Lexington 2 names Kim Donovan as district’s Teacher of the Year
By Dawn Kujawa Teacher Kim Donovan carries many titles at Wood Elementary — music teacher, volunteer, running coach, entrepreneur, leader. Now, she can add a new title: District Teacher of the Year. Donovan, who has been teaching in Lexington Two since starting her career as an educator six years ago, […]
Read More >>West Columbia Beautification Foundation Tribute for Trees draws largest crowd ever
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation held its fourth annual Tribute for Trees Tuesday. More than 100 people came out for the event that is a fundraiser for the foundation. During the tribute, WCBF Chairwoman Melissa Sprouse-Browne presented West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton with a plaque dedicating a tree in honor […]
Read More >>Video released of West Columbia’s planned enabling park
A group called McAdam’s has released a video of a rendering West Columbia’s planned enabling park. Click for a link to video of West Columbia’s Enabling Park video The City of West Columbia is working to construct an all-inclusive enabling playground and parking area near the West Columbia Riverwalk and […]
Read More >>Man gets 15 years for hammer attack
Josh Patterson Hodges, 34, of Darlington, pleaded guilty last week in Lexington County to Attempted Murder. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Attempted Murder is classified as a violent, most serious crime, and a “no parole” offense, according to a release from the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. While […]
Read More >>West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater to reopen, Tuesday morning
All sections of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, at 7 a.m. The Riverwalk and Amphitheater were closed over the weekend and Monday, due to Hurricane Florence.
Read More >>Video released of West Columbia’s planned enabling park
A group called McAdam’s has released a video of a rendering West Columbia’s planned enabling park. Click for a link to video of West Columbia’s Enabling Park video The City of West Columbia is working to construct an all-inclusive enabling playground and parking area near the West Columbia Riverwalk and […]
Read More >>Man gets 15 years for hammer attack
Josh Patterson Hodges, 34, of Darlington, pleaded guilty last week in Lexington County to Attempted Murder. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Attempted Murder is classified as a violent, most serious crime, and a “no parole” offense, according to a release from the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. While […]
Read More >>West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater to reopen, Tuesday morning
All sections of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, at 7 a.m. The Riverwalk and Amphitheater were closed over the weekend and Monday, due to Hurricane Florence.
Read More >>West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith on The Weather Channel
West Columbia got some weather attention last week. There was lots of hype ahead of Hurricane Florence’s assault on South Carolina. At one time predictions were that Lexington County could receive up-to 10 inches of rain. Thankfully the storm moved more northerly, and Lexington County got from 2-to-4 inches of […]
Read More >>Lexington County woman dies in Pond Branch Road crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single- vehicle accident. It occurred in the 4500 block of Pond Branch Road at approximately 6 a.m. Sunday. According to Fisher, Ms. Rhonda Rebecca Hartley, 30, of Leesville was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]
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