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From Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center to Lexington County Recreation – A Plethora of Summer Camp Opportunities in West Columbia

The school year is ending and that means parents may be looking for activities for their children when they are on summer vacation. There are many camps that are going on in the West Columbia community. Below, some of the summer camp opportunities are listed. Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Free Summer […]

Several crashes on I-26 in Lexington County stop traffic on Memorial Day afternoon

Traffic was at a standstill, Monday afternoon on I-26 near Cayce. The City of Cayce issued an alert that read: “Please avoid the area of 26 East between Highway 1 and Airport Blvd. Multiple accidents in and law enforcement and emergency personnel are on the scene.” According to the South […]

Columbia Fire Department crew responds to fire at California Dreaming Saturday evening

Second Shift crews from the Columbia Fire Department responded after a fire broke out at California Dreaming restaurant Saturday evening. Units responded to the restaurant on Assembly Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival officers on the scene quickly called for a 2nd Alarm after fire was seen from a […]

Lexington 2 announces plan for free meals this summer through a federally funded child nutrition program

Lexington Two announces two ways for area youth to get meals this summer through a federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of school. Lexington Two’s sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program makes free meals available […]

Airport High School wins 4A Lower State Baseball Championship, to play for a State Championship next week

Airport High School is the South Carolina 4A Lower State Baseball Champion. The Eagles defeated South Florence by a score of 9-2 Thursday night in Florence. Airport will travel to play 4A Upper-State Champion Top-Seed Seneca on Tuesday.Hunter Epps was the winning pitcher for the Eagles, Thursday night. He recorded […]

SCDOT to temporarily close, detour Calks Ferry Road Bridge in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour the Calks Ferry Road bridge in Lexington County over I-20 beginning at 7 pm Thursday. This closure is expected to last overnight, reopening at 7 am on Friday. Following a detailed inspection, SCDOT found structural issues with a portion of […]

Man charged with Felony DUI after Sunday crash in Lexington County in which 2 people died

Able Ramirez-Ortega, 37, has been charged with two counts of felony DUI in the deaths of 22-year-old Claire Ann Pierce of Lexington and 21-year-old Eliza Jane Udy of Leesville, according to the SC Highway Patrol. Click here to see Coroners Report The crash that killed the two happened around 8:58 […]

Memorial Day Weekend is a chance to enjoy prime attractions in West Columbia’s backyard

West Columbia is right beside some really neat venues. There are three attractions that draw daily visitors from all over the state, that are in West Columbia’s backyard. The South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture and Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens are a stone’s throw from us and a lot of the […]

Bruce Wade sworn in as Cayce Police Chief

Local law enforcement leaders, with Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, and members of the Cayce Police Department attended the official swearing in of Cayce Police Chief, Bruce Wade. Members of the Wade family were also on hand. The swearing in took place as a part of a Cayce City Council […]