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Lexington 2 is on a regular schedule, Wednesday

Lexington School District Two will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, Sept. 4. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and consult with local and state emergency preparedness officials, watching for the potential for any high winds that could arrive Thursday and make for hazardous travel. We will share updates as […]

Cayce-West Columbia DYB Baseball Team gets resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and West Columbia City Council recognized the Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Ozone Baseball Team for winning the Dixie Youth Ozone State Championship for the 2019 season. West Columbia Mayor Pro Tem, Tem Miles is pictured with the team. The Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Ozone Baseball […]

Less than an inch of rain forecast for Thursday, tropical storm conditions possible

The National Weather Service – Columbia’s latest forecast is calling for rain Thursday as Hurricane Dorian passes off the coast of South Carolina. Rain should end by midnight. The forecast for Friday is for sun and a high of 92. There is a Hurricane Warning Entire SC Coast / Flash […]

West Columbia man, 60, dies after being struck by vehicle on Platt Springs Road

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after being struck by a vehicle in the 1900 block of Platt Springs Road. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Robbie Lee Grimsley, 60, of West Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene due […]

Lexington man whose son was killed in home invasion, is charged with drug possession

The father of the child who was fatally shot during a home invasion plot in May has been charged in connection with drugs deputies found in the house. Austin Graham Hanahan, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct to a child, according to arrest warrants. Hanahan is also charged with possession with […]

No cancellations yet, hurricane expected to bring high winds to Lexington County

Hurricane Dorian was 105 miles east of West Palm Beach, Fla, early Tuesday morning. It has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds of 120 mph. Dorian is expected to bring winds from 39-to-57 mph to Lexington County, according to the National Weather Center in Columbia. As […]

No cancellations yet, hurricane expected to bring high winds to Lexington County

West Columbia partners with 2020 Census for jobs

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce that it has partnered with the @uscensusbureau to support the #2020Census! To learn about the census and apply for a job, visit 2020census.gov/jobs or come to City Hall on Sept 5, 10 AM – 3 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/499579784161261/

Lexington 2 to operate on a regular schedule, Tuesday

From Dawn Kujawa- Lexington 2 Communications Director – At this time, Lexington Two will be operating on a normal schedule Tuesday, Sept. 3. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and get updates throughout the week from the Governor’s Office, local and state emergency preparedness officials, and others.

PETSinc asks for help as it takes in evacuated animals

As Hurricane Dorian approaches the South Carolina coast, animal shelters are being evacuated. Animals are being moved to PETSinc for safety on Monday.The shelter is at 300 Orchard Dr, West Columbia, SC 29170 To handle the extra paws, additional supplies are needed immediately. Those supplies include: crates, paper towels, toilet […]