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The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Boulevard in front of the Target shopping center around 10:30 a.m., Tuesday. the crash was affecting all lanes of traffic. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding the stop light because she was distracted by her pet who was in the vehicle, according to the […]
Read More >>This is a photo of the State Bank and Trust Company location in West Columbia in 1967. The photo came from an ad in the 1967 Airport High School Yearbook that is in the possession of Bill Mooneyhan. The building still exists and there is a business in the building currently. Do you know is […]
Read More >>Below is an article that ran in American Steeples Magazine: https://americanasteeples.com/ – It was submitted by Joseph Yandle of Brookland United Methodist Church in West Columbia. From Joey Yandle – Coronavirus? Covid-19? Those words are very frightening to most! Over the past few months, that is all we have heard – from the news media […]
Read More >>The Lexington Two School District Board met Thursday and approved a start date of Sept. 8 for the 2020-21 school year, following the recommendation of Gov. Henry McMaster. In-person classes will only be offered by the district for two days of the week. Virtual classes will be presented three days of the week. Details of […]
Read More >>The City of Cayce has upgraded the highly traveled Knox-Abbott corridor with a major streetscaping project. There is still some minor utility work to do, but other than that the project is complete, said City of Cayce Spokeswoman Ashley Hunter. She said comprehensive project has made a difference in Cayce. The plan included sidewalk and […]
Read More >>Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected for America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2020. Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. To be […]
Read More >>The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying the Chevrolet Silverado that is pictured. On Tuesday, Investigators of the West Columbia Police Department began an investigation into the murder that occurred on North Lucas St. in West Columbia. Lexington County Coroner Margaret W. Fisher identified the victim as 48-year-old Michael […]
Read More >>Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has announced a new hire and promotions of two key executives. Rita Boucher has been hired as the Nephron Chief Quality Officer, Jamie Shuster will take on the role of Chief Projects Officer, and Stephanie Simmonds is the Chief Clinical Officer. “Rita, Jamie and Stephanie are rock stars,” said Nephron CEO Lou […]
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