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Close to 150 students graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington 2’s adult education program

About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center.   Families, friends, district educators, board members, and Superintendents Dr. Brenda Hafner of Lexington Two and Dr. Robert Maddox of Lexington […]

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College of Charleston pitcher, and former Brookland-Cayce High School star, Hayden Thomas, named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie Squad

College of Charleston relief pitcher, and former Brookland-Cayce High School star, Hayden Thomas, was named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie Squad, Tuesday. According to College of Charleston’s Stats page Thomas had a 3-1 record, with one save and an earned run average of 3.89. He pitched 37 innings and recorded 34 stakeouts. Cougars head baseball coach Chad […]

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Airport and Brookland-Cayce seniors visit their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, as part of annual pre-graduation tradition

As Lexington Two’s members of the Class of 2024 prepare for graduation ceremonies this week, they are wrapping up their school year by enjoying a favorite annual tradition – returning to their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, to walk the halls a final time.  Airport High School held its Senior Walks late […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball Team and Coach Dion Bethea for State Championship win

From The City of West Columbia – The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball Team for their 2024 Class AA State Championship and sixth title in seven years, at a meeting, Monday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City Council, and Sen. Nikki Setzler awarded the Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Varsity […]

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Man dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while riding a bicycle on Platt Springs Road

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a tractor- trailer vs. bicycle accident in the 3600 block of Platt Springs Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 6:48 a.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Christopher David Razny, 45, of West Columbia was riding his bicycle eastbound […]

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Irmo Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Violations 

Joseph Anthony Johnson, 34, of Irmo, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and for two convictions of felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 24, 2022, according to evidence presented in court, officers with the West Columbia Police Department found Johnson in possession of fentanyl and […]

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Record number participates in Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope

The 3rd Annual Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope was held Saturday in memory of McKenna Harris. The event was a huge success. It attracted 268 runners. More than $14,000 was raised through 35 sponsors. Both of the numbers are about double of last year’s. The run’s organizers were thrilled with the results. “After […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who was killed in motorcycle accident, Monday morning

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a three vehicle accident in the 100 block of Industrial Drive in the Town of Lexington at approximately 7:12 a.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, 45, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Industrial Drive when he stopped behind a school […]

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