West Columbia
Gray Collegiate Academy defeated York Prep 66 to 64, in the Class 2A Upper State playoffs Thursday evening. The win over second-ranked York Prep was the War Eagles tenth straight win this season. Gray has won three consecutive 2A state championships in basketball. Gray, of West Columbia, now has a record of 18-4.Gray next takes […]
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One lane of the 2200 block of Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia was temporarily closed Monday before noon, due to an overturned tractor-trailer. No injuries reported. It was across the street from Lizard’s Thicket and Food Lion, at a construction site. Around noon, large tow trucks were on the scene to pull the truck onto […]
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Jakes on Meeting will be opening possible in the next week or so at 920 Meeting Street in West Columbia. That’s the old bait and tackle building. There’s been a loud outpouring of interest in opening again, the owner posted on Facebook. It could open in the first week of March. Construction on the building […]
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It seems like it has been raining almost every day for a long time. West Columbia was first named Brookland because of the may streams that run through it. Click for link to raging stream video Those streams have become raging torrents at times because there has been so much precipitation. This brook, in the […]
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Gray Collegiate boys’ basketball team defeated Newberry, 84-35, Tuesday in Newberry. With the win the War Eagles, of West Columbia, claimed the team’s fifth straight Region 3-2A title. Gray also earned a No. 1 seed in the SC High School League Tournament. The War Eagles, coached by coach Dion Bethea, had not played for 16 […]
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If you’re looking for temporary work with flexible hours, locations and benefits, apply to become a substitute in Lexington School District Two. Substitutes work on an “as needed” basis depending on available assignments with ESS, the placement service for Lexington Two. Daily substitutes choose when, where, and how often they’d like to work with 24/7 […]
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Kennedy Thanks McMaster, DHEC for Recognizing Potential of Private Companies to Make a Difference in COVID-19 Response WEST COLUMBIA – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nephron […]
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There are two West Columbia locations to get COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible applicants. Phase 1A of DHEC’S Covid-19 Vaccine Plan allows seniors age 65+ with or without underlying health conditions to receive a vaccination. The nearest vaccination sites are Walgreens at 2224 Augusta Rd. and Lexington Medical Center at 2720 Sunset Blvd. For more information […]
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