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Woman killed in Bush River Road crash is identified by Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Wescott Road and Bush River Road in Columbia shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Ms. Jennifer Oneal Cassidy, 49, of Columbia was turning onto Bush River Road when she […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Luke Long running Cross Country in the 3A State Championship, Saturday

Brookland-Cayce’s Luke Long will be running Cross Country in the 3A State Championship Saturday (Nov. 12.) The Cross Country State Championship was moved from Friday to Saturday due to weather concerns. Long will represent BC in the boys’ race at 9:30 a.m. The State High School Cross Country Meets will be held at The Clemson […]

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Brookland-Cayce cannon and veteran memorials are refurbished for Veteran’s Day

The memorials to veterans at Brookland-Cayce High School have been rehabilitated just in time for Veteran’s Day. Johnny Knight, who works in the Lexington Two School District’s maintenance department, wanted to clean up some war memorials on the grounds of BC. There is a cannon that has sat in front of the school for 75 […]

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West Columbia parks closed due to threat of inclement weather

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicole, including high winds and debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures and cancellations: ParksAll city parks, including the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, will be closed beginning Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 3 PM, until further notice. SanitationPlease […]

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Crash closes lanes in Lexington, Thursday afternoon

Multiple lanes were closed in Lexington, Thursday just before 1 p.m.. A crash occurred at the intersection of West Main Street (US-1) and Columbia Avenue (US-378.) Lexington Police asked drivers to be watchful for first responders who were on scene and working in the road.

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In-person school canceled Friday for Lexington 2 Schools

With the potential for higher sustained winds and wind gusts associated with Tropical Storm Nicole, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will move to an eLearning day on Friday, November 11. All after-school activities, programs and athletic events that were scheduled for Friday are canceled or will be rescheduled.  Thursday afternoon’s after-school […]

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Veteran’s Day is Friday, lots of events in West Columbia to honor our veterans, especially in our schools

Friday is Veteran’s Day and there are lots of local activities scheduled to honor those who have served in our military. In 1919, November 11 was proclaimed as the first commemoration to honor the soldiers who fought in World War I. The day was originally known as Armistice Day. Nov. 11 became a federal holiday […]

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Brookland-Cayce baseball player Ty Marshall signs to play at Clemson

Brookland-Cayce High School baseball player Ty Marshall has committed to play his sport at the collegiate level. Marshall participated in a signing ceremony at the school Wednesday, declaring his intent to play with Clemson University. His coaches past and present, along with teammates, family members, faculty and staff, and others, attended the event.  Marshall, a […]

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