NEWS

Lexington 2 bus drivers to transport evacuees from Charleston to Greenville

There are 52 Lexington Two school bus drivers who have volunteered to go to Charleston to transport Hurricane Matthew evacuees to Greenville. “We are proud of your willingness to step forward in times of need in our state,” Janet Dedmon posted on Lexington 2’s Facebook Page Wednesday. The lanes of I-26 will be reversed Wednesday afternoon in […]

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Lexington County shelter to open at 3 p.m. – list of pet-friendly motels

Shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from coastal counties. White Knoll High School is located at […]

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Co-sponsors Cyber Security Summit

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off a gathering today of state and local government leaders, higher education administrators and bankers to discuss cyber security threats to the public and private sectors. Treasurer Loftis – who lives in West Columbia – delivered opening remarks at the Cyber Security Summit along with co-sponsors Dr. Harris Pastides, […]

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Lexington 2 Bus Drivers report from Charleston Evacuation Mission

People needed help, so a group of Lexington 2 School Bus Drivers answered the call. With Hurricane Matthew evacuations initiated in Charleston, the Lexington 2 Bus Drivers volunteered to help transport evacuees from Charleston to Greenville, or anywhere else they needed to go to find safety. Cliff Jones, Lexington 2 Special Needs Transportation Supervisor, said […]

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The latest Hurricane Matthew forecast for Lexington County

Hurricanes are hard to predict. But the chance for rain associated with Hurricane Matthew is predicted to increase Thursday night in Lexington County. Wind gusts are expected to pick up to about 10-to-15 mph overnight Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast from late Wednesday afternoon. Even stronger winds associated with Matthew are forecast […]

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Attorney General Announces Price Gouging Statute in Effect

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that the price gouging statute is in effect upon notice that Governor Haley issued an executive order declaring state of emergency. “As we prepare for Hurricane Matthew to make landfall in South Carolina, it’s imperative that South Carolinians make necessary preparations and follow safety instructions. Our state […]

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Lexington County offices closed rest of the week

 LEXINGTON COUNTY GOVERNEMENT MOVES INTO OPCON 3 AHEAD OF HURRICANE MATTHEW, COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS CLOSED THROUGH REMAINDER OF THE WEEK The Lexington County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has moved into OPCON 3 level, which is a partial to full activation of the County’s Emergency Operation Center, ahead of Hurricane Matthew. […]

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West Columbia offices closed

News Release City of West Columbia Closes Offices Due to Hurricane Matthew In preparation for Hurricane Matthew, Governor Haley has issued a mandatory evacuation of South Carolina’s coast.  Consequently, the Governor has closed state government offices and schools and has asked local jurisdictions to do the same in an effort to keep vehicles off of […]

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