Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Medical Center has changed its emergency room policy for visitors. No visitors will be allowed in the emergency waiting room.And after a patient receives a room assignment, only one visitor is allowed for non-COVID patients. Parents or guardians are allowed to accompany patients under the age of 18 in the lobby. Visitors must stay […]
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The number of COVID cases has spiked recently and the beds at Lexington Medical Center are again being filled with virus patients. The hospital’s staff is working to treat the sick. “They are doing the hardest work right now to fight this virus,” said Gregg Martin, the owner of Primal Gourmet, 725 Meeting St., West […]
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The West Columbia Planning Commission Monday will consider a request of “Redevelopment Floating Zone designation for the Buff Property Redevelopment Project,” according to its agenda. That request comes as the (Charleston) Post and Courier is reporting that the owners of the Buff property on Sunset Boulevard want to build 300 apartments. The newspaper report also […]
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An increase in the number of COVID cases has resulted in the cancellation of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Wine on the River. The fundraiser was scheduled to be at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. Refunds are available for all ticket buyers by calling the foundation office at 803-791-2540.Proceeds were to benefit the foundation’s “Linda’s […]
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Lexington Medical Center applauds Nephron Pharmaceuticals for requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of this virus. The hospital publicly thanks Nephron Pharmaceuticals’ CEO and owner Lou Kennedy for her leadership and vision in making this decision to help keep her employees, their families and the community healthy and […]
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Lexington Medical Center has been recognized as the top hospital in the Midlands. It is also ranked No. 5 among all South Carolina hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report. “Proud to see Lexington Medical Center recognized as best hospital in the Midlands and in the top 5 hospitals in SC,” State Sen. Nikki […]
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The Fourth of July is Sunday and West Columbia will be sure to mark this most-American holiday. July 4th is also known as Independence Day and the tradition to celebrate it goes back to 1776 and the American Revolution. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. This year July 4th […]
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The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate expired on May 1. A day later, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner was held and more than 1,000 attended. Five days after the Bridge Dinner, Art on State drew a large crowd for music, shopping and outdoor celebration. (Feature photo Art on State by Kelli Ricard – […]
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