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 […]

Construction crews have begun renovating the old jail on Center Street in West Columbia. It will be the kitchen for Savage Craft Ale Works. Peering into the tiny 1908 structure, it’s obvious it was built for a town of a smaller population than the West Columbia of today. But its history includes some colorful happenings. […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be temporarily closed, beginning Thursday, for repairs due to the February flood. The city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open to the public.

There’s a new Art on State mural in the works. It’s being painted by talented artist Ija Charles. It’s in the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street, behind Terra, and next-to the Artisan Market.

Lexington Medical Center is changing its Emergency Room procedure to deal with possible coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases. LMC has created an emergency department at the West Columbia hospital for people who come to the ER with respiratory symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Those are symptoms related to the coronavirus. Those patients will […]

A water main break in the 5500 block of Sunset Blvd. in Lexington had one outbound lane closed just after 1 p.m. Tuesday. The town’s utilities department was reported by the Lexington Police Department to be en route to address the issue.

Lexington County Deputies need your assistance with any information leading to the location of two English Bulldogs (pictured above.) They were stolen from Patricia Avenue in Pelion a few weeks ago. Call Sgt. Treaster at 803-785-0845 or Crimestoppers at 888-274-6372.