The Palmetto Latin 5 played the Rhythm on the River concert, Saturday. It was the next-to-the-last date in the eight-event spring concert line-up. The Travelin’ Kine with Black Iron Gathering is the next and final show of the Spring Concert Series. The shows are at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge in West Columbia, accessed […]

On Thursday, Girls-On-The Run at the West Columbia school donated $750 to Make-A-Wish. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical conditions. It’s the second year in a row Pineview has contributed to Make-A-Wish. Mary Silverberg, manager of of Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s Youth Programs, said the contribution the Pineview Girls-on-the-Run gave last […]

Release from the: Lexington 2 School District Office: Shane Thackston was an amazing friend and colleague, as well as an outstanding educator who had a great relationship with students and staff. He knew how to mentor young children, and always had the best interest of the students at the peak of his decision making. Shane had […]

Mary Paige Damm has been named Principal of Northside Middle School effective July 1. Paige was approved for the position at the regular meeting of the Lexington School District Two Board.   Mrs. Damm received a BA from Winthrop University, a MAT from Clemson University, and a Degree in Education Administration from Winthrop University. She has 18 […]

Shane Thackston, former principal of Springdale Elementary School, has died. The news of Thackston’s death was delivered Wednesday morning to Thackston’s colleagues in Lexington School District Two. Thackston took a short leave from Springdale after suffering severe pain in his head in January 2015. He was back at at school, in his principal’s role by […]