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West Columbia introduces fire truck with ceremony

The West Columbia Fire Department held a Push-In Ceremony, Thursday, to officially put its Brand New Engine 402 into service. Firefighters actually pushed in the fire truck to its bay. It’s a tradition, said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles that dates back to when non-mechanized fire equipment had to be […]

Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Saturday

Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Saturday. Savage Craft is at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, just off of State Street in the River District. It’s in the renovated old City Hall and Fire Station building. The structure was built in 1925. The old Brookland Jail will serve as […]

Registration open for Lexington 2 school choice students for 2021-22

Registration is now open for Lexington Two students interested in applying to attend a school outside their regular attendance zone. Limited School Choice tries to provide parents who are legal residents of Lexington Two with the means to enroll their K5 -12 children in a specific school based on an […]

Man operating “chop shop” found in stolen camper, LCSD Deputies say

Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man Tuesday after they found him hiding in a stolen camper.Rex Jason Corder, 53, is charged with operating a chop shop and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives received a community tip about a stolen trailer on some property in the 1300 […]

Vehicle fire delays traffic on I-20 in Lexington County

A vehicle was on fire around 9:30 a.m. Thursday near the Exit 59 on I-20 in Lexington County.Traffic was being disrupted and emergency crews were on the scene. Link to SCDOT camera below: https://www.511sc.org/#zoom=12.85162575732679&lon=-81.25166416168213&lat=33.948023698987726&dmsg&rest&cams&other&har&cong&wthr&acon&incd&trfc

City of West Columbia endures during COVID

The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States almost a year ago. Since, the City of West Columbia, like other municipalities, has been proactive in taking the necessary precautions to fight the spread of the virus. City leaders have also worked to limit the inconvenience caused by […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who dies after being hit

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was fatally injured as a result of being struck by a vehicle, Wednesday at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of U.S. 178 in Pelion. According to Fisher, Mr. William Cody Miller, 28, of Pelion was walking in the […]

Apply to become Lexington 2 bus driver; get credit for commercial, military experience

Job candidates who apply to become school bus drivers in Lexington Two will receive credit for their years of experience in previous commercial driving positions and in the military, effectively boosting their starting pay with the district. The opportunity for a larger starting salary is in addition to other benefits […]

Medical event preceded fatal crash, coroner identifies man who died

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 378 near the intersection of Shorty Road at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Michael Wayne Harrison, 75, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the […]

1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person was killed in a collision on US 378 in Lexington County, Tuesday evening. A 1996 Dodge van hit a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shorty Road and US 378. […]