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National Night Out 2025 in Lexington connected locals with first responders

The annual National Night Out was a night to remember for many children and their parents around the Lexington area. Each year, the Lexington Police Department celebrates its National Night Out … more
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Town of Lexington coloring contest extended to Aug. 29

Last month, Lexington Town Councilman Gavin J. Smith launched a summer coloring contest for local children, with each page featuring a different location around town. Smith recently … more
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An early Lexington church to celebrate 175 years of service

Lexington’s second-earliest church, Lexington United Methodist, will celebrate its 175th year of faithful service to the community in September. With it being one of the first churches in … more
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2 Lexington County schools get new classroom wings

Lexington-Richland School District Five recently held two ceremonies for new classroom wing additions at Chapin Elementary and Lake Murray Elementary schools. The wings are part of the approved … more
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New park under construction in Lexington

A new park is under construction in Lexington and could open as early as September.  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission owns approximately 16.21 acres at the corner of Old … more
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Lexington approves mobile opioid education initiative

At its latest meeting, the Town of Lexington council unanimously approved a grant agreement with Lexington County to support a mobile opioid education classroom to use in schools and community … more
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Lexington 2 summer program helped 130 students with their literacy skills

Lexington County School District Two’s Chief Academic and Innovation Officer David McDonald gave a recent presentation on summer program updates, showcasing student participation and outcomes. … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Why a store kicked out a royal

Talk about a royal mess! The saleslady had simply had enough. As a clerk at the highly fashionable—and very expensive—fashion boutique, she had seen the type too many times to count. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Aug. 14

FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Kevin Mac (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville young talent, and … more
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Take steps to protect against deadly amoeba

The parents of a young South Carolina boy who died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba in a state lake on Independence Day want others to know about the dangerous one-celled organism that took … more
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New housing developments coming to Cayce and Chapin

Twelve new homes are under construction at the former Cayce Grammar School site at Hattie’s Crossing, located at 800 Lexington Ave. Construction is expected to be completed this fall, according … more
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Town of Lexington welcomes Vedha Indian Cafe

On July 24, the Town of Lexington welcomed its newest and only Indian restaurant to the community. Vedha Indian Cafe is located at 5076-A Sunset Blvd., and is open to serve the community following … more
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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by visiting Lexington County markets

National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9. Locals can celebrate by sourcing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at neighborhood farmers markets. For shoppers, farmers markets offer a … more
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Lexington mom earns spot on 40 under 40 on son’s birthday

July 24 was an extra special day for Lexington mom Danielle “Dani” Peeler. While celebrating her son Trace’s first birthday, Peeler was recognized for her service and professional … more
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Lake Murray Golf Center to reopen

The Lake Murray Golf Center has new owners, and plans are in place to reopen the property. Located in Chapin (2032 Old Hilton Rd.), the 33-acre property was sold to CB Bros Holdings, LLC and … more
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Batesburg man arrested after 2-day search

An anonymous community tip led to an arrest at a Leesville home last week. Lexington County deputies arrested Cordell Wyman Clark, 26, whom they have been seeking since earlier last week. Clark … more
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West Columbia Riverwalk reopens after Hurricane Helene damages repaired

After a nine-month closure, the City of West Columbia announced most of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park (109 Alexander Rd.) has reopened. After closures due to flooding and extensive damage from … more
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UPDATED: Over 30 Lexington County leaders’ seats to expire this year. Here’s what we know about filing and your November 2025 ballot so far

Candidate filing in Lexington County for the Nov. 4 election started on Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 15. Early voting is from Monday, Oct. 20, to Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the … more
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Final Mayor's Storytime in the Park events coming up across Lexington, Irmo, Chapin

August holds the three final events for the Mayor’s Storytime in the Park event series across the towns of Lexington, Chapin and Irmo.    Town of Lexington Mayor Hazel … more
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Town of Lexington Incumbent Ron Williams says he’s not scared to push back on housing developers

Town of Lexington Mayor Pro Tem Ron Williams has filed to run for a third full term on town council. He joined council in April 2014, so his first term was not a full term, but he has since been … more
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Touch-a-Truck at Lexington High School introduced children to local organizations

The threat of rain did not stop many parents from bringing their children to the Touch a Truck event at Lexington High School on Aug. 2. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department sponsored … more
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Mental Health Matters: Mental wellness

In contrast to the topic of mental illness, we rarely take a minute to reflect on what mental wellness looks like. It is probably a lot like many other issues – we don’t take time to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The return of Room 8, the school cat

A collective funk is descending upon some of America’s children these days. Moms are outfitting kids with new clothes. That means only one thing: the back-to-school blues are here again for … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Aug. 7

FRIDAY, AUG. 8 Ben Chapman & Co. (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville … more
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2 indicted as law enforcement captures largest fentanyl seizure in S.C. history from coordinated traffic stops in Lexington, Richland counties

COLUMBIA — Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies seized 156 pounds of fentanyl during a criminal investigation, which is believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl in state … more
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