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Lexington Alodia’s closes doors, owes state money

Alodia’s in Lexington, located at 101 W. Main St., is permanently closed.
Alodia’s in Lexington closed its doors as of Thursday, April 25, after owing the state’s revenue department more than $13,000 in taxes.
The Chapin girls concluded their 2024 lacrosse season by winning the 5A state title over Fort Mill. Seniors Ava-Claire Collins and Jules Brown combined for eight of the team’s 13 goals.

Chapin secures second girls lacrosse state title after dominant championship game performance

S.C. Philharmonic brings classical music to local prisons to 'cultivate healing'

Town of Lexington welcomes Budweiser Clydesdales
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SCDHEC shares plans to protect nearly 2 million affected by PFAS after EPA announces new drinking water standard

Efforts by Shaw Air Force Base to remove harmful

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard as part of its commitment to combat PFAS pollution, and South Carolina Department of …

The Catch-up: Lexington High School student receives $40,000 scholarship from Amazon

Lexington High School student Camila Rivera de Jesús received a $40,000 scholarship from Amazon to study computer science or engineering in the fall.

Lexington restores road maintenance agreements with Cayce, West Columbia and Springdale

Lexington County Council took action at the April 23 meeting to address the concerns of local municipalities about the cancellation of a decades-long road maintenance agreement. The council …

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Lexington County baseball, softball teams begin postseason journeys

Baseball and softball teams began postseason action this week with 26 area teams looking to win a championship.
It’s win-or-go-home for baseball and softball teams in Lexington County as the SCHSL and SCISA playoffs begin this week. 26 baseball and softball teams from the county will be in action …

Pair of goalies win Athlete of the Week after shining in final games of regular season

The spring sports regular season has wrapped up, and the playoffs are here. Last week, these two athletes helped their teams finish the season strong and carry momentum into the postseason.

Soccer playoffs are underway in Lexington County with 21 teams fighting for a chance at a championship.

21 Lexington County teams qualify for SCHSL playoffs
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Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of May 2

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Dorothy finished applying a layer of flour to her already pale face, put on her best early Victorian bonnet (complete with a semicircle of flowers atop her hair) and sat in a chair in a studio near New York’s Washington Square.
The 23rd annual Kid’s Day of Lexington was held on Saturday, April 27. Palmetto Chiropractic Center was the headlining sponsor of Kid’s Day. The mission of Kid’s Day of Lexington is …
Stress doesn't just affect your mood - it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don't take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for a …
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Lexington County municipalities unite for road maintenance change

Representatives of Lexington County’s 18 municipalities gathered for an unusual meeting on May 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. …

Lexington School District 1 received a special achievement at Lexington High School on Monday, April 29. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) officially recognized Lexington One as a Purple …
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One in 36. This is the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the number of children who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum.
Patrice Green, currently an assistant principal at Clover High School in Clover, S.C., will replace Brice Cockfield as principal of Carolina Springs Middle School effective July 1, 2024. Green, …
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Farmers market brought vendors, community together in Batesburg

Beulah Roasting Co. hosted its first Fulmer St. Market on March 21. The outdoor farmers market featured more than 10 vendors on the streets of downtown Batesburg. 

Belly’s Southern Pride is closed for now and the owners plan to move to a new location in the coming weeks.
A Lexington barbecue restaurant is temporarily closed but they are going to reopen in a couple of weeks. Belly’s Southern Pride located at 2508 Augusta Hwy. across from Lexington High School closed their doors temporarily on March 30.
A lot of us probably think about giving up our nine-to-five life and pursuing our dreams.
It seems like breweries are popping up everywhere across the South Carolina landscape, and Lexington County is no exception.
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Chapin Baptist Church’s 5th annual car show brings generations together

The 5th annual car show held by the men’s ministry of Chapin Baptist Church was on April 20. The car show was free to attend.
Former Lexington basketball star Cam Scott decommitted from Texas and announced his decision to play at the University of South Carolina under head coach Lamont Paris.

Lexington’s Cam Scott announces college decision, will play for Gamecocks close to home

Lexington basketball’s most decorated player is staying close to home for his college career after previously decommitting from Texas.

Shiniqua Mays is the Lexington County School District 3 teacher of the year

The Lexington County School District 3 teacher of the year for the current school year is busy molding young minds at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School …
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How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
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The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
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