These pictures are from the Quail Hollow pool area. Quail Hollow is off of US 378 (Sunset Boulevard) west of Lexington Medical Center. It shows the tennis court outside of the pool, with the Saluda River in the background. The river has risen above its bank, to flood the parking lot and tennis courts.    […]

Boil Water Advisory Lifted West Columbia Mayor Joseph “Joe” Owens is advising the public that the West Columbia boil water advisory for the following areas has been lifted:  All West Columbia water customers in the area bordered by US HWY 1 to the north, Watling Road to the west, Airport Boulevard to the south, and […]

Due to road closings and other water-related issues, Lexington Two schools will be closed again Tuesday, October 6th. Lexington School District Two FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 5, 2015 Lexington School District Two – Cancels School West Columbia — Lexington School District Two: Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district […]

SCE&G is opening Lake Murray Dam gates, Sunday morning, to keep water at a safe level. The water will be released through a spillway gate system. Lake Murray is currently an elevation of just under 358 feet. SCE&G’s goal is to keep the lake below 360 feet, according to information from SCE&G. With the release of […]

CLOSED MONDAY Oct 5 Lexington School District Two and Lexington School District Four.    

From Saturday to Sunday, as water flowed downstream, the Congaree River rose substantially.  These are photos taken Saturday and then Sunday. Onlookers lined the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday to witness the historical flood and high water level. Click on photos to enlarge.    

 County of Lexington Government Office Closures   Due to the recent rain event, poor road conditions and road closures in Lexington County, the following facility closings and garbage collection schedule adjustments are necessary: All County of Lexington Government Offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 5. This includes the following offices: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations […]

Lexington County recommends evacuation, issues curfew Lexington County emergency management officials recommend the voluntary evacuation of all locations within a quarter mile of the banks of the Lexington County side of the Saluda and Congaree rivers. This voluntary evacuation recommendation is based on information received from SCE&G concerning its plans to release more water from […]