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The City of Cayce received the Public Works Achievement Award for its unprecedented Waterline Replacement Project recently.

262,000 linear feet of water lines, meters, hydrants and a 1-million-gallon water tank were all replaced during the project.

The completed project represents 75% of the city’s water infrastructure.

The construction on this $29 million project began in October 2017 and was finished by December 2018.

Cayce financed the program through funding through the Department of Health and Environmental Control, the State Revolving Loan Program and the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Fund.

The new water tank won Tnemec Tank of the Year.

Farm committee nominations open

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting nominations for county committee members.

Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee.

Committees make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Their input is vital on how FSA carries out disaster programs, as well as conservation, commodity and price support programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate.

Forms are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections .

All nominations must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1.

Dressbarn closing soon

Dressbarn will close 62 stores in July and August.

The Lexington location will not be affected yet.

This is the second wave of store closures for the retailer, which announced in May that it would shutter all 650 locations by mid-2020, Fox Business reported.

In its announcement last week, the company said all of its locations are now expected to be closed by the end of the year.

Dressbarn is owned by Mahwah, New Jersey-based Ascena Retail Group, which is also the parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Justice.

Shoe drive

Thrivent Financial is hosting a Back to School Shoe Drive to help Samaritan’s Feet provide shoes for kids returning to the classroom this Fall.

The drive will last through August at Thrivent Financial, 1909C Augusta Highway, Lexington.

You can also donate at www.samaritansfeet.org/thrivent/shoedrive/ .

Every $20 donated will go towards buying one pair of shoes.

Socks and shoes are one of the top five items needed by students in America!

Thrivent is a not-for-profit financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money.

New burger restaurant

Wayback Burgers has opened at 5230 Sunset Blvd. in the Lowe’s shopping center.

Wayback is a mix of vintage and modern decor, Cola Daily’s Karamie Sullivan reported.

The restaurant, owned by John and Marie Rackus, is open 11 am-9pm, 7 days a week.

View their menu at www.waybackburgers.com .

Who’s new

• Lexington District 1 board has hired Carla Stegall as assistant director at Lexington Technology Center.

Currently the ESOL/Title III coordinator in Lexington 2, Stegall plans and executes professional development, maintains Title III plans and budgets, and coordinates testing for English language learners and for Seal of Biliteracy, among other duties.

Stegall returns to Lexington District One, where she taught ESOL at Gilbert Middle and Gilbert High from 2005 to 2015.

• Jennifer Steiner is the new assistant principal at Gilbert High School.

A digital learning coach at River Bluff High School since 2016, Steiner also serves on the school’s instructional and schedule design teams. Her duties include coaching teachers to identify and overcome classroom challenges, analyzing student feedback and increasing efficiency within systems through technology integration.

Wine on the River

Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s yearly Wine on the River event is Aug. 24.

Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds along the Congaree River at the West Columbia Riverwalk with wine, craft beer and cuisine from Midlands restaurants.

Proceeds benefit the Campaign for Clarity.

Tickets are available at https://lexhealth.ticket.qtego.net/tickets/list .