NEWS
A Lexington woman and her adult son have been charged in the theft of parts used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Frances Perry, 76, and Clyde Shumpert, 58, are charged with larceny, according to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. “Based on witness interviews and evidence from the scene, deputies determined Shumpert loaded HVAC […]
Activity has slowed because of the coronavirus crisis, but some significant construction projects are moving forward in West Columbia. “Development and progress have not stopped amid the coronavirus crisis,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “From Ninth Street to State Street you’ll see we’re in the middle of a construction boom.” Miles listed several build […]
Yesterday’s restaurant, in Columbia’s 5 Points, is closing and will not reopen. A post from Yesterday’s Restaurant and Tavern’s Twitter account reads: “It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we’ve decided to hang it up for good.” “We want to extend love and thanks to all of you who came along for the ride. […]
House of Raeford Farms held its third highly-popular Community Chicken Sale Tuesday in an effort to make sure people have chicken amid the coronavirus crisis. It, like the first two, drew a large number of buyers. It was held at the SC State Farmer’s Market instead of House of Raeford’s West Columbia plant site on […]
Gov. Henry McMaster said Wednesday morning the state’s schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Online instruction will continue for students throughout the month of May. There could be some accommodations made so that special needs students can get instructions possibly in the summer months. SC’s Supt. of Education Molly Spearman […]
The West Columbia Police Department said a teen reported as missing has been located. The sixteen-year-old white male, left his residence in West Columbia. Gavin is approximately 5’ 7” tall, weighs 140 pounds, has a shaved head, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark zip-up jacket, light-colored blue jeans, […]
The City of West Columbia is asking residents to post photos of your beautified yard. A release Monday from the City of West Columbia reads: “Many citizens have taken advantage of the beautiful weather and extra time at home to beautify yards and clean up properties.” The city would love for you to let everyone […]
The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday. The meeting will be conducted remotely and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LexingtonTwo/live. An Amended Agenda is linked. Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda.