Gray Collegiate breaks ground on new athletic complex, classrooms

There will be a new place to play at Gray Collegiate Academy. Gray hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for $17 million in new additions to its West Columbia campus on Friday. The school will soon begin construction on a new 30,000 sq-ft. gym; a new athletic complex including football and baseball […]

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After years of false alarms, Lexington County getting significant snowfall

The rain turned into snow in Lexington County, Friday night.The snow flakes are coming down and covering the ground with a perfect white blanket.The forecastors told us it would come, but it was hard to believe because we’d had so many false alarms before. Now that it’s here, let’s hope […]

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City of West Columbia Parks to Closing Due to Inclement Weather Conditions

The City of West Columbia parks will close on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 1 PM, due to inclement weather conditions. They will reopen when weather conditions improve. The parks included are West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and Carraway Park at the Riverwalk. For up to date information on […]

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West Columbia Police Looking for Runaway Juvenile

The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile that left her North Street home in West Columbia on Wednesday. Jesica Noleia Reyes-Rodriquez is a 17-year-old Hispanic female who is 5 foot 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has black hair […]

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Love A Cup Bakery is open on Augusta Road in West Columbia

Love A Cup Bakery opened last Saturday at 2213 Augusta Road in West Columbia. The new bakery is beside Moe’s Southwest Grill, near the Chick-Fil-A. Cindy Curry is the owner of Love A Cup. She said has always loved baking and finally got the chance to open her bakery when […]

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Lynn Summer to be inducted into Brookland-Cayce Hall of Fame, Feb. 10

Brookland-Cayce High School will induct its newest Hall of Fame member next month. Lynn Connor Summer will be honored February 10 at the Annual Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation Hall of Fame Gala. The event will be held at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Dr., in Columbia.   Summer, fondly known as the […]

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Lexington 2 Schools go to virtual classes Friday due to inclement weather forecast

With forecasts of inclement weather, Friday, January 21, will now be an eLearning day for all Lexington Two schools. All after-school activities, programs and athletic events that were scheduled for Friday are canceled. At this time, any events scheduled for Thursday are still taking place. Meals will be sent home […]

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Prospects for economic development strong in West Columbia in 2022

The outlook for new business in West Columbia in 2022 is strong. “We will continue to move toward our long term redevelopment plan in 2022,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “Our approach to growth is in keeping with the goal of improving the quality of life for the citizens […]

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Lexington 2 schools preparing for the possibility of inclement weather Friday

Weather forecasts for Lexington County suggest the possibility of a wintry mix beginning in the very early morning hours of Friday. Based on the possibility of bad weather, Lexington Two will monitor weather forecasts and consult with local, county and state officials regarding potential storm impacts on school operations. On […]

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Lexington Man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

 South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Austin Gillespie (age 31), of Lexington, on 12 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s […]

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