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Drugs, gun seized after traffic stop

A Columbia woman and a West Columbia man were arrested last week after narcotics agents said drugs and a gun were found in their car during a traffic stop. Tiffanie Jordan Brooks, 35, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, conspiracy to trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled […]

2nd home in 24 hours burns in Planter’s Station

Lexington County Fire Services responded to a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Chisholm Circle around 11:15 Tuesday night. Chisholm Circle is in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road. Upon arrival, Lexington County Fire Service crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the […]

Fire destroys home off of Mineral Springs Road, in Planter’s Station

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a fire in the 200 block of Wallace Circle, in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road, just before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. When units arrived, the house was engulfed in heavy flame and smoke. The fire was brought under control and […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce High School graduations set for Thursday, Friday

Graduation ceremonies at Lexington Two’s high schools are set for this week. Airport High’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Eagle Stadium. Brookland-Cayce High’s event is set for 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Bearcat Stadium. More than 450 Lexington Two seniors are expected to graduate. […]

Airport High School’s Maddie Haag is “Amazing,” receives special scholarship

Maddie Haag is not only a special needs student, she is special. Maddie, who has Down syndrome, was chosen Ms Amazing at Airport High School’s Miss Aquila pageant. And she finished First Runner Up in last year’s AHS Homecoming Queen voting. Friday, Maddie received a scholarship from the Cayce-West Columbia […]

Final Spring Rhythm on the River Concert held, Saturday

Prettier Than Matt and After September closed out the Spring Rhythm on the River Concert Series, Saturday. The concert series returns in the fall. The popular shows are held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. Rhythm on the River’s fall season is scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 27. Concerts […]

Hwy 321 closed as crews put out fire

At approximately 5 a.m. Sunday, Lexington County Fire Service units were notified of a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Jimmy Martin Circle. First arriving units reported fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building. Fire crews were forced to close down Hwy 321 for water […]

Resident gets out OK, animal injured in fire

The Lexington County Fire Service, EMS and Irmo Fire District were on scene of a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Cedar Vale Drive, Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire units observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began exterior fire attack operations before proceeding […]

4 displaced by Lexington County fire, Saturday

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to the 400 block of Boy Scout Road to a reported structure fire at 2 p.m. Saturday. First arriving crews reported flames and smoke from the attic area of the home. Four residents were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was […]