Lexington County

Bitter cold and possible snow in the Lexington County forecast for this week

An Arctic air blast blew into South Carolina Monday, with lows in the mid-20s Monday morning and a high temperature forecast to be around 40 degrees for the day. Expect a low of 19 degrees Monday night and highs only reaching into the 30s Tuesday. The wind chill will make it feel much colder. There […]

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Winter Storm Warning issued for Lexington County for Friday by the National Weather Service – Ice accumulation predicted

A Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning by the National Weather Service for Friday and Friday night. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect for areas along and just south of the I-20 corridor. Confidence in impactful ice accumulations has increased in the warned area.

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It’s New Year’s Eve – Fireworks ordinances in effect in West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Springdale and Lexington County

West Columbia: In the City of West Columbia Fireworks can only be discharged from 9 AM on December 31 through 1:30 AM on January 1, 2025. Cayce: As we all look to celebrate the new year, our City, City of Cayce Police Department and City of Cayce Fire Department want you to be safe! The […]

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Former Police Chief of Lexington County town gets 15 years for cyberstalking and coerced sex

William Bruce Parker, 67, of West Columbia, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison yesterday after pleading guilty to cyberstalking resulting in serious bodily injury and communicating threats with the intent to extort victims for the production of pornography and coerced sex acts. Evidence presented to the court showed that Parker, a former Chief […]

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Storm damage reported in Lexington County

Damage has been reported on the Lexington County Facebook page with photos of some of the damage. There was also an unconfirmed report of a tornado sighting near Irmo. Click here County of Lexington Facebook page Storm damage has been reported in the following areas: – Tree on Amazon truck at Old Lexington Hwy. and […]

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Lexington County Solid Waste Management posts holiday operating hours with changes

The County of Lexington’s Department of Solid Waste Management wants to be sure residents are aware of upcoming holiday hours. Please note the following changes to the hours of operation during the Holidays and PLAN AHEAD as some services will be closed several days in a row this year. Collection and Recycling Centers will be […]

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Temperatures to drop sharply Tuesday evening, cold is coming

Highs were in the mid-80s Monday, but be prepared because cold weather is coming. A cold front was headed toward Lexington County Monday night. With the cold front, temperatures are expected to drop on Tuesday for trick-or-treaters. Freezing conditions are possible on Wednesday morning, Make sure you prepare your 4 P’s: People, Pets, Plants, and […]

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SCDOT announces traffic pattern change at Dooley Road and U.S. 1, near the I-20 Exit, in Lexington County

 SCDOT has implemented traffic pattern changes at the intersection of Dooley Road and U.S. 1 in Lexington County. This road work is part of the U.S. 1 over I-20 Interchange Improvement Project in Lexington County. A new left turn and a commercial driveway, providing access from Dooley Road to the Murphy Express and Bojangles, will open […]

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