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Nov. 12, Art Exhibition presented by treasured Lexington 2 art teachers, Melanie Ward and Patt Kleckley at the gallery of their student, Steven Whetstone Fine Art

By Valerie Barrineau – After decades of inspiring generations of young artists, Melanie Ward and Patt Kleckley make their exhibition debut at the gallery of a former student, bringing their artistic journeys full circle. For decades, Melanie Ward and Patt Kleckley stood at the front of classrooms, encouraging young artists to believe in themselves, explore […]

BIG WEEKEND – West Columbia’s 10th Annual Fall Back Fest is THIS Friday: Details, Parking, and Road Closure Information

WEST COLUMBIA — The City of West Columbia invites everyone to enjoy the 10th Annual Fall Back Fest this Friday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the 100–300 blocks of State Street. This free event features live music on two stages, art, food, and drinks. Performers include the Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, […]

US Rep. Joe Wilson leads reelection effort for Dist. 2 House seat

US Rep. Joe Wilson, Republican of Springdale leads Democrat Zyon Khalifa for the Dist. 2 House seat. Wilson received 147,620 votes (50%) to 144,593 (49%) with 100% of the vote counted, according to SC Election Commission data from Tuesdays General Election. The margin is small enough that there may be a recount. Wilson represents Dist. […]

Democrat Joe Madge leads State Rep. Micah Caskey for SC House Seat representing Cayce and West Columbia – Republican John Lastinger wins reelection in Tuesday’s Election

Republican State Rep. Micah Caskey, who represents Cayce and West Columbia in the SC House of Representatives is behind in votes in the race for his Dist. 89 seat to Democrat Jo Madge in Tuesday’s General Election on Nov. 3.Madge got 7,248 votes to 7,147 for Caskey. According to the SC election Commission, 100% of […]

Todd Cullum and Glen Conwell reelected to Lexington County Council

Two Lexington County incumbents were reelected to Lexington County Council in Tuesday’s General election. Todd Cullum was reelected to his Dist. 9 seat, that covers Cayce and Glen Conwell won reelection in Dist. 8, that covers West Columbia.Also elected to Lexington County Council are: Ted Stamolitis, who won in Dist 2, and Jason Guerry who […]

Marcus McGill elected to the Lexington 2 School Board, Alford-Wooten, Kevin Key reelected

There were four candidates vying for three seats on the Lexington Two School Board, in Tuesday’s General Election.The top three vote-getters will be seated on the school board. Incumbent Linda Alford-Wooten received the most votes (8,846); Marcus McGill was second with 6,685 votes; and incumbent Kevin Key received 6,306 votes to secure the third seat […]

Gubernatorial Candidate Alan Wilson makes Election Day eve stop in Cayce at Steel Hands Brewery, with Tokyo Joe and US Senators Darline Graham and Tim Scott

SC Attorney General and Gubernatorial Candidate Alan Wilson, and Lt. Gov. Running mate Mike Reichenbach, ended a two-week, pre-election bus tour of the state Monday night at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce. Wilson was joined by U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, US Sen. Tim Scott,  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, of the 2nd Congressional District, Supt. of […]

I-20 at Calks Ferry Road Interchange public hearing scheduled for Nov. 17, with Lexington County, SCDOT and Federal Highways Administration

Lexington County, in coordination with the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 (I-20) at Calks Ferry Road inLexington County. When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Where: Boiling Springs Methodist Church2373 Calks Ferry […]