Lexington Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud
Kenneth J. Brown, 45, and Nicholas R. Shepard, 45, of Lexington pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud for their involvement in a business email compromise and romance scam scheme. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Brown and Shepard coordinated with others […]
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Lexington 2 School’s after-school activities to conclude by 5 p.m., Thursday, update regarding Friday’s school day schedule forthcoming
Statement issued by Lexington Two: With the arrival of incoming potential severe weather expected by early evening Thursday night, Lexington Two’s after-school activities will conclude no later than 5 p.m. The early conclusion of after-school activities is to ensure that both district families and Lexington Two employees have adequate travel […]
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West Columbia-based nonprofits appreciative of central location and easy access, consider donating as the season of giving nears
Many new businesses are coming to West Columbia because of its central location. In addition to businesses, West Columbia is home to some nonprofit organizations. National Do Something Nice Day is celebrated on Oct. 5, each year. It’s a day to spread kindness and positivity by doing or saying nice things […]
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Hurricane Helene expected to cause rain and high winds in Lexington County Thursday evening into Friday morning
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Big Bend (near Tallahassee) Thursday evening as a major category 4 hurricane. Currently, Helene is a category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH. As the hurricane enters the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Early Thursday, it […]
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Tim Thompson is back in the Auto Repair Business, managing C&C Automotive on Broad River Road
Tim Thompson has been serving customers in the Auto Repair business for 40 years. He’s known by many in the West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale and Lexington area. Tim will be back in the Auto Repair Business beginning Monday, Sept. 30, at C&C Automotive at 4031 Broad River Rd., in the […]
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New Mural Grant Program Part of Effort to Beautify West Columbia and Promote Local Artists
The City of West Columbia is excited to introduce the West Columbia Mural Grant (WCMG) Program, an initiative to transform public spaces through vibrant, outdoor murals. The program invites local businesses and property owners to collaborate with artists to beautify the community, foster a deeper sense of place, and showcase […]
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State data presented as area Chambers gather – South Carolina was the fastest-growing state in 2023
Several area Chamber of Commerce leaders gathered at the new Lexington Two Schools Performing Arts Center in Springdale, Tuesday. The SC Chamber presented its Grassroots Tour at the C-WC Chamber Business Breakfast. Will Frierson, Government Affairs officer for the SC Chamber, presented economic information to the several who attended. He […]
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REMINDER – Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum is Monday, Sept. 30
A Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 30, at the Lexington 2 Innovation Center off of the 12th Street Extension (509 Bulldog Blvd.) in Cayce. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced the candidate forum Monday. There are four open seats on […]
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Hunter Helms, former Gray Collegiate QB, leads comeback win for Rhode Island, Saturday
Hunter Helms, a former Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia) quarterback, engineered three scoring drives Saturday for Rhode Island, where he now plays college football. Helms’ came off the bench to lead a comeback win, 28-21, over Long island. Helms, who also played at Clemson, came into the game with his […]
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West Columbia Police requests the community’s assistance in ATM break-in attempt investigation – See Video
The West Columbia Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance as they investigate an attempted break-in to an ATM. The West Columbia Police Department was dispatched to an alarm call at the Security Federal Bank located at 1185 Sunset Boulevard at about 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Responding […]
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