NEWS

Man hit and killed by train was deaf, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the man who died after being struck by a train near the intersection of Chapel Road and Lois Lane in West Columbia, Thursday. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Kenneth W. Zeigler, 59, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. According to the coroner, […]

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The Palmetto Experience holds ribbon cutting for river meeting facility, Thursday

The Palmetto Experience held its ribbon cutting Thursday.  The ribbon cutting was sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The facility is on the Saluda River, on Candi Lane off of I-126, beside Riverbanks Zoo. It’s for group retreats and events to have an all in one shared experience that includes meeting space, waterside […]

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West Columbia Attorney Beth Branham to be National School Boards President, honored by S.C. Senate, House

West Columbia Attorney Beth Dickerson Branham is a member of the Lexington Two District Board of Trustees. She will become the 72nd  National School Boards Association President next weekend during The National School Boards Association Annual Conference. It is the first time ever there has been a president of the NSBA from South Carolina. West Columbia […]

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West Columbia spring bursts forth with rhythm, river, parks and Kinetic Derby Day

From Rhythm on the River concerts and the opening of tubing season to Tartan events and Kinetic Derby Day, the West Columbia spring is bursting with activity. And there are two parks slated to open soon. They will have a more than a seasonal impact. “The opening date for the Interactive Art park is Mid-May,” […]

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Wednesday crash slows traffic in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, Wednesday. The crash had outbound traffic limited to a single lane in the median. The road was eventually cleared. Police were asking motorists to proceed with caution. LPD Photos. 

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Vehicle fire extinguished in South Congaree, Wednesday afternoon

Lexington County Fire Services units responded to a vehicle fire in the 700 block of Main Street in South Congaree Wednesday afternoon. A report from Lexington County said there were no injuries.  Lexington County photo. 

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Publix to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington

Publix is planning to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington. It will be one of several new locations throughout the South, according to SuperMarket News. Sized at around 25,000 sq.-ft., GreenWise Markets – similar to Fresh Market or Whole Foods stores- are aimed at customers focused on healthy lifestyles and “foodies” looking to indulge, according […]

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4 people displaced after Lexington County house fire

Lexingtom County Fire Service units responded to the 900 block of Bethany Church Road for a residential structure fire at approximately 3:15 Monday morning. In total, eight fire units and 18 personnel, along with LCEMS, responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported, but four people were displaced. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist […]

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