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Flex, a global international design, engineering and manufacturing company with a facility near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, wants to hire as many as 500 workers. The jobs include: technicians, inspectors, engineers and shipping clerks. The jobs will be on a contract basis, but full-time employment is possible based on job performance, according […]
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The City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, on April 27, will offer NAI Columbia cash prizes to be awarded in six different categories for a total of $2,500. Go to kineticderbyday.com/awards-1 for a breakdown of the awards. Register now to enter a Kinetic Sculpture for the parade and/or a soapbox car at www.kineticderbyday.com. West Columbia’s […]
Read More >>A collision on Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Mineral Springs Road had traffic lanes closed Monday morning and caused congestion. The Lexington police Department asked that motorists please proceed with caution. LPD photo.
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Lexington County Fire Service and EMS personnel were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Grace Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Upon arrival, heavy flames and smoke were coming from the home. Fire units began immediate fire suppression and extinguishing operations. One resident was one scene and treated for non […]
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In less than a month, on Saturday April 27, Kinetic Derby Day will commence on State and Meeting Streets in West Columbia. As the date gets closer, the excitement is mounting. Kinetic Derby Day is free and includes a kinetic sculpture parade, soapbox car racing for adults and children, art, food, and family fun. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade […]
Read More >> In less than a month, on Saturday April 27, Kinetic Derby Day will commence on State and Meeting Streets in West Columbia. As the date gets closer, the excitement is mounting. Kinetic Derby Day is free and includes a kinetic sculpture parade, soapbox car racing for adults and children, art, food, and family fun. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade […]
Read More >>Deputies on the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been handling a World War II-era relic. Based on research by the LCSD, it was a live 40 mm anti-aircraft artillery round. A resident requested the EOD team’s help in safely disposing of it. The round measures 18.5 inches. “It was apparently an […]
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Airport High School Teacher Daniel Bailey has been selected as the News 19 Teacher of the Week. Bailey is a 2006 Airport High School graduate. He said that as a teacher, he wants “every student to feel accepted and valued.” Bailey teaches Social Studies and he’s the Student Activities Director. Click here to see video […]
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