The Lexington Police Department was contacted about yard sales that were being held in Lexington neighborhoods, Saturday morning, despite the coronavirus crisis. The LPD responded with the post below on Facebook: “While we realize that everyone has had a lot of time for spring cleaning, a yard sale is not an “Essential Activity” and creates […]

Looking for a way to support a West Columbia restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the COVID-19 crisis? Following is a list of West Columbia restaurants offering take-out and/or delivery: Zesto of West Columbia; Cafe Strudel West Columbia; True BBQ; Nick’s House of Pizza; Ariana’s Restaurant; Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant; Palate; Black Rooster; China […]

A fierce storm blew through Lexington County, West Columbia, Cayce and Springdale, early Monday morning. High winds, heavy rains, and severe thunderstorms hit the area around 530 a.m. By 6:30 a.m. the worst had blown over. At 6:37 a.m., the National Weather Service in Columbia had canceled the tornado watch for Lexington County, but others […]

The Town of Springdale announced, Saturday the passing of former Springdale Mayor Wyman Sox The Town of Springdale post read: We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Springdale Mayor, Wyman Sox. A long-time resident to the Town of Springdale and a staple in our community, he will be greatly missed. Mayor Sox […]

A fire broke out at a mobile home near Pelion late Thursday evening, resulting in the death of one individual. Lexington County 911 dispatched Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services personnel a residence in the 500 block of Tindal Road just before 11:30 p.m. in reference to a mobile home fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual found deceased following a residential structure fire. The fire was in Pelion in the 500 block of Tindal Road. It began just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. James A. Moore II, 33, of Pelion was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]

The Meeting Street Artisan Market has gone ONLINE, due to the #COVID19 Crisis. Frequent your favorite local vendors and shops, ONLINE! Check them all out here: Click to visit the Meeting Street Artisan Market ONLINE

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a working fire at a commercial property off of South Beltline Blvd near Shop Road, Thursday around 4 p.m.. South Beltline was closed to traffic near Shop Rd. Drivers should were asked to seek alternate routes.