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Close to 300 choral students from Lexington 2 elementary, middle, and high schools selected for Honor Choir

Nearly 290 choral students from Lexington Two elementary, middle, and high schools have been selected to the 2024-2025 Lexington Two District Honor Choir. The students will have a joint performance on February 13 at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. Those selected to the Lexington Two District Honor Choir are: ELEMENTARY […]

Changes for Cayce could lead to more residential, restaurant, retail growth as work on 12-house Hattie’s Crossing progresses

More residential, restaurant and retail growth could be coming to the City of Cayce in the near future. Cayce has contracted with Stewart Engineering to make changes to the city’s zoning codes this year in an effort to make the building process easier. Tim James, Cayce City Council Member and […]

Lexington County Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Shooting his Ex-Girlfriend

Parris D’Shawn Sutton, a 27-year-old man from Gaston, pled guilty to Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime last Wednesday. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Sutton to 28 years in prison. Sutton received a 23-year sentence on the Attempted Murder followed […]

Lexington Police, SCHP on the scene of Sunset Boulevard collision, Tuesday morning

Lexington Police reported a multi-vehicle collision in the 4700 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378.) The crash occurred before 8 a.m. and resulted in a closed outbound lane. Lexington Police officers were assisting with traffic control while the SC Highway Patrol investigated this crash. The part of Sunset Boulevard, where the […]

City of Cayce announces the opening of the 2025 Hospitality and Accommodation Grants program

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Hospitality and Accommodation Grants program. This annual funding opportunity is designed to support local businesses, tourism-related initiatives, and community organizations that contribute to the city’s economic growth and cultural development through hospitality and accommodation services. The Cayce Hospitality […]

City of West Columbia Opens Parks

The following City of West Columbia parks are now open after being closed due to the winter storm: B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community Park Fowler Community Park Rosamunda Percell-Butler Community Park The following remain closed for repairs due to […]

Martin Luther King Day is Jan. 20 – Plan now to attend an MLK Day event

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of DR. Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights leader who is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation and the fight for racial equality in […]