NEWS

5K run to benefit Cindy Wilkerson Foundation, in Springdale, Saturday

The Community 5k run/walk to benefit the Cindy Roof  Wilkerson Foundation is Saturday, May 21. Click to visit Cindy Wilkerson Foundation Website Wilkerson was the physical education teacher at Springdale Elementary School. She died of brain cancer in February of 2012. She taught P.E. For 25 years. Wilkerson was known as a friend to everyone, who touched […]

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Leaphart Road Closed in West Columbia, I-26 bridge struck

Leaphart Road Closed in Lexington County  Leaphart Road bridge over Interstate 26 in Lexington County has been closed after it was struck and damaged by a vehicle Wednesday. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Engineers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are evaluating the damage and moving quickly to assess options. The […]

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West Columbia annexation vote scheduled for July

The City of West Columbia will move to annex 661 addresses. A vote to accomplish that is scheduled for July 26, at the Central Nazarene Church. The vote was announced at a special West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday. B.J. Unthank, West Columbia’s economic development director said the city has received the signatures of 239 […]

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St. James eliminates Airport in 12-inning marathon

A three-run homer in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted St James past Airport, Monday night. With the game tied at 3, Grayson Stoneking hit the shot that eliminated the Eagles, by a score of 4-3, in the Lower state Championship game. The game was at St. James. Airport would have had to beat […]

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BCHS Junior Megan Duncan earns Platinum at national dance competition

Brookland Cayce High School Junior Megan Duncan has earned a Platinum Award in the Platinum National Dance competition. Duncan was awarded for her solo to the song “Lost Boys.” The competition was held earlier this month, at Lexington High School. Megan competed in the Recreational Contemporary Division. She also placed third overall in the Recreational […]

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West Columbia gets $30,000 for flood repairs, with help of Setzler, Bingham

  Repairs take time, but they are coming. The City of West Columbia is taking steps to repair the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. The area was damaged after the October 2015 flood. City officials are requesting funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but that is not the only funding source that will grant repair […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy announces Boy’s State students

Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) has announced that the following students from GCA who will be attending Boy’s State this Summer: * Brandon Carroway * Ayden Fields * Bryce Fields * Tanner Mims * Kenderick George * Dillon Burkette Congratulations to all these young men. Todd Helms, Executive Director of Gray Collegiate Academy made the announcment.

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Lexington 2 Board meeting is Thursday, Retiree Reception, 6:15

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct its Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday (May 19) in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia. Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda […]

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