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Lexington 4 employee charged after loaded gun found on school property

Andrea Brooks, 43, a Sandhills Middle School cafeteria employee, has been charged with carrying a weapon on school property. According to the arrest warrant, the weapon was loaded, and the … more
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UPDATED: Costly runoff elections send voters back to the polls in Lexington County

Voters returned back to the polls this week as some races headed to runoff elections. One hundred fifty municipalities in the state use a majority-runoff system. Under this system, if no … more
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Lexington County man among 1st charged under S.C. law criminalizing AI-generated child sexual abuse material

A Gaston man is among the first charged in South Carolina for artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse material. Adam Asad Kelton, 25, of Lexington County, was arrested on two … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The South Carolina Sex Offender Program is not helping or working for the individuals that are detained there. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health Overseers (Forensics) and the Wellpath … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The boy military hero

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, they say. And as one instance showed, they come in all ages, too. When Japan’s sneak attack at Pearl Harbor plunged the U.S. into World War II, there … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 20

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 Wild Lights Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to enjoy Wild Lights. Take a walk through the Zoo and check out more than 60 … more
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Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

WASHINGTON — The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday night when President Donald Trump signed a spending package that reopens the government and funds most of it through January. … more
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Proposed housing developments cause Lexington County school district to plan ahead

For more than a decade, Lexington County School District Four’s enrollment has remained steady at around 3,500 students each year. With new residential developments in the works, however, the district is planning its next steps for anticipated growth. more
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Brookland-Cayce High School honors 102-year-old veteran for 2025 Veterans Day event

Students at Brookland-Cayce High School honored veterans during a Nov. 11 ceremony, during which they met 102-year-old Charles R. Shealy, who served during World War II.  The Lexington County … more
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DPH encourages vaccinations ahead of Thanksgiving, holiday season

COLUMBIA – As South Carolinians prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season with friends and family, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone to … more
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Sidewalks to be constructed near Lakeside Middle in Lexington

A portion of Old Cherokee Road between Cherokee Pond Trail and North Lake Drive will have sidewalks. Construction may start around the summer of 2026, according to the Town of Lexington’s … more
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About 20% of Lexington County voters cast ballots in the 2025 General Election. Here’s the data

Official Election Day data from Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections shows that out of the 35,688 registered voters in the county, 7,006 of them cast ballots for the Nov. 4, 2025, … more
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Lexington's Courtyard by Marriott construction is underway. Did you know about the Drafts-Meetze Hotel before it?

Construction is in the early stages for the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel coming to Main Street, but this isn’t the first hotel to occupy this historic spot in downtown Lexington.   … more
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Batesburg-Leesville, Joint Municipal Water and Sewer celebrate $35 million water project completion

Community members came together to celebrate the completion of the $35 million Water System Expansion Project, a partnership between the Town of Batesburg-Leesville and the Joint Municipal Water and … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 13

FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Lower Saluda Craft Beer Fest Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to the Lower Saluda Craft Beer Fest. Guests aged 21 and up can sample 25 unique beers from 13 … more
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SC superintendent wants to keep expanding state-funded teacher bonuses

COLUMBIA — State Superintendent Ellen Weaver will ask the Legislature for another $5 million to expand eligibility for performance-based bonuses after 400 teachers received a pay boost for the … more
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Here’s how Lexington County schools ranked in S.C. 2024-25 report cards

The 2024‑25 South Carolina state report card has revealed how Lexington County schools performed, with ratings ranging from “below average” to “excellent.” Each year, … more
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Lexington County pastor likely to succeed ex-Rep. RJ May

A Statehouse candidate endorsed by a member of the hardline-conservative House Freedom Caucus appears to have won the GOP primary runoff race Tuesday in the Midlands. In Lexington County, a … more
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Voters chose new and returning faces in 2025 Lexington County General Election, unofficial results show

Batesburg-Leesville Mayor David W. Bouknight led the race receiving 42.25% of votes cast, with Steven “Steve” Cain following with 29.14% of votes cast.  Greg Moseley received 18.31% of votes cast and Larry McConnaughhay earned 10.21%. .. more
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Lexington man arrested for role in 2023 death

Roosevelt Erik Garway Jr., 23, has been charged with accessory before the fact of murder and criminal conspiracy in connection to a 2023 homicide.  According to investigators, Allon Adams … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 15 years after domestic violence cases, more

William David Boone, 57, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for first-degree burglary, first-degree domestic violence and obstruction of justice.   According … more
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Shepherd’s Center of Lexington announces costume contest winners

The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington recently held a costume contest. Here are the winners:  Bea-Witched; Kathleen Biron-Brooks won first place, Bag Lady; Judy Bailey won second place … more
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American Leadership Academy Lexington named in online threat Oct. 29, police said

Law enforcement presence increased at Lexington’s American Leadership Academy in late October after school officials became aware of a “concerning social media post” referencing the … more
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2025 Lexington County General Election unofficial results

City of Cayce (council district seats one and three were the ballot; District One was held by Tim James and District Three was held by Hunter Sox) Tiffany Aull ran for District One Ron … more
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Nicotine pouch manufacturer might bring 170 new jobs to Lexington County

A Swedish company is looking to make a $13.5 million investment and bring 170 manufacturing jobs to Lexington County. Pending a third and final reading approval from Lexington County Council, … more
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