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March 22nd, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate March 19, 2010
Lexington traffic plan hits snag - Lexington SC leaders will look at alternatives to concrete lane barriers one town council member says is a “monkey wrench” in the town’s traffic plan. Ted Stambolitis said the barriers will hamper access to business along Columbia Avenue and West MainStreet between Butler Street and Park Road. State Department of Transportation officials said the barriers were proposed to help increase traffic flow and safety. Stambolitis’ own Flight Deck restaurant is located in the area. But he said he is not asking for special consideration for himself. “This will affect dozens of businesses,” said Stambolities, who expressed concern that more business owners didn’t attend a publi hearing on the plan last month.
Lexington County mapping out strategic goals - Lexington County is planning for the future and services that will be needed by county residents. While many of its strategic goals are a long way off, they will be affected by problems the county faces today. “We need to do a good job of studying where we are headed, so we can be well-prepared for the future,” Councilwoman Debbie Summers told County Council. Summers is part of County Councial’s goal committee for providing public services. One of those areas is rural transportation. How transportation is handled could affect air quality and roads. “With limited funds for roads, we could get a lot of cars off our streets through public transportation,” she said.
West Metro Region of Lexington County is thriving - According to a report from NAI Avant, the West Metro Region of Lexington County is thriving. In the current report by the Commercial Real Estate firm, nearly half of the market lies withint the incorporated communities of Cayce, West Columbia, Springdale, South Congaree and Pine Ridge. The market is described as “transportation rich” with sections of three interestates I-77, 20 and 26. In addition, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and rail services provided by CSX and Northforlk Southern provide excellent accessibility to the metropolitan Columbia region. Land prices and rents in the Cayce-West Columbia market are relatively inexpensive. Land for single family residential developments costs between $19,000 and $35,000 per acre. Land for retail development and banks is priced between $5 and $18 per square foot, according to the report. Sites for industrial buildings cost between $40,000 and $60,000 per acre while small tenant retail space for lease costs from $6 to $16 per square foot.
The SC State Farmers Market expected to open in June is predicted to be a further boom to the area that includes the Lexington County Industrial Park and Charleston Highway.
Irmo, Lexington renew rivalry on the court – After sweeping the Yellow Jackets last season, Lexington met Irmo in the Class 4-A Lower State championship game. The Jackets exacted some reverge on the Wildcats, beating Lexington and advancing to the state championship match. Now, the teams get ready to take the court for the first time since that match Thursday at Lexington High School. Both teams are 2-0 and coming off wins Monday. Irmo rallied to defeat Camden 4-2 led by No. 1 Paul Reed. Lexington defeated Dorman Monday 4-2 even after their top two players were defeated.
March 13th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate Updates – March 8, 2010
Spring is here an activity on Lexington SC Homes For Sale is picking up and Lexington SC Real Estate is starting to move. The market on Lake Murray is seeing some positive activity as well along with an increase in Lexington Land sales. Take advantage of great prices and superb buyer incentives now or if you are selling make sure you can capitalize on the current activity!
Lexington High School Plays for State Championship-It all started with a verse, and now the Lexington Wildcats will play for the 4-A State Championship Friday in Columbia. Team chaplin Jessie Harmon brought up Proverbs 3:5 “(trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding)”during a team meeting and it quickly became a rallying cry for the Wildcats. Jessie taught the verse, and I wrote in on the board before one of our games, Lexington head coach Bailey Harris said. “The team noticed that the verse was the same date of the state championship game” Soons fans started to paint the numbers on their bodies and purchased t-shirts to support their team. “It’s an inspirational thing” senior guard David Burns said. The mission took its biggest step Friday night when Lexington defeated Goose Creek 72-61 at The Citadel. Shaq Roland led the Wildcats with 21 points while Corey Hendren added 19 points and Burns chipped in 17 points. After a road trip to Charleston, the Wildcats essentially get a home game in the Colonial Center in Columbia where they will face Gaffney for the 4-A title.
