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3 Airport High School athletes signed to play at the college level, Thursday

Three Airport High School athletes declared their intent to play their sports at the college level. The three participated in a signing ceremony Thursday.  Volleyball player Lily Virgili signed a letter of intent with Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Baseball players Josh Raines and Corbin Wright also signed letters of intent, Raines with the University […]

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Driver fails to yield the right of way, Lexington Police say, resulting in a crash

A collision in Lexington, had multiple lanes closed on West Main Street (US-1) at Old Chapin Road and Columbia Avenue (US-378.) Thursday afternoon. First responders were on scene and several tow trucks were called to remove the involved cars and the area was cleared and lanes reopened. The wreck was caused by a driver failing […]

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Irmo Fire responds after car runs into tractor-trailer on St. Andrews Road

Irmo Fire and Lexington County EMS crews were on the scene of a vehicle accident on St Andrews Road at Fernandina Road, just after noon, Thursday. A car crashed into a tractor-trailer. There were no injuries reported by Irmo Fire, but the road was blocked. The crash resulted in delays and detours.

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Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday – Here’s everything you need to know- From event schedule and road closings to parking information and sponsors

On Saturday (April 22) the fourth annual Kinetic Derby Day will return to Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. This year marks the return of the kinetic sculpture parade to kick off the day, followed by soapbox racing, and the obstacle course. The streets will be packed and it’s a day of irresistible fun. […]

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School bus collides with vehicle, Wednesday, causing blocked lanes and traffic back up

Irmo Fire and Lexington County EMS crews were on the scene of a vehicle collision involving an occupied school bus, Wednesday afternoon. It occurred on St Andrew’s Road near Carriage Lane. No students were injured, according to an Irmo Fire District report. The students on the bus were transferred to another bus and that bus […]

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West Columbia’s Leann Miller is new Director of Banking in State Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ Office, Mike Addy’s Director of Investment Management

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the promotion of Leann Miller as the new Director of Banking and Mike Addy as Director of Investment Management. “I am happy to congratulate Leann and Mike on their recent promotions to lead our Banking and Investment divisions,” said State Treasurer Loftis. “Both are valued leaders in their […]

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New athletic director and head football coach hired for Airport High School

A football coach and teacher with more than a decade of experience with South Carolina high school teams has been tapped for the top athletics post at Airport High School. Shane Fidler, who is currently head football coach at the Class 5A Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, is Airport’s new athletic director and head […]

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Saluda River Academy for the Arts will have a new principal for the 2023-2024 school year

Saluda River Academy for the Arts will have a new principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Brandon Brantly, who currently serves as assistant principal at Riverbank Elementary, has been named to the top job at Saluda River. The hire was recommended by Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and approved by the Board of Trustees […]

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