Lexington Medical Center and the University of South Carolina break ground in West Columbia on multi-story, 52,000-sqft. College of Nursing
Lexington Medical Center and the University of South Carolina broke ground in West Columbia on a multi-story, 52,000-sqft. College of Nursing, Thursday. State Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia attended the event and spoke. the school is expected to open for its first class of nursing students in the fall […]
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Lexington Medical Center and USC will break ground on new West Columbia facility to train nurses, Tuesday
Lexington Medical Center and the University of South Carolina will break ground next week on a new building to train nurses on the hospital campus in West Columbia. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, according to a news release. This project will grow a public-private partnership […]
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New nonstop flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago announced by American Airlines
American Airlines has announced that it will be starting a new nonstop route from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning July 6, 2023. The route is available now to be booked on the American Airlines website. “American Airlines is delighted to offer new service between Columbia Metropolitan […]
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REMINDER – GREAT deal on House of Raeford chicken – place your orders for Holland Avenue Baptist’s Preschool Chicken Fundraiser – Link
This is a GREAT deal on House of Raeford chicken. Place your order for the Holland Avenue Baptist Church Preschool Chicken fundraiser. The fundraiser is held to keep tuition costs down. Click here to get order details The chicken is provided by House of Raeford and comes as tenders, legs, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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