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From Gov. Henry McMaster: To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited after 11:00 PM each night. The governor’s order will go into effect tomorrow, Saturday, July 11 […]
Read More >>The City of West Columbia invites everyone to visit its Meeting Street Artisan Market. Come out and participate in this slice of the community! The City is very excited to add this opportunity to the West Side and hope you will #headwest to check it out. The market meets under the pavilion at 425 Meeting […]
Read More >>Beginning at 6 a.m., on Friday, July 10, masks will be required in the places specified in the ordinance. Visit our website at westcolumbiasc.gov for all of the details: Businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, or notification, which shall be at least 8”x11”) in a conspicuous place notifying the public of the […]
Read More >>From Nephron Pharmaceuticals – One of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, headquartered in Lexington Country, today announced several major expansion and investment projects. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation plans a new $215 million investment in Lexington County, bringing 380 new full-time jobs to the area by 2024, and adding new office, warehouse and vaccine production […]
Read More >>It is an uncommon summer because of the coronavirus crisis. Despite the uncertainty, two West Columbia venues are offering you the chance to experience a little music and normalcy. As you venture out, keep in mind that West Columbia City Council approved an ordinance mandating masks, Tuesday at its regular meeting. The mask mandate goes […]
Read More >>The Westover Homeowners Association has released a calendar of food truck appearances on Mohawk Drive. It’s in the gravel parking lot area under the Dominion power line right of way, adjacent to botanical gardens parking lot and entrance. Riverbanks Zoo is allowing use of that area to accommodate trucks in a spot away from road […]
Read More >>Lexington County deputies are asking for the public’s help as they work to find a Gaston man accused of shooting a man to death at a party June 25. Keyshaun Alfred Muller, 19, is charged with murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, […]
Read More >>Atlanta-based The Simpson Organization, Inc. announced Wednesday it has purchased 36 acres of Dominion Energy’s 260-acre Otarre Pointe, a prime development corridor in Lexington County at the intersection of I-77 South and 12th Street Extension, in Cayce. Plans for the 36-acre mixed-use project are to include apartments, restaurants, retail, a hotel, office space, and an […]
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