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West Columbia man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in connection to domestic incident says Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of the individual who died during a domestic-related incident in the 300 block of Westgate Drive, in West Columbia on Tuesday, at approximately 9:30 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. John Thompson Greene, 24, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed today […]

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Teen killed after vehicle overturns in Lexington, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 1500 block of Old Cherokee Road in Lexington shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Brier Murray Hudson, 19, of Pelion was traveling westbound on Old Cherokee Road when the vehicle he was the passenger […]

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Lexington 2 honors its Teachers of the Year

Lexington Two recognized its district Teachers of the Year during a reception Thursday, at the Lexington Two Innovation Center. Teachers were congratulated by School Board members and Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and they received engraved glass apples and financial awards. Lexington Two’s District Teacher of the Year Anne Reamer received the $1,000 Mary Meech Mungo […]

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Lexington Two’s newly elected Board members are sworn in, new Board officers elected

By Dawn Kujawa – Lex 2 Communications – Lexington Two’s newly elected members of the Board of Trustees were sworn in Thursday. Kevin Key, who previously served on the board, is the newest member, while Christina Rucker and Linda Alford-Wooten won re-election. State Sen. Nikki Setzler administered the oath of office during the ceremony, held […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Gracie Walker signs to play softball at the college level

A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete declared her intent to play softball at the college level. Senior Gracie Walker participated in a signing ceremony Thursday, declaring her intent to play with Limestone College. Walker, an outfielder, has been playing with Brookland-Cayce softball since seventh grade. Thursday’s event, held in the arena’s Hall of Fame room, was […]

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Cayce Fire Department responds to fuel spill on I-77, Thursday

The Cayce Fire Department and Columbia’s HazMat Team were on the scene of a fuel spill from a tractor trailer. It happened before noon Thursday, on I 77 at the north bound mile marker 2. One lane of traffic was shut down and drivers were asked to use caution traveling through the area.

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Thanksgiving Day dining options in West Columbia 

Thanksgiving Day is always the 4th Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Day is also the time for West Columbia families to gather, give thanks and enjoy a big meal. The tradition is for everyone to come home and sit around the table for a feast. Most West Columbia […]

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Lexington 2 to swear in new school board members, Thursday

The Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting, before its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Thursday, to swear in new board members elected on Nov. 8. The meeting will be held at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, 509 Bulldog Blvd., Cayce. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the auditorium. Newly […]

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