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Lexington 2 new school year begins for 2022-2023, with some changes

The Lexington Two 2022-2023 school year begins Monday with some changes. Dr. Brenda B. Hafner is the new superintendent of the Lexington Two School District. Barry Bolen is the new principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. At BC, the first bell will ring at 8:20 am for students to report to […]

Autopsy results for the man who died in Lake Murray

Autopsy Results for Terrance ButlerCoroner Margaret Fisher of the Lexington County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy results of Mr.Terrance Dealta Butler, 31, of Edgefield. Fisher states that Mr. Butler fell from a boat on Lake Murray on July 31, at around 4:20P.M. His body was found by DNR on Aug […]

The Whig in Columbia is closing

The Whig on Main Street is going to close after being in business for 17 years. Phillip Blair is the owner of The Whig. He is also the owner of WECO Bottle and Biergarten. It opened in January of 2020 , at 626 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The announcement of […]

Man arrested after barricading himself in West Columbia home

The West Columbia Police Department responded to the scene of a domestic violence incident in the 1400 block of F Avenue in West Columbia at 6:30 p.m., Thursday. Responding officers were able to safely bring the victim out of the residence but the subject barricaded himself inside. Law enforcement pulled […]

Body recovered by SCDNR in Lake Murray, coroner identifies

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources located the body of Mr. Terrance Dealta Butler, 31, of Edgefield, at 7:45 A.M. Wednesday, The body was recovered from Lake Murray near the tournament ramp in close proximity to Dreher Island State Park in Newberry County. Mr. Butler had been reported missing […]

Cayce’s Columbia Speedway exhibit is now open at the Cayce Historical Museum

The Historic Columbia Speedway exhibit is now open at the Cayce Historical Museum at 1800 12th St. Historic Columbia Speedway was one of the “cradles of stock car” racing. It opened in 1948 and the track closed for racing in 1978. The track often hosted many of stock car greats […]

Summer ends soon, but you can still enjoy West Columbia

The first week of August is behind us, but you still have time to enjoy one last blast of summer fun. “We’re putting people in the water seven days a week, and we will be until Labor Day,” said Michael Mayo. He owns Palmetto Outdoor, the outfitter that conducts tubing […]

First edition of 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market is 4-8 p.m. Thursday

The City of West Columbia’s first edition of the new 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market begins this Thursday, August 11, from 4 PM – 8 PM. In addition to almost 30 vendors, there will be face painting by Emerald Artistry and live art demonstrations throughout the year. Bring the […]

City of West Columbia issues proposed Redistricting Map based on 2020 US Census results – Public Hearing is Aug. 15

After receiving and reviewing data from the 2020 US Census, the City of West Columbia is reviewing district boundary changes to balance the number of residents between West Columbia Council Districts. The proposed districts have been reviewed by the South Carolina Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs and meet the […]

Midland Ozone World Series run ends with loss to North Carolina

After winning the first two, the Midland Ozone baseball team lost its second game Tuesday to North Carolina in the World Series in Lumberton, NC. The team represents Midland Dixie Youth Baseball from Pine Ridge. Team South Carolina – or Midland Ozone – defeated Louisiana 13-3 on Saturday. South Carolina […]