| West Columbia development growing with hospital The growth of Lexington Medical Center is spurring surrounding development, with construction beginning this month on a new Marriott-brand hotel. Other retail tenants, including a Dunkin' Donuts, are being lined up for nearby properties. Goose Creek considers becoming electric city Goose Creek could grow by 5,000 acres if a referendum to start a municipal electric utility passes next month, which proponents say would provide a boost to the city and allow Century Aluminum to nearly double its workforce. Santee Cooper, which provides electricity to Century Aluminum by contract, is opposing the move. | 