Lexington County Man Sentenced To 33 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Michael Anthony Dolan, Jr., age 44, was convicted following a jury trial in Lexington County on Thursday Feb. 27, for Trafficking Methamphetamine, 400 grams or more, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Circuit Court Judge Martha Rivers sentenced Dolan to 28 years for the Methamphetamine offense and 5 years […]
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West Columbia Police responded to 80 collisions in February according to data
The number of calls to the City of West Columbia Police Department dropped in February. The WCPD received 2,791 calls for service in February, which had only 28 days. It was the lowest Number of calls in the last year and the only month with fewer than 3,000 calls for […]
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Sign up for the Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk to fight substance – Link to be a sponsor, register or be a volunteer
Sign up for the Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope. It’s Saturday (May 17) The Run/Walk starts at the Brookland-Cayce High School Arena. This year the race is dedicated to Sara Beth Dorociak. The Taylor Watford Foundation is asking you to consider racing or sponsoring and supporting local substance […]
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Detective Jeremy Amick recognized as West Columbia Police Department Officer of the Quarter
Detective Jeremy Amick was recognized at the March 2025 Regular West Columbia City Council Meeting by WCPD Chief Marion Boyce, Mayor Tem Miles, and West Columbia City Council as Officer of the Quarter. Detective Amick has worked to become a well-rounded investigator with a team-first mentality. He has come out […]
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Registration is open for new and returning Lexington Two students for the 2025-2026 school year
Registration is open for new and returning Lexington Two students for the 2025-2026 school year. Families will complete enrollment online using PowerSchool, which allows parents to provide their child’s information electronically, with the ability to upload required documents. You can also visit the district website at lex2.org and click the […]
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The Tartan Day South festival is back April 3-6, at the Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway
Mark your calendar and grab your kilts! The Tartan Day South festival is back April 3-6, 2025. The Tartan Day South festival is a multi-day, family-friendly event in celebration of Celtic culture, heritage, and traditions. There truly is something for everyone — check out our lineup of events: Thursday, […]
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West Columbia Police arrest man, Thursday, for entering homes without permission
On Thursday, March 6, officers with the West Columbia Police Department responded to reports of a man entering homes without permission. No one was hurt during these incidents. Hours after these reports, officers made an arrest on 36-year-old Lawrence Dawson-Coleman of Columbia for trespassing connected to these cases. He was […]
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Public invited to view exhibit of student art work at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and second floors of the Performing Arts Center, puts the talents of Lexington Two students on display in paintings, ceramics, sketches, […]
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Updated: West Columbia Fire Department and Dominion Energy crew work to repair a gas leak on Platt Springs Road, Thursday afternoon
Update: Update: Most of the road was back open by 4:30 p.m., Thursday. The Westbound lanes were back to normal traffic and the eastbound lanes were closed. The eastbound traffic is routed through median. Dominion is staying on scene, but the leak has been mitigated. West Columbia Fire Department units […]
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Dr. Seuss’s Birthday encourages reading at New Heights Pediatric Therapy, and the Cayce-West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library
Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1902. He is an American author who significantly impacted children’s reading habits. Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, wrote and illustrated whimsical books, written in rhyming verses, with colorful, strange and unique characters. He won two Academy Awards and two […]
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