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Lexington Two’s STAR Family Partnership/Early Childhood recognized with the Growing Strong District Distinction Award

Lexington Two’s STAR Family Partnership/Early Childhood program has been recognized with the statewide Growing Strong District Distinction Award from the South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion, highlighting the district’s efforts to get young children and their families off to strong educational starts by implementing evidence-based early childhood practices. The award citation from the South Carolina Partnerships […]

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South Congaree Police Chief Steven Jonas has retired

The Town of South Congaree announced Friday that Police Chief Steven Jonas has retired. Chief Jonas came to work for the Town of South Congaree in August 2002. He was appointed Police Chief in August of 2024. Jonas served in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 to 1996. H =e also worked with the […]

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City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is Saturday, Oct. 25

The City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is from 9 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street.Got a new TV and need to get rid of your broken one? Do you have some old paint cans lying around? Bring your unwanted items to City Hall for […]

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Lexington County Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brittany Nicole Marie Tomberlin (age 30), of Gaston, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, also a member of […]

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Repaired West Columbia Riverwalk welcomes the return of walkers, runners, and anglers from near and far

The repair of West Columbia’s Riverwalk was completed in August. Since then, volumes of users have returned to Riverwalk to walk, run and fish in the Congaree River. Some of them come from close proximity, while others come from municipalities or bordering states.  Jack Bottomly of Cayce was at the West Columbia Riverwalk Tuesday. He and […]

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One Love Mart – in the Heart of the Pocomo Community – is in the Cayce Business Spotlight

The One Love Convenience Store at 1205 Frink Street is a gathering place that is a comfort to the community it serves. The store is in the Heart of Cayce’s Pocomo Community. Peter Munyeoki, or “Mr. Peter” as he is known, is the owner. He opened the store in 2006. “Some of the kids who […]

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Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament has another successful year

The Seventh Annual Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Golf Cup Tournament took place Thursday, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. Around 170 golfers registered for the tournament. With the proceeds from this year’s tournament, the Taylor Watford Foundation has raised more than $200,000 to bring awareness to the dangers of illegal drug and […]

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Collision in Lexington causes lane shifts

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Library Hill Lane. The crash resulted in the traffic shifting into the median around the scene.Library Hill Lane was blocked by the wreck.

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