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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 21

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 Wild Lights The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to brighten up your Friday night with Wild Lights. From polar bears to flamingos, … more
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Lexington 3 students recognized for perfect scores on end-of-course exams

29 students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle and Batesburg-Leesville High were recognized by the school board for earning perfect scores on the 2023-2024 South Carolina End-of-Course Exams. The … more
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Lexington's Icehouse Amphitheater has a rich, icy history

Downtown Lexington’s ever-buzzing crown jewel has been making a joyful noise since its opening in 2017. The Icehouse Amphitheater has drawn crowds from across Lexington County and … more
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Approved Lexington-Richland School District 5 bond referendum includes security upgrades for schools

On Election Day, 68.54% of Lexington County voters approved a $240 million bond referendum for the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The approval will fund a variety of projects, … more
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86-year-old Lexington resident uses letters to honor S.C. history and tell his story

There is a signed baseball displayed in a curio case with oak framing and glass windows. It sits behind a name plate, oak, too, with the name Russell D. Mellette engraved with black lettering on … more
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Cayce receives $2M donation for 12,000 Year History Park Visitors Center

The city of Cayce has received a donation of $2,155,000 from the Boyd Foundation. Mayor Elise Partin told the media on Nov. 12 near the Cayce Fitness & Tennis Center that the grant will be … more
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Lexington 4 discusses progress and improvement plans

At the latest Lexington Four board meeting, the board took time to honor two long-serving members and reviewed important updates on local school’s progress and future improvement plans. … more
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Joint Municipal Water & Sewer tells Lexington locals that area growth heightens water needs

At the Nov. 12 Business over Breakfast event hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center, Jay Nicholson and Guy Schmoltze from the Joint Municipal Water & Sewer Commission told Lexington … more
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Cayce City Council honors longest serving U.S. senator and first chairwoman of Lexington County Council

South Carolina Sen. Nikki Setzler was honored at the most recent City of Cayce council meeting on Nov. 5. The District 26 representative, first elected in 1976, announced in early 2024 that he … more
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The last pecan pie

When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last ever, but the last one she made. I’ve not had a pecan pie … more
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South Carolina to enforce statewide cellphone ban in schools starting January 2025

Beginning in January 2025, a new statewide policy in South Carolina will require all public schools to enforce a ban on student use of cell phones during the school day. This policy, approved by … more
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66% of Lexington County voters cast ballots for Trump in 2024 election

Of the 190,088 Lexington County residents registered to vote, 147,971 voted in the 2024 General Election, and 96,965 of those that voted cast ballots for President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice … more
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Nursery Road Elementary Arts Magnet receives 12K grant for arts programs

Nursery Road Elementary School—Arts Magnet has been awarded $12,400 from the Distinguished Arts Program (DAP); a funding initiative managed by the South Carolina Department of Education. … more
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Lexington-Richland marching bands place at state championships

Three schools for the Lexington-Richland District Five have earned high honors at the South 3A and 4A marching band championships on Saturday, Oct. 16, showcasing the hard work and dedication. … more
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6 join Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors

The Lexington One Educational Foundation has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members include Julie Bartels, Jacqueline … more
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Recount set for Nov. 12 in Lexington 1 school trustee race

A recount for the Lexington School Trustee District One seat will take place on Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. due to the less than 1% between two candidates. The two candidates are Mike Anderson and Dana … more
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Charter Institute Schools improve scores on 2024 report cards

Charter Institute Schools have shown growth in their 2023-2024 report cards. The data represents each school’s performance from the previous school year. 67.9% of Institute schools … more
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SCDOT asks for public comment on policy

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is accepting public comment about their new Public Involvement Policy until Nov. 15. To review the draft policy, learn more or submit a comment … more
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Lexington County breaks ground on new water project

The Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission along with the town of Batesburg-Leesville broke ground in a ceremony to celebrate the progress of thele The event took place at the intersection … more
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1 dead after accident on l-26

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the person who died in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Nov. 3 near the 111 mile marker on Interstate-26 .68-year-old … more
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Department of Public Health amplifies messaging about lung cancer

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging state residents to stopsmoking and start early screening for lung cancer, in recognition of Lung CancerAwareness Month. Lung cancer is … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 14

FRIDAY, NOV. 15 Giftique Jingle Bell Bash Wingard’s Market (1403 N. Lake Dr.) invites you to its Giftique Jingle Bell Bash. Support local farmers, vendors, and businesses while enjoying an … more
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Lexington County teacher charged with assaulting students

Jermaine Cornelius Singletary, a 51-year-old teacher at Irmo Middle School has been accused of assaulting two students at the school. According to arrest warrants, Singletary has been charged … more
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Lexington County 2024 General Election results

Democrat David Robinson II is running for U.S. House of Representatives District 2, which covers Aiken, Barnwell, Orangeburg, Lexington and Richland counties. He will face Republican Joe Wilson. … more
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2024 Lexington Woofstock promoted pet adoption

The Humane Society of South Carolina has the annual Woofstock event each year. People were invited to bring their pets in costume. The event was held at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington on Nov. … more
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