Platt Springs Road

George I. Pair Elementary being torn down

Have you driven by George I. Pair Elementary School lately? From the front, it’s difficult to notice, but the school is being torn down. Demolition of George I. Pair has started in the back of the Lexington Two School at 2325 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. According to Public School Review, George I. Pair closed […]

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Lexington woman dies after being hit by vehicle on Platt Springs Road

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Platt Springs Road and Highland Drive in the Lexington area of Lexington County shortly after 6 p.m., Friday. According to Fisher, Ms. Debra Marlene Bilbo, 70, of Lexington was walking across Platt Springs Road […]

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Woman dies in Platt Springs Road collision, Lexington County Coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and Cross Road in Lexington shortly before 8:30 a.m., Tuesday.  According to Fisher, Ms. Takkia Sierra Dawkins, 37, of Lexington attempted to turn onto Platt Springs Road from Sandy Springs Lane when she […]

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Lexington 2’s Performing Arts Center and District Office is rising from the ground in Springdale

The Lexington Two School District’s Performing Arts Center and District Office (L2PAC for short) is rising from the ground on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. The L2PAC is the final project of the $225 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2014.  The $60 million, state-of-the-art venue will offer a space for performances, special events, […]

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“Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade” is June 18 – Register your golf cart now

The “Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade” is on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Felton C. Benton Park.No golf cart…No problem….bring a chair and join us along the parade route or meet us in the park! Carter Lybrand will provide live music entertainment. There will also be free food and more. Click […]

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Woods fire causes smokey conditions in the Red Bank area of Lexington County

Lexington County administrators reported a multi-acre woods fire at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area, after 9 a.m. Thursday. The fire was causing smoke on the road. The report stated that “Stumps and other material in the burned area will continue to smolder over the next […]

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Spectrum creating 350 new jobs at West Columbia site on Platt Springs Road

Gov. Henry McMaster was in West Columbia Tuesday where Spectrum announced a partnership that will bring 350 new jobs to the local facility. State Sen. Nikki Setzler and Lexington County Councilman Todd Cullum were on hand, too. Spectrum is adding inbound sales representatives and management positions at its West Columbia call center.  “Spectrum continues to […]

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Cayce Police investigating after body found outside of house in subdivision

A body was found early Tuesday morning in the Hunter Mills neighborhood off of Emanuel Church Road, near Platt Springs Road, in Lexington County. Cayce Police units and EMS responded after the the body was found outside of a home in the subdivision around 7:15 a.m. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was also […]

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