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Man dies after confronting police with gun in West Columbia

A man died after pointing a handgun and shooting at Lexington County deputies and West Columbia police officers Friday. He has been identified as Tyler Mehki Sincere Boages, 19. He died of multiple gunshots to the upper body, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “This incident started after a […]

Sunset Boulevard in Lexington shut-down until 7 p.m. Friday – Find alternate route as traffic is backed-up

Due to a collision that occurred on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Hope Ferry Road, both inbound and outbound traffic is shut-down until approximately 7 p.m., according to the Lexington Police Department. If you need to get into and through the Town of Lexington, avoid Sunset Blvd. (US-378) until the road […]

Power lines down, lanes closed, after crash in Lexington, Friday afternoon

The intersection at Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Hope Ferry Road was closed Friday around 1 p.m. after a collision that took out power lines. Inbound traffic was being detoured through the Aldi parking lot, across Hope Ferry Road, and through the Lexington Square parking lot. Outbound traffic was being detoured […]

Armed law enforcement personnel working the scene near Quail Hollow subdivision

Ephrata Drive, heading east, at Pine Lake Drive in the Quail Hollow subdivision, West Columbia, was blocked off by police Friday after 12 noon. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported that multiple agencies were in the area of Feather Run Trail and Quail Hollow after responding to a mental health […]

Dr. Brenda Hafner is new Lexington 2 Superintendent

At a special called meeting Thursday, June 2, the Lexington Two School District Board of Trustees voted to offer the position of superintendent to Dr. Brenda Hafner, subject to mutually agreed upon terms and conditions. Dr. Hafner will begin her role on July 1. Prior to coming to Lexington Two, […]

Early voting has begun in South Carolina, extends until June 10

South Carolina’s primary election is June 14. Currently, because of new, early voting laws, South Carolina voters can cast their vote early in the primary, until June 10, excluding Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. New legislation offers all registered voters the option to participate in early, in-person voting. […]

Nearly 100 Lexington 2 students in adult education program graduate

About 100 students in Lexington Two’s adult education program completed GEDs and diplomas, celebrating the milestone during a graduation ceremony last week, attended by family and friends, district administrators, board members and faculty. This year’s graduating class, with students ranging in age from 17-53, included moms and dads, business owners, […]

Taste on the River anticipation mounts – Get your tickets now

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation‘s 6th Annual Taste on the River is back. It’s scheduled from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and […]

“Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade” is June 18 – Register your golf cart now

The “Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade” is on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Felton C. Benton Park.No golf cart…No problem….bring a chair and join us along the parade route or meet us in the park! Carter Lybrand will provide live music entertainment. There will also be […]

Assistant principal accused of taking down student is back on the job at Brookland-Cayce High School

The Lexington Two School District is disputing an assault claim against one of its administrators. Brookland-Cayce Assistant Principal Leon Brunson was accused of assault and unlawful conduct toward a child on May 25, by the Cayce Police Department. Brunson intervened in a fight between two students last week and took […]