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Nephron recruiting local students for high-paying jobs as Gov. McMaster praises South Carolina’s workforce during tour

There are good jobs waiting for local students and Nephron wants to give you one. Gov. Henry McMaster joined Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO Lou Kennedy, and National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons, in West Columbia Wednesday, for the Nephron stop of the Creators Wanted workforce development exhibition and […]

Lexington 2’s mask requirement to expire on Oct. 31

Lexington Two’s temporary emergency mask requirement currently in effect for students, staff and visitors will be allowed to expire on October 31. The decision was made by Lexington Two’s Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting on October 19. The board put the temporary mask requirement into place during a […]

Fall Back Fest features music, food, live art, shops, Artisan Market on State, Nov. 5

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, SC, Friday, November 5, 2021, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition to kick off […]

13 year old had loaded gun at Lexington County middle school

A Lexington County middle school student is accused of having a loaded gun in his backpack at school Tuesday. “A male student at Carolina Springs Middle School had a loaded pistol in his book bag,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Administrators received a tip the student might have a […]

3 more arrested, 3 wanted in online predator operation, says Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

Investigators continue to pursue charges against men targeted in a monthlong operation featuring messages exchanged with law enforcement officers posing as minors on social media apps. Seventeen arrests were announced last month after an online operation that included more than a dozen law enforcement agencies. Officers pretended to be underage teenagers as […]

Todd Lowman, W.T. Murden to be inducted into the Airport High School Hall of Fame on Friday

Two former Airport High athletes who made a name in their respective sports will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame on Friday, October 22. This year’s inductees are Todd Lowman, who participated in football, wrestling, and track; and W.T. Murden, who played football and baseball. The event is […]

West Columbia Newsletter features Whetzel’s Automotive, Always Original Bakery and new businesses coming

The City of West Columbia has released the October-November edition of the newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council, The newsletter also includes articles about Whetzel’s Auto Repair, Always Original Bakery and the many new businesses coming to West Columbia. […]

Lexington Police asking for help to find teen described as a runaway

The Lexington Police Department is looking for Kenneth Jeffrey. He is described as a runaway. He is 16 years old, 5’2″ and 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in the Town of Lexington on Sept. 27. If you have information about where Kenneth Jeffrey […]

Dr. Charles Jackson honored for 50 years of service by his church and dignitaries

The list was long of those who came out to honor Charles Jackson, Oct. 17, on the anniversary of his 50th year as pastor of Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. “It is with a heart filled with praise and spirit overflowing and with thanksgiving that I say thank you,” […]

West Columbia’s Recycling Day is Saturday

The City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is Saturday (Oct. 23). You can bring and dispose of scrap metal, electronics, paper, tires, dry paint and prescriptions to West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th St., West Columbia. No commercial waste. The West Columbia Fire Department will donate all scrap metal […]