Tonight, I’m proud to tell you that the state of the state is strong,” said S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster near the beginning of his State of the State Address, Wednesday, from the S.C. State House.  This year, lawmakers are expected to have a $1.8 billion budget surplus. Last year McMaster […]

The Lexington Police Department is reporting a collision at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Palmetto Park Blvd. The accident was reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday. And an outbound lane was closed at the time. ‬ ‪Police asked motorists to please prepare for congestion in the area or seek […]

Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s surrounding property will be developed by Magnus Development Partners. The 16 parcels vary in size, configuration, zoning and proximity to CAE — most have easy access to major thoroughfares such as Platt Springs Road, Edmund Hwy (SC-302), and Old Barnwell Road. Nearby I-26 and I-77 would provide […]

Mike Daikubara is an industrial engineer for Electrolux in Charlotte. “I like to draw,” said Daikubara, who goes by the name “Mike D.” West Columbia developer Joe Taylor saw some of Daikubara’s illustrations of the Adluh Flour Company on Instagram. Taylor liked the work so much, he contracted with Daikubara […]

Joe Taylor presented West Columbia City Council, Tuesday, with a large copy of a map of almost 60 locally owned restaurants. “I love local business,” said Taylor. He called the restaurants featured on the map “mom and pop” establishments and said West Columbia has a lot of them. Taylor is […]

Site work has begun on Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia’s River District. The yard of the buildings is being cleared, and crews are working inside, too. A security fence has been installed around the property. (Two more photos below.) Savage Craft Ale Works will be housed in several […]

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden – one of the top 10 Zoo’s in the country- is hosting a job fair Friday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interviews will be conducted at that time. Riverbanks is hiring up to 150 qualified candidates for a variety positions in the attractions, […]

Ground was broken, officially, on Marriott International’s TownPlace Suites at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia (across from Lexington Medical Center) Friday morning. Site work on the project has been going on for a while.   “We have a great need for quality hotels, especially with the expansion of Lexington Medical […]

From Lexington School District One- Mary Beth Hill. In a staff last Monday (Jan. 13) Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little said, “Melissa Rawl truly represents the best of Lexington District One. A quiet, […]