Register for: “Culture in Crisis” information about the substance abuse epidemic and mental health, July 30 – Presented by Taylor Watford Foundation
A Culture in Crisis – A Hope for the Future is a series of educational sessions intended to inform the community about mental health and substance abuse issues affecting our families. The Taylor Watford Foundation is presenting the event. It’s Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., on July 30, […]
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Man who was shot and killed at Lexington apartment complex is identified
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who was shot at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, off of Augusta Road in Lexington. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Tyler Bradley Robinson, 29, of Lexington, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced […]
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West Columbia man, 22, died in a fiery Lexington County crash on July 2
Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a vehicle versus tree accident. the crash occurred at the intersection of Pine Plain Road and Huckabee Mill Road in Swansea shortly before 10 p.m. on July 2. According to Fisher, Mr. Joel Van Smith, 22, of West […]
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Man dies after being shot at Lexington apartment complex
Lexington Police detectives are actively investigating an early morning homicide that occurred at the Lauren Ridge Apartments off of Augusta Road in the Town of Lexington, according to Lexington police Chief Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 2 a.m., Saturday, officers responded to a shooting call at the complex and found […]
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Lexington Police investigating a shooting at apartment complex, asking for information
Investigators from the Lexington Police Department were at the Lauren Ridge Apartments off of Augusta Road to investigate a shooting. Police said it happened at approximately 2 a.m., Saturday. Police asked residents of the apartment complex to shelter in place as investigators gathered details regarding the incident. If you live […]
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Lexington 2 announces its policy for free and reduced lunch prices
Lexington Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year. Online applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted at www.paypams.com/onlineapp. […]
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Lexington gas line break results in mandatory evacuations, I-20, Augusta Road were closed
A natural gas line break in Lexington, Thursday afternoon, between Augusta Road (US 1) and Dooley Road resulted in I-20 being closed and mandatory evacuations. By Friday morning, after 7 p.m., Augusta Road was fully reopened, inbound and outbound lanes. Any business that was asked to evacuate Thursday afternoon could […]
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Gas line break at I-20 and Augusta Road in Lexington closes road, causes detour Thursday afternoon
TRAFFIC ALERT – AVOID AUGUSTA ROAD AND I-20 A gas line break has Augusta Road (US-1) and I-20 closed. All traffic on I-20 is being detoured through the Town of Lexington, SC from Sunset Blvd. and South Lake Drive. All traffic inbound and outbound on Augusta Road is being detoured […]
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Music, shopping, dining – Everything you need for a great weekend in West Columbia
Are you looking for a fun weekend? There are a plethora of opportunities to enjoy in West Columbia’s River District, beginning with your Saturday morning. This Saturday, until Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan […]
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Lexington Medical Center, USC form a partnership, 2 new facilities to be built in West Columbia
Lexington Medical Center has announced a partnership with the University of South Carolina. The two are forming the union to combat a nursing nursing shortage and to increase the number of primary care physicians. Lexington Medical Center will build a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space on the […]
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