Lexington seeks walking trail system - Greenspace along 14 Mile Creek may become part of a system of walking trails in Lexington. On Monday, town leaders agreed to seek a $100,000 state grant to help pay for the new system of trails for walking, jogging and bicycling. The new trails will be located on buffers owned by the town that run along 14 Mile Creek near North Lake Drive. They will be constructed on greenspace that has been reserved for passive recreational activities. Before any work is started, the alliance will talk with residents, whose homes will border this project. The first trail system will run near the Hunter’s Ridge, Bent Creek and Bent Creek Plantation subdivisions.
Developer pushing for June Farmer’s Market opening – Despite continued bad weather, the new state Farmer’s Market is still on track for a June opening. In December, developers pushed back the grand opening date from April until late June because of problems caused by wet weather. “Our goak is still June” said developer George Lee of 321 Associates. We need about 10 good dry days to help get things back on schedule. The wet weather is delaying the paving of roads and pouring concrete footings for some buildings. Otherwise, Lee said, construction is continuing at the new site. Large wholesale vendors are building their own facilities at the Lexington County market site. The new market will also include an RV oarjm anphitheater, conference center, demonstration kitchen, farmers shed and retail space. Lee expects all amenitites, except some retail buildings to be ready to open in June, too. The construction of retail facidlities will be staggered so it won’t all open at the same time. But retail shops are all expected to be operating by the end of the year.
March 2nd, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate Updates Feb. 26, 2010
Traffic plan would raze two businesses - Lexington SC right-of-ways almost ready to be bought along U.S. 378. Two businesses would be taken out under a plan to ease traffic in Lexington. The latest version of the first phase of the plan also includes building raised medians from Park Road to West Butler Street and Reed Avenue to stop vehicles from snarling traffic with left hand turns into businesses. Lexington icon Riley’s Drugs at West Butler Avenue and U.S. 378 and Associates in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery across from it on Columbia Avenue would be razed under the plan. If the Town of Lexington and the state agree to go forward, the two property owners would be paid “fair market value” and offered help in the search to relocate, state planners said last week at a public hearing. The Riley’s building has been in Lexington 66 years, the last 43 years Bob Perry has owned the drugstore. “The building has been a pillar of the community for 66 years. All of a suddent they want my building,” Perry said. Perry said the business was going to help him live out retirement and plans to relocate somewhere close so longtime customers could continue to be served. “I don’t want to quit the business but I can’t go into debt to build a new building,” Perry said. Other businesses will lose a portion of their land, including Rush’s, Vachovia and a used car dealership, Lexington Mayor, Randy Halfacre, said. Those takings would not be major, he said.
Lexington advances to Lower State title game - Composure. In the end, Lexington had enough of it Tuesday night to knock off Sumter 67-61 and advance to the Lower State championship game. The Wildcats held an 18 point lead in the first half, and looked as if they would cruise to an easy victory. But the Gamecocks would not go quietly, cutting the lead to 11 by halftime and shutting down Lexington in the third quarter and typing the game with 2:08 remaining in the period. The Wildcats were 2 of 8 in the third period and managed just eight points, but a David Burns steal and subsequent three-pointer along with a Shaq Roland dunk, would push the lead back to five. “Our kids had a lot of chances to get rattled and lose their focus, Lexington coach, Bailey Harris said. “Give them credit, they stepped up and made plays. The biggest playmaker of the game may have been senior Corey Hendren who had 16 points, but was deadly from behind the three point line.”
Depot museum to open in July - The Gilbert Train Depot Planning Committee hopes the Gilbert Train Depot museum will be ready for its grand opening at the Lexington County Peach Festival on July 4. The people who attend the opening will be treated to a walk back in time when train depots and steam locomotives were a common sight in small towns in South Carolina.
Grab your dancing shoes! Make it a night to remember at The Capital City Big Band concernt at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, located near Irmo SC, March 16 – 7-9 p.m. Spend the evening mingling with friends, listening to your favorite classic tunes and dancing the night away. Tickets are $15 for singles and $25 per couple. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and non alcoholic beverages. Tickets purchased after March 12 will be an additional $5. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ICRC Meals on Wheels program. Call (803)345-6181 for more information.
