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West Columbia Police School Resource Officers come back as new school year begins

Buses were back on the streets of West Columbia and summer vacation for the kids ended. Wednesday was the first day of school for all of Lexington School District Two. “We are excited to have opened today as scheduled, and our families and students arrived at schools this morning ready […]

SCDOT Wednesday Impact Report Regarding Tropical Storm Debby

The South Carolina Department of Transportation continues to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby while also monitoring the forecast and preparing for additional heavy rainfall. As of midday today, there are closures on approximately 83 state-maintained roadways, primarily in the Lowcountry. SCDOT crews have been working around the clock […]

West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday – See a list of all closings

West Columbia, SC (August 7, 2024, at 3:27 PM) – The City of West Columbia has issued the following closures, schedule changes, and postponements due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby: City Hall City Hall will be closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024, due to inclement weather from Tropical […]

Lexington Two schools to be closed on Thursday

Lexington Two has made the decision to close on Thursday, August 8, due to forecasts of substantial rain and gusting winds, with some of the heaviest expected in the morning hours when buses and drivers would be on the roads. All Lexington Two after-school activities and programs, including athletics, are […]

The Eagles Tribute by Tokyo Joe is Saturday, featuring Greg Bickley and a host of experienced local musicians

A Tribute to the Eagles is coming to the brand new Lexington Two Performing Arts Center on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. Prettier Than Matt will open the show. It’s this Saturday, Aug. 10. Greg Bickley is the founder of Tokyo Joe, a very popular local band, that plays up […]

Lexington 2 plans to open on a normal school day schedule, Wednesday, the first day back for students

Lexington Two is planning to open on a normal school day schedule on Wednesday, August 7, the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. This decision comes after discussions with local and state emergency preparedness officials on Wednesday’s forecast and potential impacts that day from Tropical Storm Debby. At this […]

City of Cayce’s August 6 Council Meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather

The City of Cayce’s Tuesday, Aug. 6, Council Meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next Council Meeting will be Wednesday, August 21, at 5 pm.