NEWS
The City of West Columbia will modify services until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in the community. Taking into consideration the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on social distancing and the measures being taken across the nation including travel bans, school closures, quarantines, and event cancellations, the City […]
From Dawn Kujawa- Lexington 2 Communications Director — Lexington Two Superintendent William B. James Jr. has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. James was hired as the district’s superintendent in 2015. The Lexington Two School Board, at a special-called workshop on March 12, approved contracting with the South […]
In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, county offices located at the County’s Administration Building, located at 212 S. Lake Drive, Lexington, will no longer allow the general public to enter until further notice. The following offices will provide services under these adjusted operations: Lexington County Treasurer’s Office: o The Treasurer’s Office […]
Gov. Henry McMaster has issued mandatory orders for the following: State agencies have been ordered to waive regulations for the coronavirus The South Carolina Department of Revenue will extend the deadline for state taxes to June 1. Restaurants and bars will close their dine-in services for customers beginning March 18; however, curbside services (drive-thru and […]
Tartan Day South in 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. All of the events from April 2, through April 5 are cancelled. Following the recommendations of the Governor’s Office and the CDC. This is a cancellation not a postponement. Most of our vendors and athletes work the highland schedule around the Southeast. […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Columbia man as part of an investigation into a fire last month at a Charleston Highway business. Christopher Dwayne Tillman, 26, is charged with arson, burglary and ill treatment of animals, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam video from the early morning hours of Feb. 28, detectives […]
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.