As flood waters raged throughout West Columbia Sunday, toward the Saluda River, a portion of Botanical Parkway was taken out. Jess Cruser, who lives close to the damaged area, said she heard a loud crash on Sunday morning, about 9 a.m. The road leads to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Garden on the Lexington County side. […]

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

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 […]

The City of Cayce would like to issue the following updates for our residents. We ask that each of you continue to take extra precautions. – The voluntary evacuation for Riverland Park has been lifted and Cayce Public Safety is currently allowing only Riverland Park residents back into the area. If you live in that […]

West Columbia City Hall Operating on Delayed Opening and Change of Time for Council Meeting  City of West Columbia offices will open on a delayed schedule Tuesday, October 6, 2015. City Hall will open at 10:00 AM. Employees are asked to report to work only if safe roadway conditions exist for their commute. The regularly […]

Lexington County officials urge public to stay home, off roads   As emergency operations in Lexington County shift from response to assessment and recovery, officials say residents should stay home throughout Monday evening and night. While there will be no curfew enacted, residents should limit travel to what is absolutely essential. Open roads are crucial to […]