Collin Hill will be the starting quarterback when the USC opens the 2020 football season, Gamecock Coach Will Muschamp announced the QB change Thursday. USC’s first game is against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 26. (USC Athletics Department photo – Colin Hill) Hill is a graduate transfer from Colorado […]

According to the Town of Lexington Facebook page, Trader Joe’s has shown interest in putting a store in Lexington. Here’s the post: It’s not a done deal yet, BUT Trader Joe’s has shown some interest in putting a store in the Town of Lexington!Sign this petition to let them know […]

The SC Highway Patrol is reporting that one person died after being struck on US 1 in Lexington County, Thursday. A 2004 Jeep Patriot was traveling north on US1, near Ermine Road, when it hit a pedestrian crossing US 1, said Master Trooper David Jones. The incident occurred at 5:45 […]

As the remnants of Hurricane Sally, that made landfall in the Gulf, move east over South Carolina, we’re getting heavy rain. A tornado watch has been issued for Lexington County, and 12 other counties, for Thursday. There are also flash flood warnings. In West Columbia streams that have been reduced […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.

The SC Highway Patrol is reporting that two people were killed on I-26 early Thursday morning. A 2007 Chevrolet HHR was traveling west on I-26 in Richland County. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a guard rail. The driver of the HHR was killed, said Master Trooper Brian […]

A group of South Carolinians assembled at the South Carolina State House, Tuesday, and requested an end to COVID-19 mandates. The group’s call is for Gov. Henry McMaster to end the burdensome state of emergency regarding COVID-19 because it is hurting the economy. The group also wants state’s cities and […]

The budget addresses the costs and potential costs of COVID-19 and funding for elections in the state. From the Office of Sen. Nikki Setzler – South Carolina Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) offered the following statement after the Senate’s passing of H.5201, the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year […]

West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling bricks that will be placed at the entrance of Carraway Park at the Riverwalk. The bricks will be inscribed with the name, or tribute, directed by the buyer. Return the order form below by email to [email protected] or mail Attn: Colleen Otte – 200 […]