In a time of distress, public transportation is essential for some. Because of that the the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is taking additional measures to prevent the coronavirus from affecting its passengers, drivers, employees and assets. The COMET runs the Soda Cap Connector in West Columbia and Cayce. Its bus routes also […]

In light of the novel coronavirus, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, March 16. The Zoo and Garden will remain closed through Tuesday, March 31. The safety of our guests, community, staff and the animals in our care is, as always, of paramount importance. Riverbanks made the decision to […]

Lexington School District Two will provide meals to any child that needs one during coronavirus school closings. On Monday, 3/16, drive up for bag lunches from 11 am-1 pm at Cayce Elementary, 515 Bulldog Blvd. Watch for announcements on additional sites coming soon.

Lexington Two will serve free breakfast and lunch weekdays, Monday through Friday, to any child in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Meals for youth ages 18 and younger will be offered by Sodexo, the district’s food service provider, at the following locations.  Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18, at all […]

The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronovirus. “We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered its first death in an elderly person recently reported to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 who was a resident of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Skilled Nursing […]

In the interest of reducing potential exposure to COVID-19, City of West Columbia parks, community centers, playground equipment, tennis courts, picnic shelters, and restroom facilities are closed until further notice. The announcement was made Monday, March 16.