February 19th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate updated Feb. 19, 2010
Construction has begun at Hendrix Crossing, a 61,725-square-foot shopping center being developed in Lexington by Edens & Avant, a retail real estate company. Publix will anchor the center, which opens early February 2011.
“Publix’s decision to have a second location in Lexington validates the tremendous growth we’ve seen there in the past 10 years — a more than 50% increase in population,” said Lyle Darnall, Edens & Avant managing director.
Hendrix Crossing is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 378 and Charter Oak Road, a major artery connecting the Lake Murray neighborhoods to Interstate 20. The center will be near projected future residential growth along the Highway 378 corridor.
Planned for the center is a blend of national and regional retailers that will complement Publix, offering restaurants, convenience services and some traditional shop retail. The center is 83% pre-leased, with two outparcels and several small retail spaces currently being marketed.
Wildcats clinch another region title - With just under five seconds to play in overtime, the chant began! Region Champs! Region Champs! Region Champs! The strong contingent of Lexington students seranaded their team as Shaq Roland headed to the free-throw line. Roland blocked a Xen Singleton lay-up just seconds before, sealing Lexington’s second straight Class 4A Region V basketball title. White Knoll had its chance to play spoiler late in regulation with the game tied at 45-45. With nine seconds remaining, the Timberwolves tried to set up a shot, but a desperation heave from Julian Johnson from the corner came up empty giving the Wildcats new life. In the overtime, senior leadership proved invaluable as Lexington seniors David Burns and Matt Jurgenson came up big. Coach Bailey Harris gathered his team in the locker room following the game and praised them for their effort at winning the region crown, but said no one should be satisfied entering the playoffs. “Our goal is to win the State championship. “
Economic summit set here for Feb. 25 - Sen. Jake Knotts says the state is facing challenging economic times, and will for some time. To help his Lexington County constituents better understand and deal with the state’s financial future, he has arranged for Mike Shealy, the Budget Director of the Senate Finance Committee, to present a comprehensive economic and budgetary analysis to leaders and citizens of Lexington County. “Shealy is the budget guru of the senate, Knotts said.” “He will present his report on how we got in our current economic condition, where we are, and what it will take to get out of this mess.” The Feb. 25 meeting will be held at 7:00p.m. at the Town of Lexington Municipal Conference Center. Knotts told the Chronicle newspaper that this would give local government and school officials a chance to get a first hand briefing of just how many more budget cuts will likely be needed.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was a celebration of Christian unity - From the opening prayer to the closing prayer for Christian Unity, it was obvious this was no ordinary prayer breakfast. The Fourth Annual West Metro Prayer Breakfast held last week at Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center was a program of “Christian Unity in Our Community and God’s World” according to event chairman Kevin Adams. The opening prayer by Rev. John White, pastor of Congaree Presbyterian Church set the tone of peace and unity. The Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance by the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Color Guard, it was obvious to the 375 in attendance that just as the flag represented all peoples in the 50 states, unity and peace were the common thread. When it was over, the common theme heard around the spacious, crowded Conference Center was, “It was too short!”
February 12th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate Updates February 12, 2010
Oktoberfest coming to Lexington - The Lexington SC FunFest is out but the Town of Lexington Oktoberfest is in. The festival board has changed the name and the theme of the September 13-18 festival, Board Chairwoman Lori Moroz said. The name of the DooDah Parade is being changed to the Oompah Parade to complement the festival name. A new event, A Saturday morinng History Volksmarch through the Lexington County Museum grounds, is being planned. The festival week will conclude this year with a dance Friday night and the Saturday Oompah Parade, Volksmarch and carnival at Lexington Town Hall and Virginia Hylton Park.
