Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications: Airport High School’s award-winning Army JROTC drill team has taken the top spots in several recent competitions, including the state championship, despite the school year’s COVID-19 challenges. Among top finishes: Airport’s drill team placed first overall in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best, […]
Tag: COVID-19
Lexington Medical Center reporting a surge in COVID cases
Lexington Medical Center is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases. There were 98 hospitalized with COVID listed as the cause, Tuesday and 21 in ICU with it, according to LMC. The hospital is urging the use of masks and maintaining social distance when possible. It has also published a link […]
Cayce City Council institutes emergency mask ordinance
Members of the Cayce City Council unanimously adopted an emergency face covering ordinance at theCity Council Meeting, Tuesday. As a result of the increase in the COVID-19 cases nationwide and at the request of our local hospital, Lexington Medical Center, an emergency face covering ordinance will go into effect at 6 a.m. on […]
Lexington Medical Center CEO Tod Ausberger says COVID spike is dangerous and precautions should be taken
COVID, or the Delta Variant, is making a serious comeback. Speaking of the latest spike in COVID numbers, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said “It’s a very sad affair. I absolutely believe we’re in the middle of a health crisis.” His comments were made at the West Columbia City Council […]
Lexington 2 School Board approves mask requirement until Oct. 31
From Lexington 2 Communications Director Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two’s Board of Trustees approved an immediate temporary emergency mask requirement Thursday night for the district’s students, employees and visitors. The temporary policy will be effective Sept. 3, through Oct. 31. It was approved by a 5-2 vote during a special […]
It’s Emergency Preparedness Month and West Columbia’s first responders are ready
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. With the possibility of a natural or manmade disaster, the West Columbia Police and Fire departments are always ready to respond. All city personnel are prepared. “The City of West Columbia staff works throughout the year to plan and train in order to address […]
Wood Elementary moving from in-person classes to remote learning for 2 weeks
Students at Wood Elementary will move temporarily from in-person classes to remote learning. Wood Elementary’s two-week shift to remote learning, announced Wednesday, will run Thursday, September 2, through Wednesday, September 15. Students are tentatively scheduled to return to campus on Thursday, September 16. The decision to move to temporary remote […]
Lexington 2 provides link to submit questions to board members amid new DHEC COVID contact guidance
The Lexington County School District Two Board of Trustees encourages and respects public participation in important district matters. Due to public participation having a set amount of time available, stakeholders are also now able to submit their comments and questions to the Board of Trustees via public@lex2.org. If the submission is in […]