3 p.m. – Friday Sunset Boulevard is now OPEN. Thank you for your patience and understanding. A big thank you to Dominion Energy for their fast response and repair to the natural gas lines – Lexington Police Department. The Lexington Police Department is asking motorists to please be patient and use caution Friday afternoon. There […]

There are plans for a Chipotle to open a location in Lexington, according to a social media post by the Town of Lexington. The new restaurant will be on Sunset Boulevard in front of the Home Depot, in the plaza with the Krispy Kreme. Miyos is moving and will no longer be at that location, […]

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

Monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and assessing possible changes to Lexington Two school and district operations is taking place on a day-to-day basis. We continue to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to stay informed. We will implement their recommendations and share their […]

There is no more sure sign of spring than the beginning of the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. “Everything in the world is turning green,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “It’s time to wake up for spring.” “Rhythm on the River is a keystone live arts event […]

The Five Points Association has postponed the annual St. Pat’s in Five Points in Columbia, due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.  Two people in South Carolina have tested positive for coronavirus, and those patients are said to be in good condition. The Five Points Association said it has been working with Columbia Mayor Steven Benjamin and […]

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 […]