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Alex Pinto is Busbee Creative Arts Center’s Teacher of the Year, Amber Lambert is Staff Member of the Year

Ms Alex Pinto has been named as the Busbee Creative Arts Center Teacher of the Year. Ms Amber Lambert was named as Busbee’s Staff Member of the Year.

West Columbia City Council passes budget with no tax increase

West Columbia City Council approved first reading of a $17 million general fund budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Council also approved a $19 million water-sewer budget. Tuesday’s meeting was also the first in-person meeting since the first week in March. The meetings had been virtual because of the coronavirus crisis. “It’s good to see […]

Lexington 2 releases the names of 64 students who are AP Scholars

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP Scholars are those students who […]

Cayce Fire helps Ms Lillie Mae celebrate 97th birthday

Deputy Chief Jones and the Cayce Fire Department had the honor in wishing Ms. Lillie Mae a Very Happy 97th Birthday Sunday.

Pine Ridge Middle School recognizes Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year

Pine Ridge Middle School has recognized Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year.

West Columbia opens all city parks

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – 212 Hudson Street (Restrooms, […]

Crews contain fire on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a fire at a building on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home in the 2900 block of Millwood Avenue in Columbia. The Tuesday afternoon fire was contained. Flames spread through the building that is storage for the children’s home. No injuries were reported. Officials looking are […]

Woman charged with stabbing her father

Lexington County investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of stabbing her father Monday night. Geri Lin Oswald, 22, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After speaking with Ms. Oswald and her father, detectives have determined she stabbed him multiple times in the […]