Lexington County

1 person killed in I-77 crash

One person was killed around 11 a.m., Sunday in a crash on I-77, at the 1 Mile Marker in Lexington County. Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol reported the fatality. A 2013 Toyota Avalon was traveling north when the car left the interstate, veering left. The car hit a tree. The driver […]

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US Rep. Joe Wilson issues statement on the death of Radio Host Rush Limbaugh

US Rep. Joe Wilson (R-Springdale) serves South ?Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including Lexington County. Wednesday Wilson issued a state regarding the passing of National Radio Show Host Rush Limbaugh. This state is below: “Roxanne and I send our prayers to the family and friends of Rush Limbaugh. Rush’s enthusiasm, intelligence, and dedicated insight for American […]

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West Columbia Police, USC College of Social Work partner to match people in need with services

The West Columbia Police Department and the University of South Carolina are better serving the people of their community. Through a partnership between USC’s College of Social Work and the WCPD, graduate level social work interns are following up on police calls to help the vulnerable with post-crisis services. “We see people who need help […]

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Lexington 1 School District wants to hire bus drivers, has 30 vacancies

Lexington District One is looking for both part-time and full-time bus drivers. The district currently has 30 driver vacancies. The pay range is $14.05 to $21.30 an hour, and the district offers pay commensurate with professional experience. Average hours are 6–8:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Lexington District One not only offers health insurance, annual leave […]

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This year’s Tartan Day South has been cancelled

Tartan Day South has been cancelled for 2021. The family-friendly festival held at the Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce celebrates Celtic heritage. It was scheduled to begin on March 25 and run through March 28. It was cancelled in 2020, too, due to COVID concerns. Cayce Public Safety officers in feature photo. The decision was […]

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1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person was killed in a collision on US 378 in Lexington County, Tuesday evening. A 1996 Dodge van hit a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shorty Road and US 378. The driver of the Corvette […]

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Sunset Boulevard I-20 Exit temporarily closed Tuesday after an accident

Due to a collision on Interstate 20, Tuesday, the Sunset Boulevard exit (No. 61) to Interstate 20 Westbound was temporary closed. Around 1 p.m., the Lexington Police Department was asking drivers to please find an alternative route because it was going to take some time to clear.

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US Rep. Joe Wilson attends Joe Biden’s Inauguration

US Rep. Joe Wilson attend the Inauguration of Joe Biden, Wednesday. Wilson, of Springdale, represents Lexington County and the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. Wilson posted the following message on his Facebook page:I am grateful to represent South Carolina’s Second Congressional District at today’s inauguration of Joe Biden and to join my colleagues to […]

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