NEWS
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision. It occurred on Shore Road near Belle Lindler Road in Gilbert at 12:15 p.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Luke Matthews King, 59, of Gilbert, was pronounced dead at the scene. King was traveling northbound on Shore Road when his […]
Read More >>
There are three open seats on the Lexington 2 School Board. The election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The six candidates are running: Linda Alford-Wooten, Christina Fitts Rucker, Brad Giles, Wayne Roy McKim, Michael John Neal and James Bud Summers.
Read More >>
A record number of more than 260,000 absentee ballots have been issued statewide, according to the S.C. Election Commission. And of those issued, a record number of more than 230,000 absentee ballots have been returned. According to data collected during the 2014 midterm, about 157,000 absentee ballots were cast. That was the previous record. […]
Read More >>From governor to agriculture commissioner, there are several candidates running for statewide offices. The general election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Below is a list of the candidates in some high-profile S.C. races that are on the ballot. In the South Carolina governor’s race Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is […]
Read More >>
A setting sun illuminated the lingering clouds Friday evening to make for a beautiful Fall Back Fest on West Columbia’s State Street. “An event like this helps build the community” said Brian Carter, West Columbia City administrator. “This is a vibrant, exciting place to be.” The third annual Fall Back Fest featured live music from […]
Read More >>Sheppard’s Glass Service at 2519 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia celebrated their 50th business anniversary on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Resolution from the State Senate to commemorate the occasion. Customers, friends, and colleagues enjoyed a catered lunch and door prize giveaway. 107.5 The Game broadcast the Friday afternoon halftime show from the […]
Read More >>The City of West Columbia invites you to the 3rd Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, Friday, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event features live music from Rian Adkinson, food and beverages from Cha Cha’s Food Truck, Cafe Strudel West Columbia, State Street Pub, @116 Espresso […]
Read More >>Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, bought radio station WZMJ 93.1 from Lake Murray Communications. The Lexington-based station is known as Z-93 The Lake. Midlands Media Group purchased WWNQ 94.3 The Dude, in 2016. It is the only locally owned and operated country music station in the greater […]
Read More >>