Town growth ‘booming’, Lexington mayor says - Growth is doing more than bringing people, jobs and businesses to the Town of Lexington. It is also brining in revenues to help keep taxes down and provide services for citizens. In the past five years, business license fees have increased by 81% to almost $3.5 million annually, Mayor Randy Halfacre said in his state of the town address last week. The increase is the result of annexations along the town’s golden strip which extends along U.S. 378 to Interstate 20. “The town is a booming place for businesses to thrive and grow,” Halfacre said.
New Life for Old Hardware Store – The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has big plans for the former Ace Hardware store on West Main St. Past Chamber Chairman Clyde Smith and David Perry are heading up the group planning the Business Expo on Main Thursday, May 20. Businesses are encouraged to start making plans to participate and it will be first come, first served. The chamber also has planned: Business at Lunch, Tuesday, Feb. 16, with coach and consultant Jerry Bellune on increasing revenues, widening your profit margin and improved your bottom line. Annual Celebration of Excellence in Education with Lexington School District 1 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Don’t Miss the Energy Expo - The County of Lexington and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will sponsor an “Energy Expo”. It will be on Friday, March 5 ath the Saluda Shoals Park River Center. It’s free.
Wildcats keep pace in region - Lexington continued to lead Region V with wins over Irmo SC and Dutch Fork. The Wildcats battled back from a 17 point halftime deficit to shock the Yellow Jackets and heold on for a 53 – 49 win over the Silver Foxes. We’re two up on Dutch Fork now, but we’re not champions yet.” Lexigton Head Coach Bailey Harris said. “Richland Northeast is still out there with a shot, and as long as Irmo keeps winning, we have to keep winning.”
February 5th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington, SC Real Estate update Feb. 5, 2010 – Lexington SC Growth to draw more federal funds – The 2010 census could be worth big bucks to the Town of Lexington. Town leaders expect the population to jump to 20,000 with the new census – an increase of about 5,000 people. The new numbers could bring in an additional $6 million in federal revenuses over the next decade. That money could help fund parks and recreation, police officers and transportation, and it’s a chance to help keep taxes low.
Supporters turn out to celebrate Lexington’s Main Street - A large crowd of more tha 200 people turned out to support the Friends of the Lexington Museum’s Remembering Main Street event despite the cold weather Saturday night at Lexington Town Hall. The music was lively, the food delicious, and spirits high. An original painting of Lexington’s Main Street circa 1950 done by local artist Tim Privett sold for $600 in an auction to raise funds for the project to restore Ellen’s Quarters on the grounds of the Fox house at the Lexington Museum in addition to a silent auction of 1940s-1960’s era memorabilia.
Councilman big on Boys State and Girls State - West Columbia SC City Councilman Dale Harley is on a mission – He is looking for funds to provide scholarships for local students to attend this summer’s sessions of Boys State and Girls State. The long-time council member said he is confident the two programs are among the vest best for involving young people in public service. Harley told the Chronicle Mayor Pat Smith of Springdale, a former Boys State participant, has committed to lobby his Council for funds to provide six scholarships. Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce has also told Harley that she would present the scholarship idea to her Council. Palmetto Girls State and Palmetto Boys State are a one week leadership and citizenship training program, created to further education outstanding high school students about state and local government. The delegates are selected for the program based on the leadership skills and involvement they have shown in their respective schools and communities.
Lexington Two holding 2010 registration - Registration for children who live in Lexington District Two, and who will be entering the Four Year Child Development Program, Five Year Kindergarten or the 1st Grade next year will begin on March 3, 2010 in all of the elementary schools from 7:45a.m. until 3 p.m. Anyone currently enrolled in a program in Lexington District Two will not have to register. Register your child at the school serving your attendance area. Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1 of the year entering the Child Development Program, and parents must bring the birth certificat from the Board of Vital Statistics of the State in which the child was born, as well as SC certificate of immunization from the doctor, health department or military clinic.
January 28th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Nearly all Lexington County Elementary schools pass federal test for progress in 2009. Chapin SC High School was the only Lexington County High School and one of only 14 in the state to meet improvement standards. Data released last week showed the number of elementary and middle schools showing adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind Act had tripled. SC education leaders say the improvement at elementary and middle school scores was largely due to the General Assembly making grade-level student performances on the new PASS test the standard for federal reporting.
