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Lexington County Animal Control searches for dog with paw caught in coyote trap

Lexington County officials say they have gotten a lot of calls and questions about a dog that’s moving around property on Glenn Road in Gaston with its paw caught in a coyote trap. Here’s a recap of what the Lexington County Animal Services division is doing to bring in the […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to talk to this man about car thefts

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to speak with the man pictured, left, about two car thefts that happened on May 9. Please send all tips to 888-CRIME-SC

West Columbia Public Works helps beautify city

The City of West Columbia Public Works Department has been busy upgrading some of the vegetation. In some cases crews are planting new greenery. At other times they are tending to beautification projects that were started last year or earlier.

Lexington Sheriff’s Department publishes video of burglary, asks for help to ID

Two alleged burglars – shown in the photos – were caught on camera going through a Lawson Road home in Leesville. The owners said the two suspects kicked in the back door and took hunting equipment. Suspects and truck depicted in photos. If you recognize them, call 888-CRIME-SC with tips. […]

West Columbia City Hall closed Monday for Memorial Day, releases sanitation information

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday. Household garbage, yard trash, and recycling WILL NOT be collected on Monday. Sanitation customers that normally receive services on Monday, will have household garbage ONLY picked up on Tuesday. […]

Airport High School students raise more than $50,000 for Camp Kemo

Airport High School Student Government under the direction of adviser, Daniel Bailey, held their annual Charity Drive for Camp Kemo. This year the effort was held from Feb. 24- March 5. In that time, Airport High School raised $50,031.67 for Camp Kemo. The annual fundraiser which has been held by Airport […]

Plan to widen I-26 in a portion of Lexington County detailed at meeting

The S.C. Department of Transportation outlined a $1.5 billion plan to widen and improve Interstate-26 -were in parts of Lexington County. Link to SCDOT Project information The widening of I-26, from Exit 85 to Exit 101, was the topic of discussion at a meeting at Chapin High School, Tuesday night. […]

West Columbia City Council, Lexington Two Schools work together to facilitate new elementary school

By being cooperative, and jumping in to help expedite the construction of the new elementary school, West Columbia City Council demonstrated that it shares in the pride of its community’s schools and the people who have had an impact in making those schools such a valued asset of the city. Also, […]

Sandhills Elementary’s William Bozard, Rhonda Rosbury named Student, Teacher of the Month

William Bozard of Sandhills Elementary School was named Student-of-the-Month and Rhonda Rosbury of Sandhills Elementary School was named Teacher-of-the-Month during the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. Bozard and Rosbury are pictured with Sandhills Principal Holly Miller, left, and Ted McGee who presented the award for the Chamber. The […]

Eddie Stone of the South Congaree Police Department named Officer of the Month

Officer Eddie Stone of the South Congaree Police Department was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Month at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. He is pictured with South Congaree Police Chief Josh Shumpert and Andy Markl, left, of The Graphics Source. The Graphics Source gave Stone a […]