Lexington County has received its best-ever bond rating after an in-depth analysis was conducted of the county’s financial health. Moody’s Investors Service awarded the county a AAA-bond rating, which means Lexington County has strong financial fundamentals, is financially predictable and has a strong operating environment. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work this […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 600 block of Old Lexington Road, Leesville, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Peter W. Chavis, 45, of Batesburg was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.  Mr. Chavis, who […]

Forty Lexington Two Innovation Center students have been inducted as inaugural members of the National Technical Honor Society. The 2019-20 inductees are Bryce Addy, Gabriella Adkins, Noah Anderson, Taylor Ashley, Ashayla Black, Brianna Boutilette, Cynthia Bradshaw, Julion Brooks, Baileigh Cheeks, Sandra Coleman, Caroline Daniels, Taylor Davis, Emerald Edmond, Hailey Foster, Thomas Freeman, Marcus Gadsden, Garrett […]

Lexington County officials celebrated the opening of the Lexington County Solid Waste Transfer Station Expansion with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Thursday morning. The expanded facility, which is located at 498 Landfill Lane in the Edmund Community, will serve the disposal needs of the County’s residents and commercial businesses well into the future. “As […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is now open to the public. It was closed Wednesday for repairs from flood damage.

Construction crews have begun renovating the old jail on Center Street in West Columbia. It will be the kitchen for Savage Craft Ale Works. Peering into the tiny 1908 structure, it’s obvious it was built for a town of a smaller population than the West Columbia of today. But its history includes some colorful happenings. […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be temporarily closed, beginning Thursday, for repairs due to the February flood. The city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open to the public.

Savage Craft Ale Works has posted a photo it found. It was taken in front of the Old City Hall and Fire Department on Center Street. Do you recognize anyone in the photo? Savage Craft wants to know. It looks like some of the faces are the same from the other photos. If you know […]