County Emergency System can save lives – Lexington County has a new system to warn residents of major disasters. These include gas leaks, poisoned water systems or other lethal dangers. County Emergency Services Manager Tom Collins gave a detailed explanation of the new county-wide emergency-reverse notification system last week. The Reverse Notification System allows personnel to target warnings to only the effected areas. The system will contact up to 10,000 cell and land line phones in minutes. Schools and emergency personnel in neighboring counties with overlapping areas like Richland/Lexington School District 5 are also affiliated with the chiefs. The association makes communications, information, and resources available for Lexington County emergency professionals, County Public Safety Director Bruce Rucker said.
Economy closes three Lexington County restaurants - The economy has hit restaurant owners hard. Last week the owner of the New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant in West Columbia announced she was forced to close. The restaurant had become a popular dining spot for couples, families, friends and business acquaintances since opening 13 years ago near the Congaree River and the Gervais Street bridge. Two Lexington restaurants have closed, reportedly by the economy. Cedar Cabin on U.S. 1 near Lexington High School and Old Mill Pizza on East Main Street have closed. Before the economy took a nose dive, and employment hit the roof, the New Orleans restaurant would serve up to 500 diners on an average Saturday night. Maria Kokolis-Lashway, told customers that the recession forced her to close. She explained that the Christmas season really knocked the wind out of the popular party spot. Lexington County’s jobless rate for December was 8.7%, the state’s lowest. But county unemployment has had a massive impact on the restaurant industry. Marilyn Kovach at Mayberry’s in Springdale told the Chronicle that business is down significantly. But a heavy morning breakfast crowd of regulars is keeping them open.
New Lexington 1 school opening delayed til 2011 - Rocky Creek Elementary School is expected to open in 2011 with 605 students. The newest Lexington One school will help alleviate overcrowding at Pleasant Hill and Lake Murray Elementary schools and is welcome news to Lexington SC Real Estate owners. District trustees approved a new rezoning plan for the new school in the Lexington attendance area. It will move about 300 students from each of the two other schools to the new Calks Ferry Road school. The change will leave about 779 students at Pleasant Hill and 675 at Lake Murray Elementary School. Roky Creek is the first to be built under a 2008 bond referencum. I will house students in grades kindergarten through five. Rocky Creek will open in January 2011.
Lacrosse coming to Lexington 5 - Irmo SC lacrosse couch Jeff Troyer is excited about the new season. Troyer is leading the Yellow Jackets into their first season of organized lacrosse. 90% of the kids out here have never picked up a lacrosse stick, Troyer said. “We have a couple of guys that played with the Lake Murray club team last season, and those are the one’s we will be depending on. That core group is led by Chris Troyer who was named to SC Lacrossee all-state team last season. This is the first season the SC High School League has sanctioned lacrosse as a sport. “It’s the fastest growing sport in the country,” Troyer said. “It’s becoming more commercial. The speed of the game, the contact and the skill is what attracts thses kids to the game. Also, you don’t have to be a big guy to play. It gives the kids that don’t want to play other spring sports an outlet.” “It’s a cross between basketball, hockey and soccer,” Troyer said. It’s a good blend of sports. You run plays like in basketball but you have defenders and attackers with goalies like soccer.
Arts Commission considered in Chapin - The public is invited to a meeting at Chapin Town Hall, Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30p.m. Mayor Stan Shealy said the meeting is being held to consider the possible formation of a Chapin Arts Commission and ways to support the arts in the community. Dr. Jim Wiseman of Newberry who was instrumental in restoring the Newberry Opera House, which led to a great reviatlization of Newberry’s downtown, will be the special guest.
January 27th, 2010 by craig No comments »
Lexington SC Real Estate Update January 27, 2010.
