Month: July 2019

Red Cross assisting family in Lexington after house fire

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, on Katrina Court in Lexington, was damaged by a fire just before midnight, Friday. The Lexington County Fire Department responded to the blaze.  The homeowner was transported by EMS for non life-threatening injuries. The Red Cross is helping three adults and one child by […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler presents Senate Resolution to Cayce Farmer’s Market

Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Senate Resolution to Cayce Farmer’s Market and Justin Creech on behalf of himself, his father and mother, Jacky and Debbie, for their 40-plus years of service and commitment to our community. “Thank you to the family from our community,” said Setzler. A copy of the resolution is below. A SENATE […]

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Development spawns growth in West Columbia, new homes to be built

There are two new parks being built in The River District, and the Brookland project, at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge, is almost complete. With the construction of the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street, and the Enabling Park, near Riverwalk, developers are moving forward with plans for more.  The West Columbia City […]

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Black Rooster to open in 2-to-3 weeks, hiring staff

Black Rooster is a restaurant at the northeast corner of the Brookland development in West Columbia. It will be opening in two-to-three weeks. Chef and Bourbon restaurant-owner Kristian Niemi first announced, in 2018, his plan to open a rooftop restaurant and bar in the Brookland development. He said the new venture would overlook the Congaree […]

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Lexington Two announces its policy for free and reduced price meals

Lexington School District Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year; registration for the 2019-20 school year begins July 1. Local school officials have adopted the following […]

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West Columbia fire protection rating improves to superior by ISO

The fire-protection services of the City of West Columbia, as rated by Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), has improved to Class 1 from a Class 3, Fire Chief Chris Smith announced at the July City Council Meeting, Tuesday. By classifying communities’ ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire-protection services. It’s […]

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals President – CEO Lou Kennedy honored as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year

Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy has been honored by Ernst & Young as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast Thursday during a gala at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who is Chairman of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and a nationwide leader in health care. She will now […]

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Cayce Public Safety works 2 accidents, Monday

Cayce Public Safety personnel were on the scene of a vehicle collision on Airport Boulevard at Stratford Road, Monday morning. All inbound and outbound traffic on Airport Blvd was closed until the site was cleared . Crews were also on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at Charleston Highway and Old Dunbar Road, Monday […]

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