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Yesterday’s restaurant, in Columbia’s 5 Points, is closing and will not reopen. A post from Yesterday’s Restaurant and Tavern’s Twitter account reads: “It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we’ve decided to hang it up for good.” “We want to extend love and thanks to all of you who came along for the ride. […]
The West Columbia Police Department said a teen reported as missing has been located. The sixteen-year-old white male, left his residence in West Columbia. Gavin is approximately 5’ 7” tall, weighs 140 pounds, has a shaved head, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark zip-up jacket, light-colored blue jeans, […]
The City of West Columbia is asking residents to post photos of your beautified yard. A release Monday from the City of West Columbia reads: “Many citizens have taken advantage of the beautiful weather and extra time at home to beautify yards and clean up properties.” The city would love for you to let everyone […]
Been cooped up too long and want some sun and fun? If you want to go to the beach, North Myrtle Beach is for you. Myrtle Beach is keeping public access to its beaches closed, even after Gov. Henty McMaster said they can open. North Myrtle Beach reopened its beaches Tuesday at noon. Most other […]
The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday. The meeting will be conducted remotely and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LexingtonTwo/live. An Amended Agenda is linked. Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda.
A decision to open the state’s public schools will be made this week as coronavirus restrictions are being relaxed. “We’re not quite ready to make an announcement,” said S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman in a WIS-TV interview Monday. “But “I can assure you, by the end of the week,” Spearman said, “that we will […]
According to the the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control the number of cases of coronavirus cases, and deaths, are increasing in Lexington County. Lexington County had recorded nine coronavirus-related deaths as of Friday. There were 271 coronavirus cases reported by DHEC in Lexington County, Sunday. According to data released by DHEC on April […]
Gov. Henry McMaster is allowing many retail businesses to reopen. The order the governor issued Monday, states that department stores can reopen. So can sporting goods stores and craft stores. Also allowed to open are: jewelry stores, music, book, floral and luggage and leather goods stores. The order said they can open at noon Tuesday. […]



