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Lexington 2 property in Springdale part of district’s long-term plan

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Lexington Two has purchased a nearly 27-acre site in Springdale, as it works on a long-range plan for the school district with an eye on expected growth around several municipalities. The land purchase includes 26.52 acres of contiguous property, 3028-3211 Platt Springs Road, about a half-mile […]

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Man charged with taking $45,000 forklift from West Columbia business

Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Gaston man in connection with the theft of a $45,000 forklift. Michael Paul Hicks, 42, is charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of breaking into a motor vehicle, according to arrest warrants. “Based on the interviews investigators have conducted and security video they’ve […]

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Lexington Two to put district office, performing arts center in Cayce

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two has purchased just over 28 acres of property in Cayce to build a combined district office and performing arts center, the final project in a $225 million, voter-approved construction plan. The 28.165-acre parcel, on the corner of the 12th Street Extension and Saxe Gotha […]

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West Columbia City Councilman Joseph Dickey named 2020 SuperLawyer

Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2020 edition of SuperLawyers in the area of Employment and Labor Law. A South Carolina native, Mr. Dickey attended Clemson University and dually earned a B.S. in Management with an International Management Concentration and a B.A. in Japanese and International […]

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Lake Murray boating death was result of medical event

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy findings regarding Mr. Timothy Peele, whose body was recovered from Lake Murray Tuesday. Mr. Peele, 51, of Irmo put his boat in at a public boat ramp near the Lake Murray Dam at approximately 6:30 a.m., and the boat was discovered unmanned in the same area […]

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West Columbia businesses adjust to COVID-19

Now that retail stores can open and outside dining is allowed at restaurants, West Columbia businesses are reacting to those  developments.  “We have two tables out front,” said Martha Cook, owner of Compton’s on B Avenue in West Columbia. “Our customers are eating at those.”  Before that, Compton’s was serving carry-out orders.  Cook said Compton’s […]

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Lexington 1 to hold on-campus graduation ceremonies

Lexington School District One will hold high school graduations ceremonies. The graduation ceremonies will be held at each schools’ football stadium. The schools will practice social distancing. The decision to hold the ceremonies came after the district surveyed seniors. Each graduate will receive two tickets for guests to the ceremony. The ceremonies will be live […]

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Will Lexington 2’s Fine Arts Center, District Offices be built in Springdale?

Will the Lexington Two School Board build a fine arts center, auditorium and new district headquarters on Platt Springs Road in Springdale?That is what some are speculating. The school district has purchased more than 26 acres for $1.2 million dollars. It’s across from Carolina Buffet. West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green said he has been […]

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