NEWS
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 […]
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,” […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Carroll Hutchinson was recognized last week at the Cayce-West Columbia a Lions Club meeting. Hutchinson has served as a Lion for 40 years. He is pictured with C-CW Lions’ President Bill Mooneyhan. “We’re very grateful for all Lion Carroll has done for this community through his service as a Lion,” said Mooneyhan. He is a […]
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 […]
A new coffee shop opened Monday at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Red Eye Express Coffee, owned and operated by Tim Smaha, Adam Heirs, Lisa Matthews and Stan Matthews, will be open Monday through Friday beginning at 4:30 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5 a.m., according to a CMA news release. “We’re excited […]