Police respond to crash on Columbia Avenue in Lexington, Thursday afternoon
The Lexington Police Department is reporting that multiple lanes are closed on Columbia Avenue (US-378) near King Street in Lexington. There was a collision with injuries. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Police asked drivers to avoid the area but if passing through, be alert as first responders who are […]
Read More >>Olde Country Buffet moves to a new location on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia
Olde Country Buffet has moved to 1211 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia. It’s previous location was in Westland Square, 2250 Sunset Blvd., beside Food Lion. The new location is where Jackson’s Southern Kitchen was, across the street from the Speedway gas station. Click for a link to the Olde Country Buffet […]
Read More >>Capital Climbing Gym, for rock climbing, opens in Parkland Plaza in Cayce
There’s a new work-out in town. Capital Climbing Cayce – a rock-climbing training facility – opened last Saturday in Parkland Plaza in Cayce. Link to Capital Climbing website It offers several training options in a more than 2,000-sq. ft. building that sits between East Bay Deli and Planet Fitness. The […]
Read More >>Lexington 2 school district hires deputy superintendent
Lexington Two announces the hiring of a deputy superintendent. Matt Warren, who currently serves as interim chief operations officer in Lexington 1, was named to the post this week. The hire was recommended by Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and approved by the Board of Trustees at a June […]
Read More >>Sold-Out crowd shows for West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River – See photos
By the time it began, the Seventh Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was sold out. Masses packed the Stone River complex on the Congaree River to see the inventive and delicious food creations that were offered by the area’s highest-quality and most-popular restaurants and chefs. Kathy Whetzel […]
Read More >>Woman who died 7 days after June 3, crash is identified by Lexington County Coroner
Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision in the 900 block of Hartley Quarter Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 6:50 p.m. on June 3. According to Coroner Fisher, Mrs. Kimberly Renae Davis, 41, of Pelion was traveling […]
Read More >>West Columbia’s Lakeview School placed on the National Register of Historic Places
West Columbia’s Lakeview School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Elected officials, alumni, and members of the community gathered for a dedication ceremony of the school on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle and US Rep. James Clyburn […]
Read More >>15 vehicle crashes occurred at 4 separate West Columbia intersections in May according to West Columbia Police Department data
The West Columbia Police Department published data for the month of May. It showed that 15 vehicle accidents occurred at four separate West Columbia intersections in the month. There were three intersections where four accidents occurred and one intersection where three accidents occurred. Four accidents happened at: Augusta Rd. (US 1) and […]
Read More >>Coroner identifies man who died in West Columbia motorcycle accident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motorcycle accident in the 2600 block of Augusta Road, West Columbia in Lexington County at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. James M. Rials, 63, of Gaston was traveling westbound on Augusta Road when […]
Read More >>Driver dies after June 3 Lexington County crash that sent 2 passengers to the hospital
One person died and two others were injured after a car crashed into some trees in Lexington County, according to said Lance Cpl. William Bennett of the SC Highway Patrol. The single-vehicle collision occurred on June 3, but the death was reported by the Highway Patrol Monday. According to Bennett, […]
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