Gray Collegiate Academy getting a new weight room
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia is getting a new weight room. The new facility is being constructed at the school’s campus off of Leaphart Road. The new weight room includes weights and racks from William’s Strength of West Columbia. The flooring is being done by BSN. The contractor is […]
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No new COVID deaths reported for Tuesday; Lexington Medical Center accepting walk-ins for vaccine
There were no new COVID-related deaths in South Carolina, Tuesday, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. There were 358 new confirmed cases of COVID reported in the data released Tuesday. Around 2 million in South Carolina have received a COVID vaccine. Lexington Medical Center has provided […]
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Vehicles and building destroyed by fire
Firefighters from Lexington County Fire Services, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Batesburg-Leesville and Irmo were dispatched to the 300 block of Broad Street – to Derrick’s Service Center – in reference to a commercial structure fire. Upon arrival several vehicles and a gas tanker were on fire. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the […]
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Art on State is May 7, Soccer Coach Kevin Heise to be recognized for 500th win by West Columbia City Council
Feature photo from City of West Columbia Art on State event. At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, West Columbia City Council will consider a motion that will allow for the Art on State event to be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on May 7. In the past, Art […]
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Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington County crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Fairview Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Allen Maurice Johnson, 53, of Leesville was transportedfrom the scene and pronounced dead […]
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Fire destroys Lexington County home
Lexington County Fire Services and EMS units responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Tannery Drive just before 3 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming the roof of the single-family home. Firefighters immediately went to work making sure there was no […]
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Lexington County mother gets 38 years for homicide by child abuse
Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, age 28, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing her four year old daughter, Lilly Lopez. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the sentence following Lopez’s guilty plea to Homicide by Child Abuse on Thursday in Lexington County. Under South Carolina law, Lopez […]
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2 men arrested for stealing catalytic converters at Lexington car dealership
Tyler Lee Childers, age 23 of Harleyville, and John Otis Carn III, age 24 of Saint George, were arrested after officers found them stealing catalytic converters from vehicles overnight at a car dealership, according to Lexington Police Chief Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 11:40 p.m., officers responded to JT’s Chrysler […]
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Lexington County to offer financial assistance to residents impacted by COVID
Lexington County residents who have experienced financial difficulty in paying rent, mortgage and utilities as a result of COVID-19 will soon be able to seek financial relief through the County of Lexington’s LexCo CARES plan. Community Development Block Grant – CV funds, made available through the U.S. Department of Housing […]
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Affordable Medical Equipment moves to its new location on Sunset Boulevard
Affordable Medical Equipment has moved to its newly constructed location at 1812 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. The business was located a few doors down from where it is now. Affordable Medical Equipment offers a verity of specialized products and services. It has mobility products, physical therapy, kitchen aids, bed […]
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