Lexington 2 selling house to expand Saluda River School playground

Lexington School District Two is planning to expand the playground at Saluda River Academy for the Arts. The school is at 1520 Duke Street in West Columbia. The school ground expansion is in the back of SRAA. The district has purchased property behind the school and there is a house […]

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes in Lexington

There was a collision in Lexington Thursday afternoon at North Lake Drive (SC-6 ) at Old Cherokee Road. It was a significant wreck involving multiple vehicles with significant debris in the road. The crash affected all lanes of traffic. All lanes were eventually reopened after the collision. The contributing factor […]

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Sex offender sentenced to 21 years in Lexington County – victim under the age of 11

After a trial in Lexington County this week, sex offender William Derek Bennon, age 47, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The trial began on Monday, Aug. 5, and concluded Thursday afternoon when the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Bennon received a sentence of 21 […]

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West Columbia parents, students prepare for new school year

Schools are important to the West Columbia community. This is the last week Lexington Two Schools in West Columbia will be on a summer schedule.  Teachers report to their class rooms Aug. 13, which is next Tuesday. Students begin the 2019-2020 school year on Monday. Aug. 19. “We’re excited, and […]

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes in Lexington

There was a collision in Lexington Thursday afternoon at North Lake Drive (SC-6 ) at Old Cherokee Road. It was a significant wreck involving multiple vehicles with significant debris in the road. The crash affected all lanes of traffic. All lanes were eventually reopened after the collision. The contributing factor […]

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Sex offender sentenced to 21 years in Lexington County – victim under the age of 11

After a trial in Lexington County this week, sex offender William Derek Bennon, age 47, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The trial began on Monday, Aug. 5, and concluded Thursday afternoon when the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Bennon received a sentence of 21 […]

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West Columbia parents, students prepare for new school year

Schools are important to the West Columbia community. This is the last week Lexington Two Schools in West Columbia will be on a summer schedule.  Teachers report to their class rooms Aug. 13, which is next Tuesday. Students begin the 2019-2020 school year on Monday. Aug. 19. “We’re excited, and […]

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City of Cayce to hold Public Input Session for 2020 Comprehensive Plan

The City of Cayce will conduct a Public Input Session on its 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Aug, 13, at Steel Hands Brewing. Below is a graphic showing the actions the City of Cayce has taken to accomplish the goals from its 2010 Comprehensive […]

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Zesto celebrates 70 years, featured in West Columbia Newsletter

West Columbia’s Zesto restaurant is celebrating 70 years in business in 2019. The anniversary is being marked in the Aug.-Sept West Columbia Newsletter. “It’s been really fun to see so many people over the years,” said Pete Manos, who owns Zesto with his father, Gus. “It’s really cool to be […]

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City of Cayce to hold Public Input Session for 2020 Comprehensive Plan

The City of Cayce will conduct a Public Input Session on its 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Aug, 13, at Steel Hands Brewing. Below is a graphic showing the actions the City of Cayce has taken to accomplish the goals from its 2010 Comprehensive […]

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