Congaree River projected to crest at 31 feet on Monday, could flood Cayce neighborhood
The Congaree River at Columbia is projected to crest at 31 ft sometime Monday (major flood stage, just a bit below the crest from Oct. 2015) according to the Congaree Riverkeeper. At this level there is expected to be flooding in Cayce’s Riverland Park neighborhood, areas along the Broad River, […]
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Trees down and power out in Lexington County as a result of Tropical Storm Helene
The West Columbia Police Department listed at lease 12 streets closed. There were several downed trees in the Town of Lexington, SC and the Parks Department with Dominion Energy were working together to reopen roads as quickly as it is safely possible, according to the Lexington Police Department. About 30,000 […]
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Sen. Nikki Setzler presented with the Order of the Palmetto and a Senate Resolution
In a surprise presentation, Sen. Nikki Setzler was presented with the Order of the Palmetto, Thursday in the office of Gov. Henry McMaster. Setzler’s wife, Ada Jane, his children and grandchildren, along with many friends and legislative colleagues were on hand for the presentation. “Friends and colleagues put you up,” […]
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Blossom Street Bridge in Cayce closed due to flooding
The Cayce Police Department, with the South Carolina Department of Transportation have closed the Blossom Street Bridge in Cayce due to flooding. The Blossom Street Bridge at Knox Abbott drive is closed due to flooding, the road blockage begins at the intersection of Axtell Drive and Alexander Road. **Do not […]
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Lexington 2, and Lexington 4 schools move to an eLearning day for Friday, no in-person classes
With forecasts calling for potential severe weather effects here in the Midlands from Hurricane Helene, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will move to an eLearning day on Friday, September 27. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled for Friday, including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs, […]
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Lexington One Schools will switch to eLearning on Friday
Lexington One will switch to eLearning on Friday, September 27, due to weather impacts from Hurricane Helene. All of Friday’s extracurricular activities, including those that require travel, will be suspended on Friday, September 27, until 3 p.m. There are no changes to today’s school schedule. The big picture: The National Weather Service is […]
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Lexington Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud
Kenneth J. Brown, 45, and Nicholas R. Shepard, 45, of Lexington pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud for their involvement in a business email compromise and romance scam scheme. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Brown and Shepard coordinated with others […]
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Lexington 2 School’s after-school activities to conclude by 5 p.m., Thursday, update regarding Friday’s school day schedule forthcoming
Statement issued by Lexington Two: With the arrival of incoming potential severe weather expected by early evening Thursday night, Lexington Two’s after-school activities will conclude no later than 5 p.m. The early conclusion of after-school activities is to ensure that both district families and Lexington Two employees have adequate travel […]
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West Columbia-based nonprofits appreciative of central location and easy access, consider donating as the season of giving nears
Many new businesses are coming to West Columbia because of its central location. In addition to businesses, West Columbia is home to some nonprofit organizations. National Do Something Nice Day is celebrated on Oct. 5, each year. It’s a day to spread kindness and positivity by doing or saying nice things […]
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Hurricane Helene expected to cause rain and high winds in Lexington County Thursday evening into Friday morning
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Big Bend (near Tallahassee) Thursday evening as a major category 4 hurricane. Currently, Helene is a category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH. As the hurricane enters the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Early Thursday, it […]
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