The Town of Springdale’s Splash Pad will be closing for the season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13. The town of Springdale invites all to come out and enjoy the splash pad while you can. The Splash Pad is at Felton C. Benton Park on Platt Sprigs Road, beside Springdale Town Hall. It opened June […]

From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia – At its meeting, Tuesday, the City of West Columbia City Council extended the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments in the city. The ordinance expires on the 61st day, November 1.  A summary of the ordinance is below. Businesses, where masks are required, must place a […]

A Gilbert man is accused of sexually assaulting a female child at a family gathering last weekend. Jose Perez, 24, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives responded to the 300 block of Redhaven Road Sunday and interviewed people who were at the gathering,” Lexington County […]

All lanes of Augusta Road/US-1 at Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington have reopened. The road was closed because of a crash, according to the Lexington Police Department. Lexington County Fire Service and EMS responded quickly to the incident. Several people were transported to the hospital from the scene, according to the LPD.The collision was caused […]

The demolition of Pineview Elementary, 3035 Leaphart Road in West Columbia, has started.  The 52,300-plus square-foot school was originally built in 1968 on nine acres of land. Pineview closed in spring of 2018, after hosting little Lexington Two students for 50 years. Would-be Pineview students now go to the new Riverbank Elementary. Once the building […]

Looking for a job? House of Raeford is hiring for all positions. The poultry processing facility, at 414 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, is hiring for full-time positions and offers: great pay and excellent benefits.You can apply at House of Raeford’s offices or at: www.houseofraeford.com

Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors released some photos of Savage Craft Ale Works, being built on Center Street, in West Columbia. The project is transforming the old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station. Hopes are for the micro-brewery to open in October. The new photos – posted by Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors – show […]

With the restrictions from the coronavirus impacting many businesses, the Congareee River has been a sanctuary for those who want to get outdoors. The traffic has been high on the river. Michael Mayo, of Palmetto Outdoor Center, said his business has been 100 percent normal this summer. The river outfitter follows all COVID safety protocols. […]