NEWS

City of West Columbia getting new equipment to improve garbage collection and clean-up

The City of West Columbia’s Public Works Department has been working to overcome obstacles incurred caused by COVID, including parts and equipment shipping delays. To combat issues with yard waste and household waste collection, West Columbia City Council approved special funding to purchase two additional packers, a one-arm bandit truck, a leaf truck, and a […]

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Art on State is an opportunity for West Columbia restaurants and businesses to shine

West Columbia businesses have come to love Art on State. The City of West Columbia will present the 6th Annual Art on State from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday (May 13) in the 100-200 Blocks of State Street, West Columbia.Artists will be painting live in the street, so it’s a great opportunity to see […]

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Barry Bolen named acting superintendent of Lexington School District 2

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Bolen as Acting Superintendent of Lexington School District Two.  Mr. Bolen will begin serving in that role on Thursday. Mr. Bolen is a familiar face in Lexington School District Two, having served as Superintendent from 2000 through 2008.  He brings a wealth of knowledge about […]

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Dr. Nicolas Wade resigns as Lexington 2 School District superintendent

Dr. Nicolas Wade has resigned as Lexington School District 2 superintendent. A letter announcing his resignation was sent to district personnel, Wednesday morning. The content of that letter is below. It is with great regret that I inform you of my intention to resign from Lexington Two as I move on to other professional opportunities […]

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32 Airport, Brookland-Cayce students earn Early College and dual enrollment diplomas or certificates

Thirty-five Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and dual enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in last week’s Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — during their regular high […]

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Thrifty Paws Boutique cuts the ribbon in Triangle City

Thrifty Paws Boutique is a 501c3 non-profit charity opened Feb. 5 and formed to raise funds for animal rescue and welfare efforts in the community. It held a ribbon-cutting, Tuesday. This boutique is in the perfect location, tucked away in the Triangle City right in the heart of our neighborhood and next to fellow Greater […]

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Lexington man dies in motorcycle crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Jim Spence Road and Pat Road in Lexington shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Shane Lee Baxley, 44, of Lexington was traveling eastbound on Jim Spence Road when he collided with a […]

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Airport, Brookland-Cayce graduation dates announced

The countdown is on for the Class of 2022. Graduation ceremonies at Lexington Two’s high schools are just days away. Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. May 26 at Bearcat Stadium, while Airport High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. May 27 at Eagle Stadium.  Both graduation ceremonies will be held […]

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