Crash in Lexington Monday morning results in temporary closing of lanes
Lexington police and EMS crews responded to a crash at West Main Street and Columbia Avenue, Monday morning. The intersection was blocked while the scene was cleared. Old Chapin Road was diverted outbound onto West Main Street. Columbia Avenue had two lanes open to continue onto West Main Street outbound […]
4 years since Lexington man was shot and killed, Police ask for information from the public to find his killers
Four years ago in July, Tyler Robinson was killed outside of his home at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, and Chief Terrence Green is again asking those who have information to come forward to assist our detectives as they continue to investigate this case. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 2 […]
Irmo Fire crews respond to crash on I-26, and car fire
Irmo Fire crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision, Friday, in the westbound lane ofI-26 at mile 106. The right lane was blocked and there were minor injuries. Also on Friday, Irmo Fire Crews responded to a vehicle fire that threatened an apartment building. Crews got the fire […]
Lexington County mosquito spraying schedule for Aug. 5-7
Mosquito Fogging Scheduled Our Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods from 4 a.m.- 6 am. Weather Permitting Wednesday, August 5th Thursday, August 6th Friday, August 7th Wondering what we fog with? Here’s how we protect people and pollinators: We follow […]
Member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s dive team died Thursday during an underwater training session on Lake Murray
A member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s dive team died Thursday during an underwater training session on Lake Murray. Jillian Olson, 29, began her career as a Lexington County deputy in 2021. After more than a year as a patrol deputy, she transferred to a warrant deputy position. Olson […]
Former Nordan and Foster Custom Upholstery, and adjacent building, in West Columbia are For Sale
Nordan and Foster Custom Upholstery, at 500 Meeting St. in West Columbia permanently closed in early 2026. Kathy Nordan Foster lost her son, Houston Nordan, in February. Houston was a key component of the business that had been open for more than 70 years. Link to property listing NAI Columbia […]
SCDOT to hold public open house about proposed Corley Mill Road Bridge replacement project in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an open house public information meeting to share plans for a proposed project that would replace the bridge on S-68 (Corley Mill Road) over Twelve Mile Creek in Lexington County. The drop-in style meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August […]
Where to shop in West Columbia on Tax-Free Weekend – Aug. 7-9 – School Starts Aug. 5
Teachers in West Columbia, and Lexington School District Two returned to their classroom Tuesday (July 28) to get ready to welcome students on Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the 2026–27 school year. Classes for East Point Academy, for the Elementary and Middle School campuses start on Wednesday, Wednesday, Aug. 5, too. Classes […]
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia ranked among the state’s top high schools in overall athletic excellence
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia finished in the Top 10 in the 2026 Carlisle Cup. Based on a points system to recognize overall athletic excellence by a school in its classification, the Carlisle Cup tabulates performances in 24 sporting events. The Gators placed fourth in Class 5A Division I […]
Dominion Energy plans to build substation on Mohawk Drive in West Columbia – Construction to begin in 2027
Dominion Energy plans to build the Millrace Substation on existing company property in the 1300 block of Mohawk Drive, aiming to increase electrical capacity and system reliability. The City of West Columbia announced news of the project, Tuesday. According to Dominion Energy, this project aims to increase capacity and enhance […]
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