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Dr. Lazzarini wants to return to practice, after being charged

Dr. Adam Lazzarini was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a man died of a gunshot wound at Lazzarini’s Cayce home on Oct. 9. After being charged, Lazzarini’s medical license was suspended by the S.C. Board of Medical Examiners, but that suspension has been lifted, said Eric Bland, Lazzarini’s attorney. Now, […]

Escaped inmate captured in Lexington County

Three inmates broke out of the Orangeburg detention center over the weekend. One of them has been captured in Lexington County, according to Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. In a press release Ravenell said: “Christopher Boltin was taken into custody in Lexington County by sheriff’s deputies in that jurisdiction,” Ravenell […]

3 Brookland-Cayce athletes sign to play on college level

Three Brookland-Cayce athletes have signed letters of intent over the past week to play their sports at the college level. They include: Volleyball – Diamond Moore — Columbia College Softball — Cristen Hipp — Louisburg College Basketball — Mya Benn — Columbia College Diamond Moore, seated center, is flanked by […]

Lexington 2 offering summer programs from reading camps to adult ed

CDEP 4K Summer Model Cayce Elementary – 4 classes Approximately 60 students total June 11—July12, M-Th. Closed July 2- 5 8am—2:30pm Summer Reading Camps Cayce Elementary Approximately 200 students total both sites Pineview Elementary June 11—July 19, M-Th. 8:00am—1:00pm for students 7:30am – 1:30pm for teachers Title 1 Summer Intervention […]

Rhythm on the River concert cancelled for Saturday, May 19

The Rhythm on the River concert is cancelled for Saturday evening (My 19.) The threat of rain was too high to proceed with the concert. Its organizers said the show is scheduled to be back on next week. The concerts are held at the West Columbia Riverwalk Ampitheatre.

Brookland-Cayce students conduct “Operation Bedroll” to help homeless

By Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director When Brookland-Cayce High School art teacher Michelle Giovannone wanted to launch a project to help the homeless, she reached out to a few school colleagues. And they reached out to a few colleagues. That’s how if started. Giovannone first heard a few […]

Summer’s coming, time to enjoy the freedom in West Columbia

Summer is the season that many most anticipate. Featuring the last day of school and a more-carefree approach to life, the warm weather has a liberating affect. And that is true in West Columbia. One of the most popular venues in the metro area is the Congaree River. When it’s […]

Airport falls in state baseball championship

The Airport Eagles baseball team finishes as runners-up to the state champions. Chapin won the Class 4A best-of-three state championship series Wednesday night with a 2-1 victory over Airport. Chapin was ranked preseason No. 1 and stayed there all season.

7 Airport High School athletes sign to play on the college level

Seven Lexington Two high school athletes declared their intent Wednesday to play their sports at the . The Airport High athletes who participated at the school in Wednesday’s Spring Signing Day event are: Baseball Justin Allen — Newberry Alan Farmer — USC-Sumter Volleyball Gracey Dorn — Newberry Golf Travis Campbell […]

Next to last Rhythm on the River Spring concert, Saturday

If you haven’t gotten out to a Rhythm on the River concert, you might want to go this weekend. There are only two left. The CMC Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday with headliner Bellavida following opening act, Adrian Michael Band. It’s the fifth of six scheduled Rhythm […]