NEWS

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Co-sponsors Cyber Security Summit

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off a gathering today of state and local government leaders, higher education administrators and bankers to discuss cyber security threats to the public and private sectors. Treasurer Loftis – who lives in West Columbia – delivered opening remarks at the Cyber Security Summit along with co-sponsors Dr. Harris Pastides, […]

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Lexington 2 Bus Drivers report from Charleston Evacuation Mission

People needed help, so a group of Lexington 2 School Bus Drivers answered the call. With Hurricane Matthew evacuations initiated in Charleston, the Lexington 2 Bus Drivers volunteered to help transport evacuees from Charleston to Greenville, or anywhere else they needed to go to find safety. Cliff Jones, Lexington 2 Special Needs Transportation Supervisor, said […]

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Dickerson Center’s Carol Yarborough is a voice for abused children

Carol Wyatt Yarborough has the ability to keep calm when things are getting out of hand. “I can keep my head straight in a crisis,” Yarborough said. She described the commotion surrounding a car accident when she was in college. “A child on a bicycle was hit by a car,” Yarborough said. “I calmly called […]

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BCHS students attend USC Gentleman’s Choral Clinic

The young men pictured attended the first USC Gentlemen’s Guide to Singing Choral Clinic Saturday, Sept.24, at the University of South Carolina School of Music. These five young men joined voices with the USC Men’s Choir and other high school students from across the state. They were under the direction of Dr. Alicia Walker. All […]

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Lexington 2 Schools closed due to Hurricane Matthew threat

Following orders of Governor Haley, Lexington School District Two will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October 5 -7) due to the pending impact of Hurricane Matthew on the State of South Carolina. This includes all students and staff. All Lexington Two District meetings, after-school activities, including sports events and practices, have also been cancelled for Tuesday, October 4, and […]

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SCDOT begins preparation for Hurricane’s impact

SCDOT has begun preparation activities for pending impacts anticipated by Hurricane Matthew. Current forecasts predict that Hurricane Matthew will impact South Carolina later this week. SCDOT continues to closely monitor the forecast and adjust response plans as appropriate. SCDOT continues daily communication with other emergency service providers. Engineering District 1 (Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland and Sumter Counties) District One […]

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Attorney General Announces Price Gouging Statute in Effect

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that the price gouging statute is in effect upon notice that Governor Haley issued an executive order declaring state of emergency. “As we prepare for Hurricane Matthew to make landfall in South Carolina, it’s imperative that South Carolinians make necessary preparations and follow safety instructions. Our state […]

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Lexington County offices closed rest of the week

 LEXINGTON COUNTY GOVERNEMENT MOVES INTO OPCON 3 AHEAD OF HURRICANE MATTHEW, COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS CLOSED THROUGH REMAINDER OF THE WEEK The Lexington County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has moved into OPCON 3 level, which is a partial to full activation of the County’s Emergency Operation Center, ahead of Hurricane Matthew. […]

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