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Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall faces challenge from Councilman Ron Williams

Incumbent Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall is facing a challenge from Town of Lexington Councilman Ron Williams. The election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. MacDougall is in the hospitality industry as a manager of restaurants. In 2014, MacDougall defeated Lexington’s incumbent Mayor Randy Halfacre. Williams […]

5 candidates vie for 3 seats on Lexington School District One Board

There are three at-large seats open on the Lexington School District One Board. Five people are running for those seats, according to the Lexington County Election Commission. The candidates are: Jada Boatwight Garris; Richard Kyle Guyton; Reese Lassiter McCurdy; Robert Christopher Rice; and Timothy Franklin Oswald. About Lexington One, from […]

Lanes of I-26, near US 1, were closed after truck jackknifes,

All lanes of I-26 west were closed Monday morning, for several miles near US-1 (Milemarker 111) due to a jackknifed truck. Motorists were asked to take an alternate route, around 9 a.m. Monday. The lanes were eventually opened- and all was clear, according to the West Columbia Police Department.

Statewide offices are on the ballot in Tuesday’s election

From governor to agriculture commissioner, there are several candidates running for statewide offices. The general election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Below is a list of the candidates in some high-profile S.C. races that are on the ballot. In the South Carolina governor’s race […]

Sheppard’s Glass Service celebrates 50 years in business

Sheppard’s Glass Service at 2519 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia celebrated their 50th business anniversary on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Resolution from the State Senate to commemorate the occasion. Customers, friends, and colleagues enjoyed a catered lunch and door prize giveaway. 107.5 The Game broadcast the Friday […]

West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest one of many upcoming community events

A setting sun illuminated the lingering clouds Friday evening to make for a beautiful Fall Back Fest on West Columbia’s State Street. “An event like this helps build the community” said Brian Carter, West Columbia City administrator. “This is a vibrant, exciting place to be.” The third annual Fall Back […]

West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest one of many upcoming community events

All lanes of Leaphart Road Bridge open, Chris Drive, Harbor Drive, too

All lanes of the Leaphart Road Bridge, over I-26 in West Columbia, have been opened. “The lanes were opened Tuesday,” said Robert Power, West Columbia-based engineer for the S.C. Department of Transportation. In addition to the bridge being closed, parts of Chris Drive, and Harbor Drive had been closed so […]

Midlands Media Group buys Lexington-based WZMJ 93.1

Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, bought radio station WZMJ 93.1 from Lake Murray Communications. The Lexington-based station is known as Z-93 The Lake. Midlands Media Group purchased WWNQ 94.3 The Dude, in 2016. It is the only locally owned and operated country […]

REMINDER – West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest is Friday

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 3rd Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, Friday, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event features live music from Rian Adkinson, food and beverages from Cha Cha’s Food Truck, Cafe Strudel West Columbia, […]