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Lexington County church opens up warming center as temperatures drop

With temperatures dipping into the 20s and teens this week, a local church in the Red Bank area has decided to open a warming center for anyone in need.  more
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Nonprofit works to make Irmo’s Friarsgate a community hub

Irmo residents have established a neighborhood nonprofit focused on bringing people together. more
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Lexington County GOP elects new chair, ousted chair continues to deny removal

The Lexington County GOP has a new chair – though the previous chair, recently ousted, continues to act as though she’s leading the local Republican Party. more
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Chapin seeks public input on potential development projects

The town of Chapin is seeking ideas for how to use a piece of land being surveyed.  more
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State Sen. Nikki Setzler to retire: good leaders know ‘when to let somebody else lead’

Come November, the longest-tenured sitting state senator in the U.S. will no longer reside in Lexington County. more
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Restaurant owners strategize around rising insurance rates, seek help from SC lawmakers

The second session of the 125th South General Assembly began this week, and activists are calling attention to proposed legislation that could modernize liability laws in the Palmetto State.  more
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State legislators: Liquor liability, education, hate crimes bill among 2024 priorities

State senators and representatives shared their priorities with the media before the 2024 legislative session began this week. more
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National Weather Service confirms tornado touched down near Chapin

A tornado touched down along the shores of Lake Murray during Tuesday’s storms. more
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Potential downtown Lexington hotel hits snag, as Board of Appearance says no

Despite a day of nasty weather, the town went ahead with the anticipated meeting, where the highest-profile item concerned the proposed Courtyard by Marriott looking to inhabit a vacant lot next to Bodhi Thai. more
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PickleGarden owner, Congaree Riverkeeper respond to pushback on Saluda River development

The recent announcement of a new business headed for the shores of the Saluda River was met with a swell of pushback. more
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Lexington County braces for severe weather Tuesday, schools shift to e-learning

With a strong storm system set to make its way through the Midlands Tuesday, Jan. 8, Lexington County school districts and government entities are announcing changes to their schedules. more
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Lexington to consider proposal for downtown hotel

The Town of Lexington will give consideration to a proposed downtown hotel this week. Developers looking to bring a Courtyard by Marriott to a vacant lot at 116 E Main St. next to Bodhi Thai are … more
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Lexington County’s 2023: Smallwood Cove, Methodist departures, candidate visits and more

Looking back at an eventful year in Lexington County. more
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Lexington County Detention Center received C from DHEC in December

The Lexington County Detention Center received a C, the lowest Food Grade given out by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, for the second time in less than two years. more
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Ousted Lexington County GOP chair continues to deny removal

“I enjoy a two year term as the duly elected LCRP Chairwoman, unless I resign or become disabled. Those are the rules. There is no way around it.” more
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Leader of Midlands Gives foundation to retire in April

A local leader who has been instrumental in supporting the efforts of nonprofits and community efforts in Lexington County and throughout the Midlands has announced her retirement. more
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Lexington welcomes new municipal clerk after predecessor’s 20-year tenure ends

The Town of Lexington has a new municipal clerk who hopes to streamline town processes. more
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Gilbert gets outdoor care area aimed at engaging children with different abilities

Lexington County has a new amenity aimed at engaging children with different abilities. more
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Your local Lexington County officers aren't always who responds

As is routine, all law enforcement agencies in the county have mutual aid agreements that help in responses where the aid of other agencies is needed. more
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Lexington makes changes to impact fees, looks for business feedback

The Town of Lexington is making changes to the fees businesses will have to pay moving forward. more
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Following another book removal, Lexington 5 school board members weigh in on policy

Lexington-Richland School District 5 continues to be in the spotlight regarding district reading materials, this time removing an entire series from school libraries. more
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With ousted Lexington County chair calling foul, state GOP affirms rival as acting leader

Come January, the Lexington County GOP will have a new chair, while the previous chair, recently ousted, continues to act as though she’s leading the local Republican Party. more
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Lexington County cancels road maintenance pact with cities, towns, in effect since 1978

Lexington County Council’s recent decision to cancel a decades-long agreement to maintain roads and drainage in municipalities within the county is drawing a backlash. more
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Lexington County crafters thankful for business brought by holidays

When the holiday season rolls around, local vendors and businesses prepare their inventory and items for an influx of sales. more
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Mother of teen found dead at Amazon facility critical of company’s handling of situation

The mother of a missing teen found dead in a retention pond at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the West Columbia area of Lexington County has expressed frustration about the company’s handling of the situation. more
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