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Nephron Pharmaceuticals to furlough employees

Large Lexington County employer, Nephron Pharmaceuticals will furlough a number of employees effective Thursday. The company is just outside of Cayce past the I-77 Exit on 12th street Extension. Nephron employs approximately 4,000 full and part-time employees. Some employees received a message last Thursday. It reads in part: “As a result of business need, (Nephron) […]

West Columbia City Hall, Lexington 2 Schools closed Monday for Presidents Day

West Columbia City Hall and Lexington 2 Schools are closed Monday for President’s Day. The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Sanitation routes will run as normal. Emergencies occurring after hours, on weekends, or on holidays should be […]

Lane closings on US 321 near Airport Blvd. to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 21

SCDOT crews expect to begin repairs to the drainage system under Highway 321 near Airport Boulevard (S.C. 302) on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The repairs are expected to be complete by mid-March. The lane closures will remain in place until the work is complete. Dual lane closures will impact travel southbound on Highway 321 and drivers […]

SC AG Alan Wilson announces the arrest of a Lexington County man on child sexual abuse material charges

From the Attorney General – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Simon Manuel Gates (age 29) of West Columbia, on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s […]

Beautifying West Columbia is a good deed, and police officer “Pays it Forward”

Regardless of what the groundhog said, late February in South Carolina means spring is right around the corner. The warmer season provides the opportunity to do good deeds and pay if forward. One West Columbia resident is a member of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation and she is taking her effort to beautify her community to another level. […]

Ribbon is cut for “Bark West Dog Park” in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut, Thursday, for the “Bark West Dog Park” off of Augusta Road. 1940 Augusta Road, West Columbia. The park includes an activity course and places to sit, stay, and play. The unleashed dog park includes areas designated for small and large dogs. It’s open from Sunrise to Sunset and requires registration.Click here […]

Crash, with injuries, on Bush River Road slows traffic Thursday afternoon

Irmo Fire District Crews were on Bush River Road at Independence Boulevard working a vehicle collision involving injuries, after 4:30 Thursday afternoon. Lanes were blocked on Bush River Road. Be prepared for delays if you are driving in the area of the crash. (IFD photo)