were redirecting traffic in the area. An investigation involving a possible bomb threat was being […]

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Lexington 2 Schools announce 2021-22 Teacher of the Year, Support Staff of the Year

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two announces the 2021-2022 winners of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools. The Lexington Two District Teacher of the Year will be selected from among the school-level winners by a panel of judges and announced in September. […]

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Lexington Police write 16 citations during Safety Check Point, Friday

Lexington Police set up Public Safety Checkpoints, Friday. As a result 243 vehicles passed through the checkpoints. Officers pulled 16 vehicles over and issued citations for the following violations: 11 citations were given for driving without a license or not having it in possession. There was 1 citation for possession of marijuana; 1 citation for […]

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