admin
West Columbia City Council held work session Jan. 27, to prioritize projects that need to be implemented in the city. The session was facilitated by Jeff Shacker, Field Service Manager for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Council identified goals and priorities for 2021 in the meeting. Click for a link to the minutes of […]
Read More >>
Lexington County deputies arrested two men accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter from a car left on the side of Interstate Highway 26. Joshua Keith Shanklin, 25, and Timothy Eugene Watford, 42, are charged with possession of stolen nonferrous metals, injury to real property to obtain nonferrous metals, criminal conspiracy, breaking into a […]
Read More >>
If you’re looking for temporary work with flexible hours, locations and benefits, apply to become a substitute in Lexington School District Two. Substitutes work on an “as needed” basis depending on available assignments with ESS, the placement service for Lexington Two. Daily substitutes choose when, where, and how often they’d like to work with 24/7 […]
Read More >>
Kennedy Thanks McMaster, DHEC for Recognizing Potential of Private Companies to Make a Difference in COVID-19 Response WEST COLUMBIA – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nephron […]
Read More >>
On February 10, 2020, six-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik went missing from her home in the Churchill Heights neighborhood of Cayce. Her body was found later and Coty Scott Taylor was found to be responsible for her death. He committed suicide, police said. As the anniversary of the day the Springdale Elementary student went missing approaches, those closest […]
Read More >>
There are two West Columbia locations to get COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible applicants. Phase 1A of DHEC’S Covid-19 Vaccine Plan allows seniors age 65+ with or without underlying health conditions to receive a vaccination. The nearest vaccination sites are Walgreens at 2224 Augusta Rd. and Lexington Medical Center at 2720 Sunset Blvd. For more information […]
Read More >>
Renovations to Felton C. Benton Park in Springdale are complete. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said the park will re-open Monday (Feb. 8th.) The Park is beside Springdale Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Rd. New playground equipment has been installed, including the toddler play area. The park is open from sun-up until sun-down and shelters […]
Read More >>
A semi-truck and trailer were stuck on the railroad tracks on Dooley Road at Meat Plant Road in Lexington late Saturday night. The road was closed for a while. A tow truck eventually removed the truck from the tracks. The road was reopened before midnight.
Read More >>