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Flanked by partners, business leaders and public officials, including Governor Henry McMaster and members of Lexington County Council, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy today announced a major milestone for Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade first-in-class nitrile gloves. Thanks to the hard work of indispensable logistics experts from UPS and Columbia […]
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From Rick Hubbard – 11th Circuit Solicitor – The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. However, the following cases all occurred outside of that time period. Sadly, these crimes occurred throughout the year and resulted from individuals making the poor choice to drive after […]
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Are you looking for a fun weekend? There are a plethora of opportunities to enjoy in West Columbia’s River District, beginning with your Saturday morning. This Saturday, until Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will have NEW HOURS, […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Rookie Dixie Youth Baseball Team defeated South Spartanburg Tuesday. With the win the C-WC Rookie Ball Team is the 2022 District 4 State Champions. The game began at 10 a.m. and was played at the State Tournament in Orangeburg.
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The Cayce West Columbia Dixie Youth Coaches Pitch Baseball team lost, 13-10, in the District 4 Division 2 championship game against Gaston’s coaches pitch team 13-10. The game was played Wednesday night.Cayce West Columbia ended the season as District 4 Division 2 runners-up. Gaston will move on and play in the State Tournament.
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Angel Misael Ibarra, a 24-year-old man, has been sentenced to twenty-five (25) years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for Trafficking Heroin, 28 grams or more; Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime; Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol and Possession of Methamphetamine. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin imposed a sentence of […]
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The Reverend Charles Ward Easley, DD (Pastor Easley) of West Columbia died on May 27, 2022. He celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, May 25. Charles was born to the late Laura Louise Colbert Easley and Lefflette Teed Easley on May 25, 1931 in Georgetown, SC. Pastor Easley graduated from Winyah High School, Newberry College […]
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Airport High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 Friday morning at Eagle Stadium. Family and friends, along with school and district administrators, board members and other elected officials, and Airport High faculty and staff turned out to recognize the accomplishments of the nearly 300 graduates in the Class of 2022. Airport’s […]
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