SC Gov. Henry McMaster
SC Gov. Henry McMaster said: “As talks of mask mandates and closures kick up across the country, I can assure the people of South Carolina we will not have mask mandates, we will not close schools, and we will not lock down.” Link to Twitter feedHe said lockdowns were mistake and caused damage. He also […]
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for the I-26 at US 21 (US 176) Intersection Improvement Project. Sen. Nikki Setzler, along with SC Gov. Henry McMaster and State Transportation Secretary Christy Hall spoke the event, with State Rep. Russell Ott. “This project is transformational for Lexington and Calhoun counties,” Setzler said, “and the Midlands and […]
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Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, has announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s approximately $52 million investment will create 61 new jobs. In the second half of March. three companies have announced plans to locate or expand in Lexington County. The three are: Cooperative Electric Energy Utility […]
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Company investing $80 million to build distribution facility Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations to Lexington County. The company is investing $80 million to build a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility. Southern Glazer’s is a leading distributor of beverage alcohol […]
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Col. Mel Seboe, who has served the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for more than 50 years, has received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster. Seboe started the agency’s bloodhound tracking team in 1973 as the forerunner to Lexington County’s K-9 team, which now includes nine full-time handlers. Seboe started the agency’s explosive […]
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The funeral service for West Columbia businessman and Columbia City Councilman Joe Taylor were held at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia on Thursday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann were honorary pallbearers for Taylor. So ere Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Attending the service were: […]
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Republicans won all statewide offices on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. Republican Henry McMaster, with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, won re-election, defeating Joe Cunningham/Tally Parham Casey. About 65% of Lexington County voters cast their ballot for McMaster/Evette. The Democrat candidates received about 34% of the vote. Republican Tim Scott was re-elected as US Senator with […]
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AGP Group, one of the world’s leading specialty glazing manufacturers, today announced plans to establish its innovative AGP eGlass division in Lexington County. The company’s $3.3 million investment will create 35 new jobs. Headquartered in Belgium and with operations around the world, AGP eGlass is a pioneer in high-tech automotive glazing solutions. With a value proposition focused […]
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