South Congaree and Pine Ridge

SCDOT to close and detour Pine Street bridge in South Congaree, over Congaree Creek, for repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Pine Street bridge over Congaree Creek in Lexington County for repairs beginning Monday, August 17. The bridge is expected to reopen by September 18. These dates may change depending on weather conditions.As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A […]

Every public school in Lexington County assigned a school resource officer

For the first time in history, each public school in Lexington County has a permanently assigned school resource officer, 39 of whom are Lexington County deputies. “This is a landmark accomplishment that has taken a lot of work and cooperation from all the law enforcement agencies and the five school districts across Lexington County,” Sheriff […]

Apply to become Lexington 2 bus driver; get credit for commercial, military experience

Job candidates who apply to become school bus drivers in Lexington Two will receive credit for their years of experience in previous commercial driving positions and in the military, effectively boosting their starting pay with the district. The opportunity for a larger starting salary is in addition to other benefits of working as a school […]