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Airport wins and loses, Gray falls in high school baseball playoffs, but still alive

Airport defeated James Island 2-0 in the first game of the 4A Lower State District 3 playoff, Friday. The Eagles fell short in Game 2, by a score of 8-0. The loss ends Airport’s playoff run. The games were played at James Island and Airport needed to win both to […]

City of Cayce looking for local photos for its 2021 -2022 city calendar

From the City of Cayce – The City of Cayce is calling all SC-based amateur photographers. The City of Cayce is looking for 12 stunning photos of life in Cayce for its 2021-2022 citizens’ calendar. This is a favorite of our Cayce residents each year. Please be sure your submission […]

Springdale Elementary student accused of biting teacher and violently attacking other students

According to a Springdale Police Department report a Springdale Elementary School student was handcuffed after allegedly attacking other students on a school bus. According to a release from the Lexington Two School District the incident occurred on May 12, after school. The school resource officer first became involved with the […]

Lexington 2 issues statement after May 12, incident involving student and police at Springdale Elementary School

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – During school dismissal on May 12, an incident occurred involving the conduct of an elementary school student at Springdale Elementary School. The School Resource Officer was present at the time, and a call was placed to the local police department for […]

City of Cayce ends mask mandate

Cayce City Council voted to repeal its face coverings mandate, Wednesday. After the vote, the City of Cayce published to following announcement: In accordance with the requirements of the recent Executive Order issued by Governor Henry McMaster, the members of our Cayce City voted to repeal Emergency Ordinance 2021-15 concerning […]

Airport wins baseball playoff game by forfeit, Friday’s game broadcast on 1620 The Dove

Airport High School’s 4A Lower State District 3 playoff game that was scheduled against Hartsville Wednesday was called off. Airport was declared the winner via forfeit. A Hartsville player tested positive for COVID and it resulted in the Red Foxes forfeiting to the Eagles. Next, Airport will travel to James […]

West Columbia moves toward post-COVID

The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate expired on May 1. A day later, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner was held and more than 1,000 attended. Five days after the Bridge Dinner, Art on State drew a large crowd for music, shopping and outdoor celebration. (Feature photo Art on […]

Lexington County deputies look for man who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor

Lexington County deputies are looking for a burglary suspect who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor. Jerry William Hall Jr., or JJ Hall, is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny and disabling a GPS monitor. Hall’s last known address is on Ben Franklin Road. He also hangs out at […]

Body found on the Saluda River

A body was found in the Saluda River in Columbia, Wednesday, according to the Columbia Police Department.A call came in after 12 noon that the body had been found in the water in the area of Candi Lane, close to the Greystone Boulevard exit at I – 126. The river […]

Lexington Police target “Collision Prone” intersections, writing tickets to violators

Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver […]