Early voting began in Lexington County. And in West Columbia, Tuesday, the line was long, according to Lainie Lewis. “Well I’m standing in line at the West Columbia Community Center to vote! And things seem to be moving,” posted Lewis, who owns State Street Trading Company. She said she eventually got in and cast her […]

The Lexington Sheriff’s Department is is working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to catch a serial robber. Six robberies have happened since Oct. 18 at stores near an interstate in Lexington and Richland counties. At each one, a man has kept a hand in his pocket to make people think he’s […]

Airport High is inviting families in the community to enjoy some Halloween fun on Wednesday (Oct 28) at its annual Trick-or-Treat Lane. The school event, a favorite community tradition for more than 20 years, will be a drive-thru from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West Columbia.  Trick-or-treaters will stay in […]

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on scene of an natural gas leak at the corner of Jarvis Klapman Blvd and Hendrix St.. Monday afternoon. Dominion Energy gas were called to come in and stop the leak.Jarvis Klapman Blvd. was temporarily closed between Greenwood Rd. and Hook Ave. […]

A Columbia man has been charged with September shooting and killing a man and dumping the body at a closed rest area on I – 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, stands accused of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “A team of detectives has […]

The 2020 Airport High School Homecoming winners are: Anna “Pete” Davis- Homecoming Queen; Gavin Epps- Homecoming King,  The Eagle award for raising the most money for Camp Kemo- Dylan Barr and Dallis Roof.   Other winners: Queen 1st runner up: Aarria Daye; Queen 2nd runner up: Diane Diaz; King 1st runner up: Eddie Stale; King 2nd […]

Lexington County School District Three, in Batesburg-Leesville, schools is preparing to transition face-to-face students in grades 6th through 8th at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School from the current hybrid schedule to a four days per week in-person model beginning on Nov. 2. Lexington One and Lexington-Richland Five have also implemented expanded in-person school attendance. Lexington Two will […]

The Lexington Police Department is working to identify whoever is responsible for a burglary and vandalism that occurred at the Golden Hills Golf and Country Club on Oct. 5. Someone broke into several buildings on the property and damaged multiple vehicles including: golf carts, drink carts, and a John Deere Gator. Over $15,000 of damages […]