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Crash causes lane closing in Lexington Sunday night

Units from the Lexington Police Department were on the scene of a collision on North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Columbia Avenue (US-378) Sunday night after 9. The crash resulted in the closing of southbound lanes. Police asked drivers to seek an alternate route while the crash was being investigated.By 10 […]

7 Lexington Two high school students selected to the SC Music Educators Association All-Region Orchestra

Seven Lexington Two high school students have been selected to the SC Music Educators Association All-Region Orchestra. They are: Airport High School: Tiaryca Green (12th grade, viola), Katie Rojas (12th grade, violin), Isabella Lanford (10th grade, violin), Allie Childs (12th grade, bass). Tiaryca Green was seated first chair violist for […]

2 schools, Saluda River and Busbee have been awarded arts grants

Two Lexington Two schools have been awarded arts grants. Saluda River Academy for the Arts has received a $12,500 Arts in Basic Curriculum grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2021-2022 school year. The school plans to use the funding for four artists-in-residence, professional development for teachers, community […]

Tokyo Joe playing breast cancer fundraiser Oct. 29 in Lexington, with Prettier Than Matt and The Root Doctors

Tokyo Joe will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a breast cancer research fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Icehouse Ampitheater in Lexington. Gates open at 6 pm, the show starts at 6:30 pm, and will feature Tokyo Joe, The Root Doctors, and Prettier Than Matt. Tickets at $25 […]

Cayce Police Make Additional Arrests in Northland Drive Homicide

From Ashely Hunter – City of Cayce: The City of Cayce is providing this follow-up statement to the notification of the arrest of Kendall Lamont Moody in the Murder of Heather Renee Jordan, 30, of West Columbia. Ms. Jordan was found in a home on the 1600 block of Northland Drive on […]

Rhythm on the River cancelled for Oct. 8 due to inclement weather threat

Due to the expectation of incoming inclement weather and rain, The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce has been forced to cancel Friday (Oct. 8’s) Rhythm on the River concert. A Chamber release said it must protect the sound and lighting equipment and keep everyone’s safety in mind during set […]

Meeting Street Artisan Market open Saturday features produce, jewelry, and art

The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open Saturday (Oct. 9) from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at 425 Meeting St.There will be more than 20 vendors on site. Scheduled to be there are:AG’s ArtistryAlicia Leeke, Contemporary American PainterArt that WorksArt from the HollowBitz Of MemoryCindy’s Turn fka:TuppgunCBell DoodlesEntangled […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce offering family-friendly trick-or-treating, Oct. 28

Lexington Two’s high schools are inviting the community to kick off Halloween at their family-friendly, drive-thru events for trick-or-treating. Both events are set for Thursday, October 28, so district families can participate at their nearest high school. Free candy will be handed out, and costumes are encouraged. Airport High School’s […]

Columbia man charged with attempted murder, robbery of “old friend”

A Columbia man is accused of shooting and robbing a man while visiting him over the weekend. Tykiawah Latrell Rivers, 21, is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “The victim in this case referred to Rivers as […]

Rhythm on the River is back beginning Friday at 6 p.m.

Rhythm on the River is back beginning Friday. The Rhythm on the River concerts begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 8, and will be held every Friday in October after that in the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. Rhythm on the River is sponsored by Lexington Medical Center, Nephron and United Community […]