The Lexington Two Adult Education program was recognized for accomplishments at the School Board meeting, March 17. Pictured are: Adult Education Director Christy Henderson and staff: Doris Keith; Linda Vaughn; Tara Friedrichs; Paula Aull; and Becky Dangerfield. They are pictured with Dr. Bill James, Lexington 2 superintendent. The adult ed […]

Bill Banning, of West Columbia, has filed to run for the SC House of Representatives Seat, District 89. It is the House Seat being vacated by S.C. Rep. Kenny Bingham. Banning is a former Lexington County Council member. Billy Oswald and Micah Caskey have also filed to run for the […]

Lexington School District 2’s involvement in the United Way Campaign was recognized at the March 17 Board of Trustees’ meeting. Below are the schools recognized. Fulmer Middle School received the Bronze (Giving: $50-$99 per Capita) award; Principal Megan Carrero and Allison Swygert, the school’s employee campaign director, were present to […]

The Airport High School Orchestra earned a Superior rating – Performing grade V music-  at  the State Performance Assessment (formerly known as Concert Festival). The AHS Orchestra traveled to Charleston’s West Ashley High School recently to participate.

From the office of the 11th circuit solicitor:  A Lexington County couple has been sentenced to prison following the death of their 10 week old infant daughter. Jordan Hodson, age 36, and Sara Elizabeth Hodson, age 35, were given a stern prison sentence for committing fatal child neglect which led […]

From the Office of the 11th Circuit Solicitor: A Lexington man, William Thomas Embree, 37, of 364 Happy Town Road in Gaston has been sentenced to prison for the crimes of Voluntary Manslaughter and Kidnapping in the 2011 disappearance and murder of 22-year old Michael Jody George,of West Columbia. The […]

State Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert  of Lexington County, received the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year award. He was chosen from among 13 other nominees from around the state. Colbert, assigned to Troop One/Midlands, was recognized for his efforts in saving the lives of three out-of-state motorists, including a […]

Pelican’s SnoBalls held its ribbon cutting, Thursday. Pelican’s SnoBalls is at 442 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Pelican’s SnoBalls has more flavor than a Snowball and it’s fluffy like Shaved Ice, it’s the perfect blend of snow and flavor.

Tartan Day South is March 31-April 3 (Thurs. through Sunday.)  Celtic Movie Night is free, Thursday (March 31) at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. On Friday (April 1) festivities begin at Historic Columbia Speedway. Those activities continue from Friday until Sunday. The 6th Annual Tartan Day South event is a four […]

The City of West Columbia has issued a closing schedule for the Easter holiday. City Hall will be closed, Friday, March 25. Regular hours will resume Monday, March 28.