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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.

City of West Columbia postponing its August Council Meeting, revised sanitation schedule released, along with road closings link

Due to inclement weather, the following closures and schedule changes have been made: City Hall will close at 2 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The City of West Columbia is postponing the August Joint Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting until August 19, 2024. City parks remain closed, and […]

Gray Collegiate Academy transitions to eLearning for Wednesday

Gray Collegiate Academy has continued to monitor the forecasted weather in our area. We have been in contact with local emergency preparedness organizations and schools as well. We have also received your calls, texts, emails, etc., with road closures and inclement driving conditions. Due to the increased possibility of more […]

Minor injuries reported by Irmo Fire District after I-26 crash, Tuesday morning

Irmo Fire District was on the scene of a vehicle collision before 8 a.m., Tuesday, that was blocking lanes of I-26 westbound at the Piney Grove Road exit. The exit was blocked temporarily. Only minor injuries to the pickup driver were reported. The tractor-trailer was parked on the shoulder when […]

Flooding predicted as Tropical Storm Debby moves into Lexington County, Tuesday

The risk of flooding is high in Lexington County as Tropical Storm Debby comes through and likely stays for the next three days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely Tuesday with rain from the storm moving into Lexington County through the day. Rain will become widespread and heavy at […]