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Release from the: Lexington 2 School District Office: Shane Thackston was an amazing friend and colleague, as well as an outstanding educator who had a great relationship with students and staff. He knew how to mentor young children, and always had the best interest of the students at the peak of his decision making. Shane had […]
Read More >>The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting for the proposed widening of Interstate 26 in the Midlands area of the state. The proposed interstate widening would be for approximately 16 miles and would extend from approximately 1.6 miles west of the SC 202 (Exit 85) interchange to approximately 0.4 miles […]
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Shane Thackston, former principal of Springdale Elementary School, has died. The news of Thackston’s death was delivered Wednesday morning to Thackston’s colleagues in Lexington School District Two. Thackston took a short leave from Springdale after suffering severe pain in his head in January 2015. He was back at at school, in his principal’s role by […]
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The State Grand Jury has indicted Rep. Rick Quinn, Jr. on one count of common law misconduct in office and one count of statutory misconduct in office. Hours after the indictment was announced, S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas suspended Quinn from the House. Quinn issued a statement after the indictment was announced. He said he’s […]
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West Columbia City Council approved a revitalization and redevelopment plan on Monday, at its meeting. The winning proposals from Redevelopment Management Associates presented ideas to plan growth for the West Columbia area as well as concentrate on some residential areas to stimulate economic development and investment. Redevelopment Management Associates was chosen for the City Wide […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released her office’s Annual Report for 2016. The report documents the mortality patterns of the county. It shows heart disease – which is a top cause of death statewide and nationally – to be the leading reason for natural deaths in the county. Cancer ranked second. Drug overdoses were […]
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, in the 100 block of Glasgo Lane. According to Fisher, Austin Chandler, 26, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene as the result of apparent gunshot wounds. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday. Due […]
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The City of West Columbia will look into adopting an odor ordinance. The idea was debated at council’s meeting Monday. Councilman Tem Miles said he is ‘thankful” council is discussing odors specific to the House of Raeford poultry processing plant on Sunset Boulevard. Right: Don Icenhower of the Lexington 2 School District talks to council about […]
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