Candidates in Lexington’s November election keep eye on growth, transparency and traffic

Secondly, Lyle said if re-elected he will continue to help the council tighten town zoning laws to prevent Lexington from becoming overdeveloped. Traffic troubles Heavy traffic through Lexington’s downtown has long been one of the town’s biggest headaches for residents and commuters. Previous councils have taken steps to ease congestion, but candidates still say it … Read more

Hawaiian Bros free food event creates traffic back up in Columbia – ABC17NEWS

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hawaiian Bros, a new casual dining restaurant in Columbia, created a traffic jam near Grindstone Parkway as people lined up for free food. The line outside Hawaiian Bros in Columbia Sunday afternoon The island grill offered free food as a sort of soft opening, which lead to people lining up for several … Read more

Crews to fix traffic signal near Columbia Library on Monday – ABC17NEWS

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews are planning to repair a traffic signal in central Columbia on Monday. The signal at the intersection of East Broadway and Garth Avenue has been treated as a four-way stop since Aug. 4. John Ogan, a spokesman for Columbia Public Works, said that a crash had damaged one of the signals. … Read more

Columbia High School introduces national defense themed magnet program – ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia High School held a recruitment event for it’s new “school-within-a-school” national defense themed magnet program. Through its partnership with a nonprofit organization called the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, the school will provide students with four new academies including pre-engineering, biomedical, cybersecurity, and aerospace. “We’re geared towards students who are interested in … Read more

Deputies: Man facing Fentanyl Trafficking charges in Lexington County after traffic stop – ABC Columbia

image courtesy LCSD COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO–Lexington County Deputies have arrested a man accused of trafficking fentanyl. According to Deputies, 20 year old Jakob Regan Dator is charged with trafficking fentanyl, 28 grams or more, according to an arrest warrant. Deputies say Lexington County narcotics agents stopped Dator on  the I-20 on-ramp at Sunset Boulevard and … Read more

Woman injures Richland County deputy while fleeing from traffic stop – ABC Columbia

A woman who injured a deputy while fleeing from a traffic stop in Richland County on Saturday night is now behind bars. (Source: Richland County Sheriff’s Department) RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –  A woman who injured a deputy while fleeing from a traffic stop in Richland County on Saturday night is now behind bars. According … Read more