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🌱 How a West Columbia land swap could reshape schools and healthcare

West Columbia, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello West Columbia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a West Columbia land swap could reshape schools and healthcare
  • Looking for a job close to home on May 5?
  • Meet the West Columbia puppy featured in this week’s adoption roundup

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington Health land swap progresses, paving way for new Congaree Elementary School (wltx.com) — West Columbia City Council has approved rezoning needed for a land swap that would let Lexington Two build a much larger Congaree Elementary School to handle growing enrollment. The deal trades former George I. Pair Elementary land to Lexington Medical Center for property beside the current school, with details on future hospital use still undecided.
   

2. Lexington Two spring career expo is May 5 (whosonthemove.com) — If you live in West Columbia or nearby, Lexington Two is hiring and wants to meet you at its Spring Career Expo on Tuesday, May 5. The event runs 4–6 p.m. at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center on Platt Springs Road, with openings from bus drivers and teachers to custodial and food service roles, many offering benefits, training, and possible sign-on bonuses.
   

3. Midlands Pup Shots! April 20 (abccolumbia.com) — If you’re looking to adopt locally, one featured puppy is currently listed in West Columbia among a roundup of Midlands-area dogs needing homes. The piece highlights several breeds, ages, and personalities from nearby cities, giving residents options both in town and just a short drive away.
   

4. High school softball rankings: No. 1 Barbers Hill preps for postseason where MaxPreps Top 25 matchup with No. 6 Melissa could materialize (maxpreps.com) — Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia is on a tear, starting its softball season 22-0 and earning a No. 7 national ranking from MaxPreps. The War Eagles won four games last week, including a dominant 14-0 victory over nearby Airport, with star senior Aspen Boulware powering the offense. Local fans can watch a potential state-title contender in their own backyard.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Columbia

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    Wednesday April 22
  • Showstoppers Dance Performance
    Lex2 Performing Arts Center , 3205 Platt Springs Rd , West Columbia
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Unified Champions Spring Games
    Airport High School , 1315 Boston Ave , West Columbia
    8:30 am
    • Friday April 24
  • Unified Champions Lex2 Day
    Cayce Elementary School , 515 Bulldog Blvd , Cayce
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone here use CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Cayce as their provider?
    I'm in search of a new doctor, and I keep getting flyers from them. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Sandy Creek)
  • “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
    ” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ (Nextdoor Lloydwoods)
  • XPO Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part-Time in West Columbia. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in West Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Columbia here.

Ok West Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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