NEWS

Man charged with taking $45,000 forklift from West Columbia business

Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Gaston man in connection with the theft of a $45,000 forklift. Michael Paul Hicks, 42, is charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of breaking into a motor vehicle, according to arrest warrants. “Based on the interviews investigators have conducted and security video they’ve […]

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Lexington 2 property in Springdale part of district’s long-term plan

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Lexington Two has purchased a nearly 27-acre site in Springdale, as it works on a long-range plan for the school district with an eye on expected growth around several municipalities. The land purchase includes 26.52 acres of contiguous property, 3028-3211 Platt Springs Road, about a half-mile […]

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Progress continues on Sunset Boulevard’s TownPlace Suites, West Columbia

The Marriott International TownPlace Suites at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia is taking shape. The new hotel is being built across from Lexington Medical Center. Ground was broken at the site in January. Solara Hospitality is the company building the 111-room hotel, between Bojangles and Freddy’s Burgers. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. said there […]

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Columbiana Centre mall has opened

Columbiana Centre mall has reopened. Many of the Harbison mall’s store opened over the weekend after S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster allowed retail stores open after a lockdown because of the coronavirus. The stores open include: Belk; Altar’d State;Forever 21; DTLR; and Chick-fil-A. The food court is still closed for sit-down dining. Columbiana Centre is open […]

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USC to resume on-campus classes for the fall

In-person instruction at UfSC-Columbia will resume mid-August. The university will expand online course offerings to accommodate those who choose to remain away. USC announced that the to open is decision that has not been made lightly and will require a commitment from the collective Gamecock Family to ensure public health and safety. Details: go.sc.edu/coronavirus USC […]

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Lexington Police Department lobby, front desk reopened

After several weeks of being closed, the Lexington Police Department lobby and front desk area has reopened and business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Those who need to enter the department beyond the lobby will be asked to complete a short medical screening, including having their temperature taken. If you have […]

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Will Lexington 2’s Fine Arts Center, District Offices be built in Springdale?

Will the Lexington Two School Board build a fine arts center, auditorium and new district headquarters on Platt Springs Road in Springdale?That is what some are speculating. The school district has purchased more than 26 acres for $1.2 million dollars. It’s across from Carolina Buffet. West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green said he has been […]

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Lexington 1 to hold on-campus graduation ceremonies

Lexington School District One will hold high school graduations ceremonies. The graduation ceremonies will be held at each schools’ football stadium. The schools will practice social distancing. The decision to hold the ceremonies came after the district surveyed seniors. Each graduate will receive two tickets for guests to the ceremony. The ceremonies will be live […]

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