West Columbia Dist. 7, City Councilwoman Erin Porter resigns – Election to fill the seat is Nov. 7, along with West Columbia’s general election

West Columbia District 7 City Councilwoman Erin Porter will resign from city council effective July 7, 2023, as she is moving away from her District. A special election will be held in conjunction with the general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to fill her seat (Filing and voting information […]

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Lexington One school district and S.C. Freedom Caucus reach settlement regarding curriculum content allowed in classrooms

A Stipulation of Dismissal was filed, Tuesday, in the civil action between Lexington County School District One and the S.C. Freedom Caucus, after a settlement was reached. Lexington One schools are required to fully comply with all South Carolina laws prohibiting CRT instruction and training for students, teachers, and other […]

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Airport High School is offering 2 free football-focused camps, including one for moms

Airport High School is offering 2 free football-focused camps for the community – including one for moms. Friday Night Lights Youth Camp: This free football camp is for all area youth ages 5-12, and the session is 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Airport’s Eagle Stadium.  All campers will […]

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Cayce Fire Department has new double-stack boat trailer for emergencies on the water

The Cayce Fire Department’s new boat trailer is now in-service.The new double-stack boat trailer increases the fire department’s deployment capabilities and allows for better response times for emergencies and services on the water. The CFD photo below shows the new boat trailer at the Newman Boat Landing on the Congaree […]

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I-26 at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce has been reopened

I-26 at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce has been reopened Initial report: Please be advised that Interstate 26 towards Charleston at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce is closed. At this time, traffic is being rerouted to exit the highway at the Airport Blvd. exit. Please avoid the area […]

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Lexington Two recognizes Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year -See The List

Lexington Two recognizes Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools, programs, and offices. The Lexington Two District Teacher of the Year and District Support Staff of the Year will be selected from among the school-level winners by a panel of judges and announced […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies victim of second fatal crash, on Sunday, near Pelion

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single vehicleaccident that occurred in the 500 block of Old Charleston Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Walter Leighton King, 69, of Pelion was traveling […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies woman who died in crash near Pelion

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single vehicleaccident that occurred in the 2300 of block of Pine Street in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 6:15 p.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Ms. Katie Lee Kelly, 26, of Salley, was travelling eastbound […]

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1 person dies in Lexington County crash

One person died in a crash on Pine Street, near Thor Road, according to Lance Cpl. Nick Pye of the SC Highway Patrol. Pye said a 2014 Kia SUV was traveling east on Pine Street, near Pelion, when the SUV ran off the road and hit a culvert and then […]

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What would you like to see on this 1/2-acre lot on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia

The lot at Cougar Drive and Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia is for sale. It’s a half-acre lot. It’s across from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union. Bank of America and Goodwill Industries are across Sunset Boulevard from the lot. Northside Middle School and Riverbank Elementary are on Cougar Drive, not […]

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