Wow, 2010 is here and we are almost finished with the first month of the year. I continue to read and get some great information from the Lexington Chronicle and enjoy the publicaiton so much, I just renewed for another year. Having said that, I will continue to get my information from that source regarding Lexington SC Real Estate and events in the area.
Lighting up in public could be harder in 2010 - Bobby Horton thinks he has enough votes to ban workplace smoking in West Columbia. “We are looking at the ordinances passed by Cayce, Springdale and Lexington, and will consider what is best for our city, our residents, andour businesses,” the mayor said. Horton predicted an ordance couldbe in place by early summer. The first vote could be as early as February, “but we will take enough time to ensure the right wording.” “The workplace ban must include exemptions,” said Horton, “for such things as private clubs and businesses with no employees.”
Lawmakers Predict – More job cuts - The numbers look grim. Economic advisors have told state lawmakers to expect they will have $1 billion less this year to spend than was forcast last year. That means more cuts in state services and possible layoffs. In solid numbers, the Bureau of Economic Advisors last year forecast $6.7 billion in state taxes, fees and other revenues. But after 6 reductions in the forecast, lawmakers had to plan a budget with less than $5.7 billion. That led to massive cuts and layoffs of state employees, many of them Lexington County residents.
Local People Wanted To Count Local People - More than 1200 fderal workers will be hired in a 5 county area, including Lexington. However, there is a catch. These $12.75 per hour employees will only be hired for a 4 to 6 week period. The Census Bureau officially opened its West Columbia office on Monday. The office will serve Lexington, Saluda, Aiken and Newberry Counties. The West Columbia office is expected to interview at least 2,400 prospective new employees in order to fill the needed 1,200 workers who will attempt to contact those who do not fill out and return survey forms they receive through the mail. The new jobs will begin in March, and most of the work will be at night or on weekends in a effort to make contact with residents who work during the day. Earl Sasser, the West Columbia office manager said prospective employees must pass a credit check and a criminal background check, as well as a basic skills test. The office is located at 425 Sunset Blvd. in the Capitol Square Shopping Center.
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December 8th, 2009 by craig No comments »
New Sewer Plant huge for Lexington County – After years of planning, ground is to be broken for a 25 million gallon per day wastewater sewer treatment plant. The new $52.6 million facility at 539 Old State Road in Cayce is a joint effort of the City of Cayce, the Town of Lexington and Lexington County’s Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission. Cayce City Manager, John Sharpe said the state-of-the-art plant would provide long-term economic benefit to Lexington County by ensuring the continued availability of wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate future needs.
Lexington looks for new business, increased jobs – The Town of Lexington is in the hunt for new bussinesses and more jobs. Town leaders hired longtime County Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat as its economic development catalyst this fall. Jeffcoat said he has walked Main Street which has available space and met with local business owners and business prospects.
200 New jobs planned – DHL facility could employ up to 400 – Lexington County could gain 200 new jobs at a new Platt Springs Road industry. A major shipping company, DHL, plans to open a processing center near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the Midlands Tech campus hiring 200 employees at first with plans to increase that to 400 jobs. That should help the county’s 8% unemployment, twice the joblessness rate of two years ago.
Lexington County OKs $100,000 for State Museum – Lexington County Council plans to give $100,000 to the S.C. State Museum. The money is to be used for a planetarium, observatory and 4-D theater. A 4-D theater simulates the sensations of what you’re watching, said Tut Underwood, the museum’s public relations director. “If it’s raining, you could feel mist,” he said. If it’s windy, you will feel the wind blow or your seat will simulate the feel of a bumpy ride.”
New elementary school only one of many to come – The new Rocky Creek Elementary School in Lexington is one of five major Lexington 1 building projects. Rocky Creek is designed to accommodate 800 students, taking pressure off Lake Murray and Pleasant Hill elementary schools. The new schools is planned to open next August. The other four schools planned for the district include a new K-5 elementary school with space for 800 students in the Corley Mill/US 378 area; a new Pleasant Hill Middle School to open in 2012 with space for 1000 students; a new high school with space for 2000, two gyms, an auditorium and a stadium in the Corley Mill Rd. area to open in 2013 and a new K-5 elementary school with space for 800 in the White Knoll area to open in 2014.
