West Columbia City Councilman Tem Miles in Dist. 89 House race
West Columbia City Councilman Tem Miles announces he is running for District 89 SC House Seat. With Miles in the race it bring the number of candidate to four. Bill Banning, Micah Caskey and Billy Oswald are also running for the seat. Miles – who represents District 4 on city […]
Read More >>Updated list of candidates filing to run in Lexington County
The filing period in Lexington County began March 16, for local and state offices. The filing period is open until March 30. Primaries are scheduled for June 14. If there are runoff elections, those would be held June 28. The General Election is Nov. 8. “D” denotes Democrat, all others are […]
Read More >>Lexington 2 Adult Ed recognized for winning awards
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 […]
Read More >>Bill Banning to run for S.C. House Seat in District 89
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 […]
Read More >>Lexington 2 employees recognized for United Way contributions
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 […]
Read More >>Airport High School Orchestra earns Superior rating
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.
Read More >>Lexington couple gets 20 years in fatal child neglect case
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 […]
Read More >>Man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in West Columbia case
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 […]
Read More >>Lexington County’s Gabriel Colbert, Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
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 […]
Read More >>Pelican’s SnoBalls has West Columbia Ribbon Cutting
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.
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