Nephron hosts students for Groundhog Job Shadowing Day
Nephron Pharmaceuticals hosted some of the brightest 7th and 8th graders, Monday, for National Groundhog Job Shadowing Day. The Midlands-area students learned all about advanced manufacturing.The company believes training our future workforce starts now.
Read More >>Man gets life for murder, burning, disposing of body in trash can
From the Office of 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard – Lee Anthony “Tony” Corley, a 39 year old Lexington County man, has been sentenced to Life in prison for the Murder of Alena Marie Kennedy, age 36, which occurred in April of 2017. The sentence was imposed on Monday, by […]
Read More >>Construction on 34 West Columbia St. Anns Alley homes has begun – Photos
Developer Spring Street Partners announced Monday the start of construction on St Anns Alley, an in-town community of 34 single-family homes in the booming West Columbia River District. St Anns Alley is bounded by Center, Spring, Herman and Augusta streets. The new community takes its name from the St. Ann’s […]
Read More >>Gilbert’s Medal of Honor recipient, Kyle Carpenter, in Super Bowl US Flag tribute video
The Super Bowl’s Tribute to America video featured Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag” and included Gilbert’s Kyle Carpenter. Carpenter is a US Marine Corps veteran and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The National Football League aired the patriotic salute to the flag on Sunday during the Super Bowl. State […]
Read More >>Car fire closes lane of Sunset Blvd. Monday afternoon
The Lexington Police Department is reporting a vehicle fire that had an outbound lane of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at I-20 closed. Police asked motorists to please proceed with caution and be alert to emergency personnel who are on scene and directing traffic.
Read More >>Flow Riverfront Townhomes publishes photos of build site
Phase II of the Flow Riverfront Townhomes project is underway and accepting contracts. Only 12 residences are being built, according to the Flow Riverfront Townhomes marketing team. It’s billed as the most unique riverfront community in the Midlands. Wheeler and Wheeler Real Estate is handling thr sale of the properties.
Read More >>City of West Columbia hosting a hiring event for the 2020 Census, Monday
The City of West Columbia is hosting a hiring event for the 2020 Census on board the SC Works Career Coach (bus) Monday (Feb. 3,) from 10 a.m. until 3 pm. The Career Coach will be parked in the parking lot in front of City Hall, at the intersection of […]
Read More >>Coroner identifies 63-year-old woman killed in Boiling Springs Road crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Longview Street and Boiling Springs Road near Lexington at approximately 10:05 p.m., Saturday According to Fisher, Ms. Doris Smith Waters, 63, of Leesville was pronounced dead […]
Read More >>Former Mobster Mike Franzese speaks at Northside Baptist Church in Lexington
A svelte Michael Franzese would never be mistaken for Mob Boss Fat Tony Salerno, but when it comes to organized crime, Franzese was up to his neck in it. On Sunday morning, the former “Prince of the Mafia” delivered a message of redemption and forgiveness at Northside Baptist Church. A […]
Read More >>1 dead after crash in Richland County
One person died in a vehicle crash in Richland County Saturday night, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol said. It happened around 6 p.m. on Koon Store Road, near the intersection with William Duffie Road, said Lance Cpl. Matt Southern. The crash occurred in the Blthewood area of Richland County. […]
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