NEWS

West Columbia City Councilman Joseph Dickey named 2020 SuperLawyer

Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2020 edition of SuperLawyers in the area of Employment and Labor Law. A South Carolina native, Mr. Dickey attended Clemson University and dually earned a B.S. in Management with an International Management Concentration and a B.A. in Japanese and International […]

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Lexington Two to put district office, performing arts center in Cayce

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two has purchased just over 28 acres of property in Cayce to build a combined district office and performing arts center, the final project in a $225 million, voter-approved construction plan. The 28.165-acre parcel, on the corner of the 12th Street Extension and Saxe Gotha […]

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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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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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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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