Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has announced a new hire and promotions of two key executives. Rita Boucher has been hired as the Nephron Chief Quality Officer, Jamie Shuster will take on the role of Chief Projects Officer, and Stephanie Simmonds is the Chief Clinical Officer. “Rita, Jamie and Stephanie are rock […]

The Lexington Police Department has announced the arrest of Frederick Michael Nerini, age 42 of Lexington. The LPD is also asking people in the community to provide information on the whereabouts of Andrew Thomas Goff, age 34 of Leesville, and Cynthia T. Sallee, age 39 of Leesville. They are wanted […]

The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a murder, said Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison. He said the murder occurred on North Lucas Street, Tuesday.The victim is a male who died as a result of gunshot. He was found dead when officers arrived on the scene. Morrison said the investigation […]

The City of Cayce has partnered with Epting Forestry to begin harvesting City-owned timber in the Timmerman Trail area of the 12th Street Extension. Harvesting the mature, invasive pines will promote new growth, limit the spread of pests and disease, and provide a sanctuary for wildlife in the area. Special precautions have been […]

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said the state’s school districts should offer in-person school and schools should open on Sept. 8, a day after Labor Day. McMaster spoke at a news conference Wednesday, where he was joined by South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas, Senate President Harvey Peeler. McMaster said […]

Fans had been forbidden from attending Lexington County Blowfish games at Lexington County Baseball Stadium since the July 1 season-opener because of coronavirus fears. PHOTO – Blowfish player and former River Bluff star Josh Senter – Blowfish photo. On Tuesday, Lexington County Council unanimously approved a resolution that will allow […]

The road has been cleared after a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Northside Blvd. The Lexington Police Department reported multiple outbound lanes closed because of the Tuesday afternoon crash. Police asked that drivers seek an alternate route and to be alert for emergency personnel who were on scene. Lexington […]

The article below is in the June-July edition of the City of West Columbia Newsletter. Click for a link to the Newsletter WECO Bottle and Biergarten opened in January, at 626 Meeting Street, West Columbia. After a brief break due to the coronavirus, WECO is doing a brisk business again. […]