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Airport, Brookland-Cayce Class of 2023 graduation ceremony dates announced by Lexington 2

The countdown is on for Lexington Two’s Class of 2023, with graduation ceremonies set for this spring. Airport High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. May 31 at Eagle Stadium. Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. June 1 at Bearcat Stadium. As part of the district’s […]

Football coach and athletic director Andre Cook is leaving Airport High School

Football and athletic director coach Andre Cook is leaving Airport High School after one season. Mauldin High School confirmed the hiring of head coach Andre Cook to the head coaching position Monday. In a Tweet, Airport Principal Matt Airport principal Matt Schilit noted the change. “Airport High will soon be […]

Cayce’s Soiree on State is Saturday, March 25, with Tokyo Joe, Prettier Than Matt, and fun for the whole family

The Soiree on State returns to Cayce’s State Street from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. This partnership includes more artists, a free kid’s area with […]

West Columbia Riverwalk Park Amphitheater Entrance to Close for Renovations and Repairs Beginning Wednesday, March 22

The City of West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park Amphitheater entrance and parking lot, at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, will be closed beginning on Wednesday, March 22, for renovations and repairs on the amphitheater bathrooms. Please use the Moffatt Street entrance and parking at 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia.

Airport High School’s Army JROTC drill team wins top honor at Drill Team Championship

Airport High School’s Army JROTC drill team brought home another top honor this past weekend, finishing first overall in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Drill Team Championship. It’s a title the Golden Talon team has held since 2014. Airport’s team competed in the invitation-only event against 15 of […]

Lexington man who crashed truck while running from law enforcement, with 2-year-old inside, is sentenced to prison for cocaine mail package

Curley Brooks, Jr., 47, of Lexington, was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. Evidence presented to the Court showed that the police were conducting a parcel inspection at the FedEx Express Hub in West Columbia when a K-9 gave a positive […]

I-77 northbound bridges from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit to be closed, beginning Friday

On Friday, March 24, the I-77 northbound bridges from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) will be CLOSED for repairs from March 24 to April 3. The Southbound bridges will be closed for repairs in late April, according to SCDOT. Local drivers are instructed by the […]

West Columbia woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Victoria Coxe Threatt, a 54-year-old West Columbia woman, was convicted this week by a Lexington County jury of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession with intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of Oxycodone. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided over the trial and sentenced […]

West Columbia Walmart evacuated after bomb threat

Officers with the West Columbia Police Department responded to Walmart located at 2401 Augusta Road Saturday at 2:16 p.m. in reference to a bomb threat, according to the WCPD. Officers worked with Walmart’s staff to evacuate the store. The WCPD contacted SLED for help assessing the scene. Investigators are working […]

Lexington Police work overnight crash

Emergency crews were on the scene overnight Friday at South Lake Drive and Robert Street in Lexington. The road was closed temporarily, according to the Lexington Police Department, and detour routes were created to travel around the crashed vehicle until the site was cleared.