NEWS
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – At a special called board meeting Tuesday, Lexington Two’s Board of Trustees selected Dr. Nicolas Wade as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Wade will begin work in the district in August. He will serve as superintendent-elect until the retirement of Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr. […]
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A rabid bobcat was discovered in Lexington, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control The bobcat was found near Crimson Oak Drive and Blue Lake Drive, between U.S. 1 (Augusta Hwy.) and U.S. 378. A test confirmed that the bobcat had rabies. It was taken to DHEC’s lab on June 25, and tested […]
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From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Demolition work is slated to begin this month at two vacant elementary schools in Lexington Two. Work is scheduled to start July 1, at Claude A. Taylor Elementary in Cayce. The 54,500-plus square-foot school was originally built in 1964 on eight acres of land, serving its […]
Read More >>The wait is over. The City of West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, at 212 Hudson Street, is open. It’s totally free and the early reviews for the all-inclusive park are excellent. Sherry Wright teaches four-year-olds with special needs at Riverbank Elementary School. She, and her students, were at the opening of the park […]
Read More >>There was a full house of artists, produce vendors and food booths as West Columbia cut the ribbon on its Artisan Market, Saturday morning. “This market is exactly what we need to help push the energy between where we’re standing and the river. This market will help drive activity to Center Street and Meeting Street,” […]
Read More >>Taste on the River experienced its best year ever. “It was the biggest one yet. It was the best attendance we have had,” said Melissa Sprouse-Brown, chairwoman of the West Columbia Beatification Foundation. The total raised at the third “Taste” on Feb. 26, was announced at the WCBF meeting Thursday. It was $16,625. Sprouse-Browne said […]
Read More >>Things bloom in the spring, and so will West Columbia. From Kinetic Derby Day, and two new parks, to restaurants and Riverwalk concerts, the warm weather brings the city to life. “There is a lot going on in the City of West Columbia,”said Mayor Bobby Horton. “It’s a very exciting time for this city, and […]
Read More >>On this page are the photos of the award winners presented at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Annual Dinner. It was held at Still Hopes Retirement Center, Tuesday night. The 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award went to Barbara Wilhm, Lexington Medical Center. All photos by Vickie Lovett-Pretty and Pictures Photography. Bill Mooneyhan, Citizen of the year, with […]
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