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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Pine Street bridge over Congaree Creek in Lexington County for repairs beginning Monday, August 17. The bridge is expected to reopen by September 18. These dates may change depending on weather conditions.As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A […]
Lexington School District Two students posted gains in several core subject areas in statewide testing results released this week by the SC Department of Education, achieving test scores at the highest level in more than five years. In test results from SC READY, given to the state’s third- through eighth-graders: Lexington Two’s gains in at […]
West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce recognized Investigator Branham as Officer of the Quarter on Tuesday, Aug, 4, at the August Regular West Columbia city Council Meeting. In addition to his regular duties, Inv. Branham serves on the Crisis Negotiations team, the Accident Reconstruction team, and volunteers his time heading up the golf committee for […]
At the Regular West Columbia City Council meeting on Aug. 4, Mayor Tem Miles and City Council recognized Bishop Wade Roof of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia for his election as Bishop of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.The City of West Columbia is proud to celebrate this […]
West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon is the recipient of the Lexington County NAACP Leadership and Service Award. “I’m beyond grateful to be recognized with the Lexington County NAACP Leadership and Service Award,” Solomon said. “but this doesn’t happen without the people around me. To the firefighters of West Columbia Fire Department, thank you for […]
Tuesday, Aug. 11, is election day in a special Republican Primary to nominate a replacement for US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) who died on July 9. There are 10 candidates in the GOP Primary. The SC Election Commission reports that 19,906 voters cast ballots on Friday in statewide early voting for the U.S. Senate Special […]
Bringing Opportunity Home Editorial By Tim James, CEO-Mentor and Past President, Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce On any given weekend in Lexington County, you’ll find families enjoying the Congaree River, Icehouse Amphitheater, fishing on Lake Murray, gathering at a local farmers market, or cheering on young athletes at one of our outstanding recreation facilities. These […]
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton was honored with the Legacy of Excellence Award by the NAACP Lexington County Branch during its Freedom Fund Awards Gala, held Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center. The award recognizes Dr. Cotton’s leadership, community service, and commitment to expanding educational, health, technology, […]