Lexington County Fire Service personnel rescued a woman and her dog after both fell down a 30-foot well near Lake Murray last Saturday. The rescue took place in the 100 block of Yachting Circle, off Yachting Road, about 6 p.m. Firefighters found a woman who had fallen down the well, while attempting to retrieve her […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department narcotics and vice agents conducted an operation Thursday night that yielded more than $32,000 in illegal gaming funds and resulted in 11 individuals being charged. “Investigators executed a search warrant at 3743 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia based on a tip we received and our subsequent investigation,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]

Today, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Sgt. F. Ballentine was operating a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle on 12th Street near 13th Street. Sgt. Ballentine stopped in the southbound lanes to yield to a train at the Norfolk Southern crossing. While stopped, waiting on the train to pass, the patrol vehicle was struck in the rear […]

The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 1600 Block of Fairlane Road 1800-1900 Block of Pinelake Drive All addresses on Watson Road Easton Estates Subdivision Quail Creek Subdivision   Once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in this area […]

Press Release from Kay Joseph, Lexington School District 2:  Pine Ridge Middle Student Government earns numerous awards at SCASC State Convention Pine Ridge Middle School Student Government attended the 68th Annual South Carolina Association of Student Councils State Convention held at Riverside High School in Greer S.C.. Students attended the three day workshop and worked with […]

Press Release from Kay Joseph, Lexington School District 2:  Davis Early Childhood Center Hosts Literacy Fair   Davis Early Childhood Center for Technology in Cayce, SC hosted a Literacy Fair on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. – til – noon.  Children’s authors Melinda Long and Kevin Kurtz entertained students and parents alike. Students from Congaree-Wood […]

The City of West Columbia is saving by re-using. “Our recycling volume is up eight percent in the last year,” said Jamie Hook, West Columbia Public Works director. Approximately 5,900 West Columbia sanitation customers use recycle bins, said Hook. Those customers put plastic, cardboard, glass and other recyclables in their bins for pick-up. West Columbia […]

Press Release from the Glenn Ross campaign: Veteran Crime Scene Investigator Files for Lexington County Coroner’s Race  On Wednesday, March 16, 26-year law enforcement veteran and former Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigator, Glenn Ross, completed the filing process to appear on the June 14th Republican Primary ballot for Lexington County Coroner. Ross announced his […]