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Lexington 2 teacher, WWII grandfather go on Honor Flight

It was the fulfillment of a promise made. Matthew “Bud” Burkett is a World War II veteran and the 90-year-old grandfather of Kristy Gwyn. On Wednesday, Gwyn, who teaches orchestra at Northside Middle School in West Columbia, took the trip of a lifetime. The two left Columbia Metropolitan Airport to […]

Veteran Pete Mackay on Honor Flight with West Columbia’s Tony Taylor

William “Pete” Mackay said he did not get much of a welcome home from Korea in 1955. But that was not the case Wednesday night. “I was overwhelmed,” said Mackay, 85. Hundreds of flag-waving supporters cheered and shouted as Korean War and World War II veterans returned to Columbia Metropolitan […]

Busbee students win in national dance competition

Students from Busbee Creative Arts Academy won awards in dance competition earlier this month. Directed and choreographed by Jenna Oliver, Busbee Creative Arts Academy Dance Teacher (BCAA) Eight Grade Dancers from BCAA, competed at the Platinum National Dance Competition held at Lexington High School on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, […]

Mr. Knozit, pioneer broadcasters, on USC museum panel, Saturday

Saturday at the Museum with Mr. Knozit, friends is scheduled for Saturday. Joe Pinner, longtime host of the Mr. Knozit children’s show, Haney Howell, and fellow broadcasting pioneers known as the SLOBS (Some Legendary Old Broadcasters) will share memories from their careers in radio and television. The event is at […]

Last Honor Flight returns to Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Hundreds of people gathered to welcome home World War II and Koran War veterans at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Wednesday night. The non-profit Honor Flight came back from Washington DC. Veterans, mostly from WWII and Korea, visited monuments and historic sites in Washington. Those waiting for the veterans to return, shook […]

Airport defeats Berkeley in 3A State Playoff Baseball

The Airport Eagles defeated Berkeley, 9-8, in the Class 3A State Baseball Playoffs Wednesday. Airport scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Zach Feaster came up to bat with the bases loaded and no outs. He hit the first pitch to drive in the winning run. The […]

Leesville woman charged in hospital accidental shooting

A concealed weapon charge has been filed against a woman in connection with the discharge of a handgun inside Lexington Medical Center. Angelia Swygert Hawes, a 58-year-old concealed weapons permit holder from Leesville, is charged with carrying a concealable weapon into a restricted place. South Carolina’s concealed weapons permit statute […]

Midlands Tech and Michelin offer job fair Saturday

Midlands Technical College and Michelin are offering a job fair that focuses on advanced manufacturing jobs in the Columbia area. The MTC and Michelin job fair is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14. It’s at the MTC Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive in West Columbia. It’s in […]

Man charged with murder in son’s shooting death

Lexington County Man charged with murder in son’s shooting death A family argument has resulted in a father fatally shooting his son at their Gaston home late Tuesday afternoon. “Based on our investigation, this was an argument between family members that escalated into a confrontation and ended with a fatal shot,” […]

Cayce City Council is back in Council Chambers

Cayce City Council is finally back home. On May 3, council met in its upgraded chambers for the first time since September. While the refurbishing of chamber was taking place, the five members of council met at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center on Ft. Congaree Trail. The permanent council […]