Construction continues at Farmers Market – Three large fruit and vegetable wholesalers have started construction at the new state Farmers Market on U.S. 321 in Lexington County. Three others are ready to begin construction on their own free-standing buildings. 321 Lexington Associates, the private developer, is building a 31,000 square foot building for mid-level wholesale vendors. The company has announced it has tenants for 70% of the facility. Mike Severt, president of Severt and Sons Product Co., said his company will be able to increase the quantity of items they carry by working from this new location. “This is one of the best opportunities we’ve ever had,” he said. “Our old facility was over 50 years old. This new facility is so modern.” Severt said the quality of his produce will be better because of the controlled atmosphere this new facility offers, from loading to unloading.
November 2nd, 2009 by craig No comments »
West Columbia spent almost $16,000 on the August Municipal Association of South Carolina meeting. That averages $1,521.84 each for nine officials. Mayor Bobby Horton said MASC historically does a great job in planning programs to benefit municipal government leaders. Each West Columbia participant was reimbursed $75 a day. This ranged from $225 to $375 depending on how many days each attended. This covered food, parking and phone fees. MASC was paid $2,417 for programs and meetings for the eight officials. Mileage totaled $1,508.84 with each participant being reimbursed $167.66.
Irmo Voters to Decided Council Races and Sale of Alcohol on Sundays
Irmo will elect two Town Council members and vote on Sunday beer and wine sales at the polls Tuesday. If approved, convenience and grocery stores will be able to sell beer and wine for off-premised consumption on Sundays. Three candidates are vying for two seats on the five member council. Incumbents Hardy King and Bary Walker face challenger Sarah Watson. Walker has served on council since 2004. He said he wants growth and to continue providing services at little or no cost. Walker would like the town to adopt a smoking ban, increase police patrols in neighborhoods and hold more community events. King is seeking a second term on Irmo Town Council. A business owner, King would like to see a town center develop around Irmo Park and better code enforcement. Sarah Watson wants to see the town continue to grow in the right direction. To do that, she said Irmo needs to seek economic development and protect residents by controlling growth and preserving the town’s zero tax base.
County Invests $1 million in Pelion Airport Improvements
Lexington County has spent slightly over $1 million on improvements since it bought the Pelion airport. But only about $64,00 in county funds were used. The county is upgrading the small, rural airport it bought from the town of Pelion in 2004 so it can be used by larger planes and small jets. The county will discuss plans for the airport at a retreat next week. Johnny Jeffcoat, a member of the county’s airport commitee, had expressed concern about spending money on the rural airport. But, he learned earlier this month that most of the funds used for recent improvements have been state and federal dollars. The airport generates some money from fuel sales and hanger rentals. County leaders hope longer runways will attract more business, increasing traffic and revenues.
Dog Park Plan On Hold
Lexington town leaders have shelved proposed dog park plans. They are concerned about the cost and finding land. Other issues include staffing, liability and cost of fencing and equipping it. Currently, dogs are allowed in town parks as long as they are leasedand their owners clean up after them. Several dog parks already exist in the area. The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission operates a park at Saluda Shoals off Bush river Road. That park is closest to Lexington.
Riverbanks Zoo Seeks $40 Million Expansion
Riverbanks Zoo, located in Columbia SC is laying the groundwork for the largest expansion in its 35-year history. The $40 million plan calls for expanding the zoo entrance, replacing its most popular sea lion exhibit, adding Asian animal compound and constructing a children’s garden at the botanical gardens site. The expansion plan, if approved will increase taxes by $4 per year on a home assessed at $100,000. The zoo has not expanded its facilities since 1997. The enlarged entrance and children’s garden will cost about $4 million each and replacing the popular sea lion exhibit is expected to cost $10 million. Adding an Asian compound with oranguntans, leapords and kimodo dragons, will cost about $15 million.
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