Lexington Medical Center

No new COVID deaths reported for Tuesday; Lexington Medical Center accepting walk-ins for vaccine

There were no new COVID-related deaths in South Carolina, Tuesday, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. There were 358 new confirmed cases of COVID reported in the data released Tuesday. Around 2 million in South Carolina have received a COVID vaccine. Lexington Medical Center has provided more than 60,000 doses of […]

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Lexington County mother gets 38 years for homicide by child abuse

Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, age 28, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing her four year old daughter, Lilly Lopez. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the sentence following Lopez’s guilty plea to Homicide by Child Abuse on Thursday in Lexington County. Under South Carolina law, Lopez will not be eligible for […]

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With more vaccinations, West Columbia hopes to be “back to normal” soon

The impact of COVID on the West Columbia community has been substantial, but the virus is in decline, and there is hope. The good news regarding COVID at the end of March 2021 is that more than 23,000 vaccinations are being administered each day in South Carolina, according to Nick Davidson, a senior deputy for […]

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New TownePlace Suites in West Columbia is now open

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is now open at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. The 111-room hotel is across from Lexington Medical Center.TownePlace Suites by Marriott is owned by Lexington 26 Hotel Associates LLC and the property is managed by Solara Hospitality of Columbia. “We are excited to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to the […]

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CWC Chamber honors Lexington Medical Center in celebration of its 50-year anniversary

Lexington Medical Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. In honor of the milestone, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce presented a resolution to the hospital Tuesday at the Chamber’s monthly breakfast. The breakfast was held at Stone River in West Columbia and featured guest speaker Gov. Henry McMaster. From Lexington Medical Center […]

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2 accused of stealing guns from firearms dealer

 Columbia man and woman were arrested last week on multiple charges after detectives said the pair conspired to steal guns while employed by a shipping company. Keith Alexander Anderson-Salters, 20, and Alyssa Iyana Ray, 20, are both charged with five counts of sale or delivery of a stolen pistol, one count of breach of trust […]

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Lexington Medical Center goes RED for American Heart Month

In recognition of American Heart Month, Lexington Medical Center is lighting its building in red throughout February. It’s the building fronting I-26. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. To help you show your heart some love, LMC is bringing you heart-healthy info all month. Click for Facebook link

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Lexington Media Center expands to Northeast Richland County

You can soon go to Lexington Medical Center in the Northeast. Lexington Medical Center Northeast will start a phased opening in mid-March. The new is 225,000-sq.-ft. It’s at Clemson and Longtown roads. (Jumper Carter Sease feature photo.) Construction began on it in June 2019. Included are an: outpatient surgery in three operating rooms; occupational therapy; […]

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