Charles Alton Morehouse, a 40-year-old Lexington County man, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of James David Porter, III, which occurred on Aug. 3, 2015 in the Red Bank area. The sentence was imposed on Friday by Eugene C. Griffith, Jr., following a week long jury trial. Morehouse was also found guilty […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the driver killed in the single-car accident that happened on Corley Mill Road near Woodmill Road at approximately 12:48 p.m. on Sunday.  Fisher states that Kathryn B. Ellison of Leesville was killed when the vehicle she was operating ran off the road and hit a tree. […]

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis, a West Columbia resident, sent  an “Urgent Message” Thursday.  Loftis has decried the loss of billions of dollars in the State’s retirement system funds. Now members of the retirement system hierarchy want to remove Loftis from the Retirement System Investment Commission. Below is the letter Loftis sent:  You have probably heard that […]

County of Lexington Administrative Offices Closed For Martin Luther King Jr. Day The County of Lexington Administrative offices will be closed for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. County of Lexington Solid Waste Management administrative offices will be closed, but all other solid waste operations in unincorporated parts of […]

West Columbia City Councilman Boyd Jones has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2017 Community and Economic Development (CED) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness. […]

The City of West Columbia is promoting business, growth, and safety with numerous new grant programs. The Façade Improvement Program, Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program, and The Home Depot Foundation Grants are providing funding on all levels to make enhancements to businesses and homes around the City. The Façade Improvement Grant has been designed […]

Do some areas of West Columbia need stop signs to curtail speeding? That was a question asked by West Columbia City Councilman Trevor Bedell, Thursday evening during a work session for city council to address issues. Jeff Shacker, a S.C. Municipal Association field services manager, moderated the gathering at City Hall. Other topics included the […]

The Lexington County School District Two Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held Saturday, February 4,  from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. The Teacher Recruitment Fair is at Brookland-Cayce High School, 1300 State Street, Cayce. Lexington Two serves the Cayce, West Columbia, Springdale, Pine Ridge, and South Congaree Communities. Participants will have the opportunity to meet […]