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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

West Columbia City Council approved an emergency ordinance mandating masks, Tuesday at its regular meeting. The ordinance required a two-thirds vote. It passed 8-1, with only Councilwoman Casey Hallman voting against. The mask mandate will go into effect at 6 a.m. Friday. Masks are required upon entering grocery stores, pharmacies and medical offices. Retail stores, […]