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Lexington County not on list of first gas tax projects

The S.C. Department of Transportation announced Thursday, the awarding of the first contracts for a number of road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects in 27 counties. The projects are being funded by the gas tax imposed in the state, beginning July 1. None of the projects announced are in Lexington or […]

West Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals denies House of Raeford enclosure request

The West Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals denied House of Raeford a request to make a small addition to the poultry processing plant, Tuesday. The plant, that sits on West Columbia’s Sunset Boulevard, said it needs to add a small building for an electrical system upgrade. During the design process for […]

West Columbia Freddy’s to open in August, now hiring

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers of West Columbia, is coming to 2879 Sunset Boulevard. And according to a post on the City of West Columbia Website, Freddy’s is hiring. Go to: Freddy’s Jobs Website link to fill out an application. And Feddy’s has a tent set up outside of the new […]

Airport High’s Jayla Jamison has special talent in track

She has all the ingredients that make a track star. Airport High School track team member Jayla Jamison is turning some heads. She is just in the seventh-grade, but qualified in four events in May’s South Carolina High School League track and field championships. She was the only seventh-grader who qualified in […]

West Columbia, a city of restaurant destinations

West Columbia is not a really big place, but it has some high-profile restaurants, along with some iconic eateries that have become landmarks. From the elegant Al’s Upstairs and the down home deliciousness of Zesto, to the must-have fare at Cafe Strudel, West Columbia attracts a wide variety of palates. […]

House of Raeford reiterates its commitment to the community

West Columbia’s House of Raeford facility contributes its fair share – and then some- to its community. The poultry processing operation reiterated its commitment with a data release, Monday. House of Raeford is responsible for more than 800 jobs in Lexington County. It is the seventh-largest employer in the county […]

Notice of Disruption of Water Service Tuesday, in Springdale area

The connection of new water lines on Rainbow Drive will require a disruption in service for City of West Columbia water customers on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, from 9 AM – 4 PM, for the following addresses (see attached map): All addresses on Morningdale Drive All addresses on Dalewood Drive […]

Cayce Elementary dedication postponed due to rain delays

Due to rain delays, the dedication, scheduled for August 3, for the new Cayce Elementary School has been postponed. Lexington School District 2 officials said they will publish information regarding the new date for the dedication when a new date is confirmed. Lexington County has experienced several heavy rains in […]

Swim advisory issued for Saluda Shoals Park area of Saluda River

A section of the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia has been placed under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday. The affected area includes the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. Higher than normal bacteria levels […]

Coroner identifies man found dead at Gaston mobile home fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual found deceased following a residential structure fire, Thursday night. The fire occurred just before 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Renee Court in Gaston. According to Fisher, Michael Henry, 56, of Gaston was pronounced dead on scene […]