East Point students collect 1,200 pounds for Santa Food Drive

FROM CHANNING ANDERSON – East Point IT Coordinator – Continuing to provide as normal a school year as possible, East Point Academy’s Boyz 2 Men club shifted their attention towards acts of service this holiday season. The members planned a “Who Canned Santa?” carline food drive benefiting Harvest Hope food […]

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Kyle Ramsey wins City of West Columbia’s first WECO Strong Award

Kyle Ramsey is the winner of the City of West Columbia’s first WECO Strong Award. Kyle (middle) is pictured with City of West Columbia Administrator Brian Carter and Mayor Tem Miles. Mayor Tem Miles explains the award below: Miles writes: City of West Columbia, SC is filled with great employees, […]

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Shop local Saturday at the Meeting Street Artisan Market – Get 15% off

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday (except Dec. 26) from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Through January 2021, vendors are offering 15% […]

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Lexington 2 teacher job fair offering in-person and virtual interviews

FROM DAWN KUJAWA – Lexington Two Communications Director – Job candidates interested in Lexington Two teaching positions will have the option of scheduling one-on-one sessions at their schools of interest or meeting virtually. The two options will replace the traditional district-wide recruiting event amid COVID-19, for teaching positions in the […]

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Latest edition of the West Columbia Newsletter has been released

The City of West Columbia has released its December-January Newsletter. It is the ninth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. West Columbia businesses are also profiled in the newsletter. Chayze Lounge, […]

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Winter’s almost official – Be safe and prepared in West Columbia

It’s getting cold in West Columbia. The first day of winter is Monday, less than a week away. With the cooler weather it is important to take precautions to be safe and warm.  West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith said that the onset of winter is a good time to promote […]

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Lexington Two students can get free meals over break

Lexington Two students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch meals over the winter break with curbside pickup. Meals must be reserved in advance by Friday, December 18, at PayPams.com.   Meals are open to all youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of whether they attend a Lexington […]

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Lexington Two students collect food, send cards to Hospice Veterans in the Christmas season

DAWN KUJAWA- Lexington 2 Communications Director – In this most unusual year, there is at least one constant during the holiday season: the giving spirit of Lexington Two schools to help those in the community in need. Since the official kickoff of the holiday season at Thanksgiving, schools across the […]

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Winter’s almost official – Be prepared for cold weather

It’s getting cold in West Columbia. The first day of winter is Monday, less than a week away. With the cooler weather it is important to take precautions to be safe and warm.  West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith said that the onset of winter is a good time to promote […]

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Retiring Lexington 2 Supt. Dr. Bill James honored

A crowd of friends, colleagues and family came to honor Lexington Two School Superintendent Dr. Bill James, Tuesday, upon his retirement. James was given a Resolution from the SC Senate and the SC House. It was sponsored by Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey. (Photo: Cayce Mayor Elise Partin […]

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