Nephron’s Lou Kennedy talks COVID-19, rural broadband, and governor’s leadership on S.C. Public Radio
Several years ago, S.C. Public Radio interviewed Nephron’s Lou Kennedy about why she decided to move her pharmaceutical manufacturing company from Florida to South Carolina. It turned out to be a good move as the company has grown significantly since then. But what has also happened since then, the virus […]
Read More >>Truck overturns, blocks traffic lanes on Augusta Road, West Columbia
An 18-wheeler turned over on Augusta Road (US 1) at I-26 early Wednesday morning. The incident resulted in the closing of all lanes of Augusta Road. Traffic was being detoured onto the I-26. A tow-truck was on the site at around 6:30 a.m. to pull the overturned tractor trailer back […]
Read More >>SCDMV offices to open 5 days a week
Starting Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will return to operating five days a week. Previously, SCDMV branch offices were open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Customers must continue to schedule appointments online to maintain social distancing inside branch offices. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT “I am excited that DMV operations […]
Read More >>Lexington Two students selected for Boys, Girls State
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Several Lexington Two high school students have been selected to the prestigious 2020 Palmetto Boys and Girls State programs. Both weeklong in-person sessions for the programs, sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, are cancelled this summer due to […]
Read More >>Man dies following SCHP chase, coroner identifies
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision following a police pursuit. The collision occurred in the 4300 block of the 12th Street Extension just before 11 p.m. Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Quinton J. Nunn, 26, of Blythewood was pronounced dead at […]
Read More >>Nephron joins Private Property, U.S. Foods to Honor Lexington County Law Enforcement
From Nephron News – As the Midlands celebrates National Police Week, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is joining forces with Lexington restaurant Private Property and Lexington-area restaurant supplier U.S. Foods to honor the men and women in uniform of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office and Lexington Police Department by providing them with […]
Read More >>Lexington Police report crash on Sunset Boulevard
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision, Tuesday morning, on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near Old Cherokee Road. It had inbound traffic limited to a single lane. It was reported around 7:30 a.m. Police asked motorists to please be alert to emergency personnel who were on scene. The cause of the […]
Read More >>Pine Ridge Middle School’s Student Council awarded
Pine Ridge Middle School’s Student Council has been honored with a top state award.Pine Ridge Student Council members include Braelyn Addy, Tyler Broomfield, Ji”Myriah Buckley, LaMarria Burgess, Ellen Casanova, Allison Castillo-Estrada, Kimberly Chavez Jarquin, Courtney Chavis, Logan Crandall, Jeffrey Davis, Caylee Freeman, Ciera Ford, Aubrey Frye, Zyon Hammond, Andrew Hudson, […]
Read More >>Riverbank’s Melanie Thornton creates “Rolling Reading” from golf cart
By Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Melanie Thornton got an idea while walking with her son through their Quail Hollow neighborhood. There were lots of children out in their yards, at home because of school closures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. What better way to […]
Read More >>Governor says hair salons, gyms can reopen May 18
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster is lifting the restrictions on close-contact function businesses. But the restrictions will not be lifted until May 18. Close-contact businesses are: barber shops, hair salons, tanning booths and nail businesses. McMaster announced the lifting of restrictions Monday afternoon. Also allowed to open are: gyms; spas; public […]
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