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SCDOT repaving Jarvis Klapman Boulevard as part of its road improvement program

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is paving parts of dozens of major roads/primary routes across the Midlands in 2025. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard is on the list and is being repaved. The work is part of the department’s 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program for the state. Click here for more details

Lexington County spraying to reduce mosquito population Thursday and Friday – See which neighborhoods

The Lexington County Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods: Thursday, Sept. 25 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Hunters Ridge subdivision, Lexington• Hermitage Road, Lexington• Rama Court, Lexington• Robin Woods subdivision, Lexington• King’s Way subdivision, Lexington Friday, Sept. 26 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Springdale […]

SCDOT reopens Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County ahead of schedule

The South Carolina Department of Transportation reopened the Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County ahead of schedule on September 23. The bridge was closed on September 8 and the repairs were expected to last until October. SCDOT would like to thank drivers for their patience as crews […]

Lexington 4 School District to double in size, new sewer line on 378, and beautification of Airport Boulevard are C-WC Chamber Breakfast topics

Economic development was the topic of discussion at the Cayce-West-Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday, at Stone River in West Columbia. BJ Unthank, City of West Columbia Economic Development Director, and Lexington County Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission CEO Jay Nicholson spoke about infrastructure and economic development. They said lots […]

Students and Teachers of the Quarter honored at Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast

Three students and three teachers were recognized at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Also Pictured: Lindsey Miles and Joni Coleman representing the C-WC Chamber; Matt Schilit of Airport High School; Felicia Madden of Lexington 2 Schools; and Marcia Seawright […]

Greedy Rascals Hot Dog Bar opens in Triangle City, West Columbia

Greedy Rascals Aka The Hot Dog Bar opened in the first week of September at 1125 Meeting St, in West Columbia. Greedy Rascals is a family-oriented hot dog bar, with all kinds of special hot dogs. There is also outside dining and it’s pet-friendly. Brandon and Shakira Johnson are the […]

Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation’s annual membership meeting and BBQ supper is Oct. 23

The Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation will hold its annual membership meeting and barbecue supper on October 23. The event is set for 6 p.m. in the Brookland-Cayce High School cafeteria. Dinner includes barbecue, mac and cheese, green beans, rice and hash, rolls, and dessert. Those who are not able […]

Municipal elections are Nov. 5, registration deadline is Oct. 5

Municipal elections are Nov. 5. There are candidates running for city council in Cayce, West Columbia, and in several other municipalities in Lexington County. To be able to vote in the Nov. 5 election, you have to register by Oct. 5. Here is the link to register vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/ovr/start

Project Lifesaver program of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department to locate missing “at risk” children and adults with special needs

Project Lifesaver is a public safety program of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department designed to locate missing “at risk” children and adults with special needs who wander. Using the technology of Project Lifesaver, LCSD can track and locate individuals who wander from their homes or health care facilities. When you […]