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Lexington County deputies investigating deadly crash that ended pursuit

A Lexington man was killed in a single-car crash after he initiated a pursuit with a South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services officer April 14. “The South Carolina Department of Public Safety asked us to investigate the crash because one of its officers was involved,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon […]

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy’s “BEE WELL Fair, Celebrating MCBA’s 3rd Anniversary” is this Saturday, April 27

From Ulises Chavez – PR Manager / Mota Enterprises: Mota Crosslinking Business Academy is excited to announce its upcoming “BEE WELL Fair, Celebrating MCBA’s 3rd Anniversary” at 12 noon, on Saturday April 27, This is a free entrance and community based event for all ages that aims to promote well-being […]

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day delivers fun and excitement on a most beautiful spring day

The sun shine was bright, Saturday, over the Fifth West Columbia Kinetic Derby Day and everyone was happy with the result. “We’re pleased with the outcome,” said Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia Communications Director. “The Kinetic Sculpture Parade was full of creative entries, the soapbox races down Meeting Street were exciting […]

Kinetic Derby Day Award Winners With Photos

Kinetic Derby Day ended at the Savage Craft Ale Works state where West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles donned a Batman suit and oversaw the awards ceremony for the day’s participants. Award Winners listed below: Kinetic Sculpture Award Winners: CaddyShack – Flying WaspPrincess Peach – Regal Rowdy Regan Mystery Machine II – […]

Crash on Mineral Spring Road in Lexington results in downed power lines

Units from the Lexington Police Department respond to a crash in the 2600 block of Mineral Springs Road, Sunday. A one-car collision resulted in power lines laying across the road forcing the temporary closure of the road in both directions. Emergency personnel were in the area detouring traffic. The road […]

Crews respond to fire in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department asked driver to please please use caution entering and exiting the Woodcreek subdivision Saturday evening. Due to a structure fire in the 200 block of Stoneridge Drive, emergency personnel were directing traffic away from the fire scene in order to conduct an investigation. The Lexington County […]

BIG EVENT REMINDER: West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday, featuring Giant Slide and Trackless Train – What You Need to Know!

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Below is everything an attendee needs to know to enjoy an action-packed day in the City of West Columbia’s River District. Schedule of Events 10:30 AM: Cartoon-themed Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off at Brookland UMC […]