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New West Columbia Newsletter has updates from Mayor Tem Miles, Council members and articles about: new Kenneth Shuler Cosmetology School being built in West Columbia; Harbor Freight Tools, and McSwain Business Park

The New West Columbia Newsletter for August and September includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia Newsletter The newest edition also contains articles about: the new Kenneth Shuler Cosmetology School that is being built in West Columbia; the new Harbor […]

Eagles Tribute by Tokyo Joe knocks it out of the park – Inaugural show at the Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center

“The bases are loaded and Casey’s at bat,” sung by Jack Easterling in the voice of The Eagles’ Joe Walsh during The Eagles Tribute. And the Mighty Casey did not strike out. This band knocked it out of the park. (Click below for a YouTube Sample of the show) The Eagles […]

Woman sentenced to 12 years after conviction in Lexington County child abuse case

Shayna N. McKnight, age 38, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following her conviction on charges of child physical abuse. Circuit Court Judge Heath P. Taylor imposed the sentence following a four day jury trial in Lexington County General Sessions Court this week. McKnight was convicted by the […]

Lexington Police Department on the scene of a crash on East Main Street

Units from the Lexington Police Department responded to a crash on East Main Street (US-1) at Harmon Street. The crash occurred around 10 A.m. Friday. Inbound traffic was being detoured onto Taylor Street.First responders were working in the road at the scene of the crash. (LPD photos)

Lexington 2 schools will operate on a normal school day schedule on Friday, August 9

Lexington Two will open on a normal school day schedule on Friday, August 9. After-school activities and programs will go on as scheduled Friday afternoon. All 4K and 4K DD classes will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 9, as initially planned. No 3-year-old classes will meet. 3K students […]

Fresh produce distribution at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, Friday, Aug. 9

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC will distribute fresh produce boxes for individuals and families in need twice a month through October. The next date is August 9 from 9 AM to 12 PM at 1218 Batchelor Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Additional services will include senior supplemental boxes and diabetic […]

West Columbia Police School Resource Officers come back as new school year begins

Buses were back on the streets of West Columbia and summer vacation for the kids ended. Wednesday was the first day of school for all of Lexington School District Two. “We are excited to have opened today as scheduled, and our families and students arrived at schools this morning ready […]

SCDOT Wednesday Impact Report Regarding Tropical Storm Debby

The South Carolina Department of Transportation continues to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby while also monitoring the forecast and preparing for additional heavy rainfall. As of midday today, there are closures on approximately 83 state-maintained roadways, primarily in the Lowcountry. SCDOT crews have been working around the clock […]