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Developer Joe Taylor planning new office building for Meeting Street in West Columbia

From Grant Jackson A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of the year. 508 Meeting Street is being developed by Joe Taylor, the former S.C. Secretary of Commerce, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]