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Lexington County man charged with kidnapping, assault

A Gilbert man is accused of kidnapping a man and a woman last Wednesday and forcing them to drive to an ATM after he had an argument with the man about money. Michael Eugene Bryant, 44, is charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of second-degree assault and […]

SC State Museum to present Space Week to celebrate moon landing anniversary

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum will be launching Space Week, July 20 through 28. Space Week will be loaded with space-themed activities for the family. Guests will get to explore the museum’s new Apollo 50: Journey to the […]

West Columbia Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour draws large crowd

A large crowd turned out Friday for the West Columbia Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour. The Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour is free event and it’s presented by the Lexington County Museum. The tour began at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and then proceeds to the New Brookland […]

A lane on North Lake Drive in Lexington to be closed, at times beginning Monday

Beginning Monday and ending Friday, July 19, Dominion Energy will have one southbound lane of North Lake Drive (SC-6) between Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Old Cherokee Road, closed for short periods of time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m The road is being closed by Dominion Energy in order to […]

Asst principal at Chapin High School charged with breaking into cars on school grounds

Richard West Hiller Jr., 44, has been charged with two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Hiller is assistant principal of Chapin High School, according to the school’s website. “Detectives have determined Hiller unlawfully entered a vehicle parked at 300 Columbia Avenue […]

Red Cross assisting family in Lexington after house fire

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, on Katrina Court in Lexington, was damaged by a fire just before midnight, Friday. The Lexington County Fire Department responded to the blaze. The homeowner was transported by EMS for non life-threatening injuries. The Red Cross is helping three […]

Sen. Nikki Setzler presents Senate Resolution to Cayce Farmer’s Market

Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Senate Resolution to Cayce Farmer’s Market and Justin Creech on behalf of himself, his father and mother, Jacky and Debbie, for their 40-plus years of service and commitment to our community. “Thank you to the family from our community,” said Setzler. A copy of the […]

Development spawns growth in West Columbia, new homes to be built

There are two new parks being built in The River District, and the Brookland project, at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge, is almost complete. With the construction of the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street, and the Enabling Park, near Riverwalk, developers are moving forward with plans for […]

Black Rooster to open in 2-to-3 weeks, hiring staff

Black Rooster is a restaurant at the northeast corner of the Brookland development in West Columbia. It will be opening in two-to-three weeks. Chef and Bourbon restaurant-owner Kristian Niemi first announced, in 2018, his plan to open a rooftop restaurant and bar in the Brookland development. He said the new […]

Lexington Two announces its policy for free and reduced price meals

Lexington School District Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year; registration for the 2019-20 school year begins July 1. Local school […]