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Lexington 2 announces its Rookie Teachers of the Year

Lexington Two announced its Rookie Teachers of the Year during a celebration for first-year teachers and their school mentors. Among the 67 Lexington Two induction teachers in the 2022-2023 school year, those recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year are: Early Childhood: Casey Corbitt, Cayce Elementary SchoolElementary: Sara Godsey, Riverbank […]

Ramp from I-20 Westbound onto I-26 Westbound in Richland county to close over weekend

On I-20 Westbound, in Richland County near Columbia, the Exit 64B ramp onto I-26 Westbound will close starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, May 1. The temporary planned closure will allow contractors to perform ramp tie-in construction for the […]

3-car crash in Lexington results in blocked lanes and traffic jam

First responders arrived on the scene of a three-car accident about 12:15 p.m., Thursday. The crash occurred on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Mineral Springs Road. Lexington asked that drivers avoid the area if possible. Around 2:30 p.m., Lexington Police reported all lanes of Sunset Blvd have reopened after the collision […]

Lexington County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jaylin Torrez Mitchell (age 23), of West Columbia, on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators state Mitchell solicited […]

Congaree River clean up includes search for Civil War artifacts, first year of clean up was huge success

The SC department of Health and Environmental Control is reporting that year two of work is underway on the Congaree River between the Gervais Street Bridge and the Blossom Street Bridge in West Columbia and Cayce. Crews are working to remove sediment from a site where coal tar from oil […]

Lexington Police investigating death in Walmart parking lot

Detectives with the Lexington Police Department and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office were investigating a death, Wednesday night, in the Walmart parking lot at 5556 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.Police reported there is no indication of foul play or threat to public safety.No more information was given.

City of West Columbia Awarded $10 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The City of West Columbia received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program with the assistance of Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Micah Caskey. Notified on Monday, April 24, 2023, the funds will assist in approximately $15.1 million of water distribution-related projects in both […]

Airport High School inducts Sylvia Corley-Drennan, Andrew “Bear” Richbourg, and Debbie Lin Muller Walker at 2023 Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala

Three people with ties to Airport High School were honored this month at the 2023 Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Gala. This year’s event was held April 25 at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, with a social hour and silent auction before the formal program and dinner. This […]

City of West Columbia City Wide Litter Pick-Up Day and West Columbia Beautification Foundation Plant Sale is Saturday

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, April 29. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM, and disperse to different areas of the city for a litter pick-up. Volunteers must sign […]

Lexington 2 Innovation Center career and technical training promoted at Chamber Breakfast

The Lexington Two Innovation Center in Cayce trains students for jobs. At the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday, Lexington Two School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner introduced representatives from Dominion Energy, Blue Cross- Blue Shield, the USC College of Education, the SC Department of Education; SC Employment, and Tom Ledbetter […]