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Lexington 2’s “Special Meeting” to discuss “Return to School” is postponed

The special meeting of the Lexington District Two Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, has been postponed until Thursday, Oct. 15. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, will be rescheduled at a later date. The meeting will be held remotely and can be accessed at: […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits

Socializing became more legal Friday. Gov. Henry McMaster today issue Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they will be able to operate at 100% capacity.  Other restaurant safety guidelines – including the required use of face coverings […]

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Weather forecast is perfect for West Columbia’s Artisan Market on Meeting Street

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Shop with the vendors and interact with the unique sculptures throughout the […]

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West Columbia Police and Fire Departments always ready to respond

September was Emergency Preparedness Month. And so far, 2020 has been a less-active year weather-wise and the coronavirus crisis has impacted emergency preparedness. “With COVID, we have not been as busy,” said West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall. When officers do respond they follow all COVID safety procedures, including mask-wearing and sanitizing their hands often. […]

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COVID-19, weather affects West Columbia emergency response for police and fire

September was Emergency Preparedness Month. And so far, 2020 has been a less-active year weather-wise and the coronavirus crisis has impacted emergency preparedness. “With COVID, we have not been as busy,” said West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall. When officers do respond they follow all COVID safety procedures, including mask-wearing and sanitizing their hands often. […]

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Airport, Brookland-Cayce have home football games, Friday – Stadium capacity limited to 50 percent

For this weekend’s home openers for Lexington Two high schools, Airport’s varsity football team plays North Augusta, while Brookland-Cayce’s plays Strom Thurmond. Both games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the district is communicating specific requirements for athletic events where spectators will be attending. The guidance comes from […]

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Lexington Two holding “Special Meeting” Tuesday to discuss “Return to School”

The Lexington School District Two Board has scheduled a “Special Meeting” for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The first item on the meeting agenda is: “Consideration of Return to School Draft Proposal.” Lexington Two students currently are allowed full-day school for only two days a week. The meeting will be held remotely and can be […]

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Another Lexington County school district going to 4-day, in-person classes

Another Lexington County School District is going to more in-person classes. Lexington-Richland School District Five will transition to a 4-day in-person schedule for students. Lexington School District One begins the move to four-day a week, in person classes, Monday. Lexington School District Two still only offers a hybrid schedule, allowing for in-person classes only two-days […]

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