| Current County News |
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| Thanksgiving Holiday |
Lexington County Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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| Carolina vs. Clemson Recycling Challenge |
 Clemson University and University of South Carolina fans will have the opportunity to compete in a special recycling challenge the week of November 16-22. Read more about the “battle of the bin,” also known as the Carolina/Clemson Office Paper Recycling Challenge, coordinated by Lexington County Solid Waste Management.
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| Rain Garden Workshop |
A Rain Garden Workshop will be held at the Cayce Municipal complex on Wednesday, December 3. The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium (LCSC) is proud to sponsor this workshop tailored to meet the homeowner’s needs in addressing the beautification of their property and removing pollutants from stormwater that would normally move off the site to creeks, streams and rivers. Read more on this flyer or the LCSC website. |
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Lexington County Lands Aviation Facility |
 West Star Aviation, Inc. announced that it will create a maintenance and refurbishment facility in Lexington County. The company’s investment is expected to be approximately $9 million and will create 105 new jobs. This is the company’s fourth location in the United States and the first one on the East Coast. See news release for more details.
Photo: (left to right) Jim Swehla, West Star Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing; Sam Haycraft, Exec. VP of Operations; Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat; Joe E. Taylor, Secretary, SC Dept of Commerce; Councilman Smokey Davis; Mike Durst, Exec VP & General Manager; Councilwoman Debbie Summers; Councilman Jim Kinard; Congressman Joe Wilson |
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New! Museum Featured on the Web |
You probably pass by it everyday, but did you know The Lexington County Museum is a hidden treasure? Nestled on acres of land in the middle of the Town of Lexington, the Museum is rich in history and education. Now you can visit our website to get a glimpse of the Museum and learn about what you may have missed. After seeing it on the web, you’ll want to step back in time and see the Museum in person! |
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| New! Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium Website |
The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium (LCSC) was created when Lexington County officials passed a resolution to join forces with Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program to tackle stormwater issues countywide. The goal of LCSC is to enhance water quality throughout the LCSC area through education, involvement and outreach; and by fostering partnerships with local governments, citizens, businesses and organizations to support healthy, fishable and swimmable waterways. The new website contains links to Carolina Clear consortiums and communities around the state, includes a toolbox of water quality information, important stormwater links, and resources for the public in the “What You Can Do” section. |
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| Student Athletes Lead Pledge at Council Meeting |
Gaston/Swansea Special Olympics student athletes, part of the Unified Sports Program at Swansea High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the County Council Meeting on October 14. These students learn Olympic-type sports while fostering positive relationships between persons with and without disabilities. They participate in local and state competitions; and many will have the opportunity to advance to Regional, National, or World Games. |
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| New Fire Stations to Reduce Insurance Premiums |
The Lexington County Fire Service has opened two new fire stations: the Cedar Grove Fire Station located at 134 Cedar Grove Road, Leesville and the Corley Mill Fire Station located at 121 Riverchase Way, Lexington. These new stations may significantly reduce insurance premiums to property owners within five miles of the new stations. Click here to read more about the new fire stations and their ratings. |
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| Monument Honors Victims of 9/11 |
Every year, Lexington County has remembered the terrorist attacks that happened on September 11, 2001. This year, thanks to the 2007 Leadership Lexington County Class, Sculptor Randall Hammonds and many generous donors, a monument was raised that will forever remind residents and guests of Lexington County of those lost on that tragic day. The monument was unveiled on Thursday, September 11 at a special ceremony at its permanent residence in front of the Marc J. Westbrook Judicial Center.
Photo: The Monument moments before it was unveiled to the public. |
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| New SC State Farmers Market Breaks Ground in Lexington County |
State and local leaders broke ground recently for the new State Farmers Market to be located in Lexington County. It will be a state-of-the-art agricultural complex serving both private and public sectors. See news release for more details.
Left to Right – Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat; Congressman Joe Wilson; Councilman Todd Cullum; Council Chairman Billy Derrick; George Lee, developer; Hugh Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture; Jim Anderson, developer; Councilman Bobby Keisler; Councilman John Carrigg; Councilman Bill Banning; Councilman Jim Kinard; Councilwoman Debbie Summers.
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Hurricane Season is Here - Are You Ready? |
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through November 30. This year the National Hurricane Center predicts 14 named tropical storms. From six to nine of these are expected to become hurricanes of which two to five could become major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
The Lexington County Emergency Management Division urges citizens to have a plan for a weather emergency. This should include making a family emergency kit to be self-sufficient for at least three days, and staying alert to weather radios (see article below), local television and radio stations when severe weather conditions are expected in our area.
For additional information on hurricane preparedness, please follow this link to the
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| Council Receives County Achievement Award |
Lexington County Council formally accepted the 2008 J. Mitchell Graham Memoria l Award from the South Carolina Association of Counties during its meeting on Tuesday, August 26. The award recognizes the achievements of the Lexington County Jail Overcrowding Committee in reducing by 22 percent the average daily inmate population at the county’s Detention Center since 2006.
The committee includes representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, the Clerk of Court’s Office, 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and County Council as well as the chief administrative circuit judge for Lexington County. In addition to cooperation among the participating departments, the committee addressed inmate population management issues through partnerships with other agencies including: the Solicitor’s Violent Crime Task Force, Celebrate Recovery, LRADAC/The Behavioral Health Center of the Midlands and the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
Members of the Jail Overcrowding Committee receive the J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award from Gregory Pearce, Jr., President of the S.C. Association of Counties. Above, members of County Council accept the award from Mr. Pearce. |
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| Alive at 25 |
The Alive at 25 safe-driver program is sponsored by the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department coordinates implementation of the program across South Carolina under a contract with the state chapter of the National Safety Council.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teen-agers in the nation. Unlike traditional driver education classes that focus on the mechanics of driving, Alive at 25 addresses drivers’ behavior.
Alive at 25 promotes good decision-making. It also provides teen-agers with the tools they need to drive safely in an environment shaped by peer pressure.
In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93 percent of participants in the Alive at 25 program report that they will change their driving behavior as a result of completing the course. Citizens can obtain information about the Alive at 25 program and other safety information by accessing the web site for the state chapter of the National Safety Council at www.scnsc.org.
Check out how Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is involved with Alive at 25…
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The Lexington County Emergency Management Division emphasizes the importance of having a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio in your home. The SAME programming code for receiving Lexington County specific alerts is: 045063. 
