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Lexington County is set to break records with a projected 1,600 single-family home permits this year, marking a significant surge in residential development!

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Lexington County staff: single-family permits on pace for roughly 1,600 this year
Planning staff told the commission the county has recorded 335 site-built residential permits through the early third-quarter period and is on track for roughly 1,600 single-family permits in 2026; manufactured-home permits stand at about 80 so far.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Lexington School District 4 is facing significant challenges as it projects an influx of 1,000 new students while grappling with limited resources and high financing needs.

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Lexington School District 4 outlines enrollment projections, capacity and financing challenges to county planners
Lexington School District 4 told the planning commission it has capacity for roughly 4,915 students, about 1,500 seats currently available, and used a 0.42 student-per-house yield to estimate that 11 approved subdivisions at full buildout (about 2,279 homes) could add roughly 1,000 students; the district said large capital projects typically require a 2–4 year bond referendum process.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Batesburg-Leesville Town Council just took a crucial step towards disaster preparedness by adopting a plan that opens the door to FEMA funding for future emergencies.

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Council adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan to secure FEMA eligibility
Council approved the Central Midlands Council of Governments' Hazard Mitigation Plan, which town officials said enables access to FEMA mitigation funds in the event of natural disasters.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Batesburg-Leesville Town Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a $656,713 change order to decommission the former water plant, but what does this mean for the town's water future?

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Council approves amended $656,713 change order to decommission former water plant
Batesburg-Leesville council approved Change Order No. 4 to decommission the former water plant, Bridal Pump Station and Towne Pond facilities, approving $656,713 for contractor work after amending the contract to remove an exclusion about abandoned water lines.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Lexington County Council just greenlit a significant economic boost with the approval of Ordinance 26-09 for Prisma Cable Systems USA, paving the way for exciting growth opportunities!

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Council approves fee‑in‑lieu agreement ordinance for Prisma Cable Systems USA (Ordinance 26‑09)
On third reading the council approved Ordinance 26‑09 authorizing execution of a fee‑in‑lieu agreement and multi‑county park benefits for Prisma Cable Systems USA LLC (Project Rembin), citing chapters of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Lexington County has taken a bold step by joining the fight against ultra-processed food makers, with a decisive vote to partner with the Kaski Law Firm for litigation.

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Lexington County votes to join multi‑jurisdiction ultra‑processed food litigation
Lexington County Council voted to join multi‑jurisdiction litigation against ultra‑processed food makers and approved an attorney fee agreement with Kaski Law Firm; the motion passed with one recorded 'no' vote from Councilman Bishop.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Exciting plans are underway for Riverbanks Zoo's Bridge to the Wild expansion, featuring new habitats for tigers, primates, and red pandas, along with a stunning elevated boardwalk!

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Riverbanks Zoo previews Bridge to the Wild expansion, targets construction start in 2027
Riverbanks Zoo representative Lachlan Wooten told council the Bridge to the Wild project will add an elevated boardwalk, restaurant and new habitats (primates, red pandas, tigers) across roughly 4.5 acres. Staff expect construction to begin in 2027, with vertical building in 2028 and possible guest openings in 2028'29 depending on approvals and animal moves.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We are proud to continue our Meet the Leaders Shaping Lexington’s Future series by introducing your Democratic candidate for SC House District 87, Reid Beaman. See the answers to Reid's other questions and find out more about him at lexcodems.org/Reid

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August 20, 2026 at 1:16 PM
As data centers threaten to dominate our energy landscape by 2030, local commissioners are grappling with the implications and potential regulations for their town.

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Commission begins zoning discussion for potential data centers, asks staff to circulate draft I2 language
Commission members reviewed background materials on data centers, raised concerns about energy use, lobbying, annexation and long-term reuse of infrastructure, and asked staff to circulate a draft special industrial (I2) zoning classification for consideration at the next meeting with attorney review.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:38 AM
#Columbia (SC) cops have a fit because a man is legally filming them, so they find a #BS way to violate his rights.

THIS is why the #ACLU is so damn necessary

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COPS LIE to arrest man for recording them
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April 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Lexington County's proposed budget for FY2026–27 reveals a staggering $90.5 million shortfall, sparking a critical budget process that will shape the future of local services.

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Lexington County releases $395.8M requested budget; administrator reports $90.5M shortfall
County officials presented the FY2026–27 requested budget totaling $395,799,747 and a requested general fund of $262,652,196; the county administrator said estimated revenues of $305,250,242 leave a projected shortfall of about $90,549,505. The county also received its annual audit with no material compliance findings.
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March 31, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Special election right before Christmas 🎄 in #RichlandCounty & #LexingtonCounty, South Carolina y’all. @taniel.bsky.social & @charlesgaba.com & @dailykos.com please get some 👀 on this.
District 88, which is part of Lexington has a special election on Tuesday, Dec 23rd and we have a Democrat running! There will be early voting Mon- Fri, Dec 8th -19th. Not sure if you're in District 88? Check the map below.

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November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Lexington County has decided to halt the school-district questionnaire amid heated debates about its effectiveness and legal implications, reshaping how development approvals align with school planning.

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Council committee pauses school questionnaire used in concurrency reviews after heated debate
After a lengthy and contentious discussion, Lexington County committees voted to stop sending the current school‑district questionnaire as part of the county’s concurrency review process and directed staff to revisit metrics and school‑district engagement.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Midlands Business Leadership Group just unveiled "3 Rivers," a dynamic branding initiative designed to transform our riverfront trail into a regional attraction!

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Midlands Business Leadership Group unveils "3 Rivers" branding for regional riverfront trail
A regional branding effort led by the Midlands Business Leadership Group and Shernoff Newman presented '3 Rivers' as an umbrella identity for the riverfront trail linking Lake Murray to Columbia and Casey; River Alliance will own and maintain the brand.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Lexington County's Capital Project Sales Tax Commission is pushing to delay a crucial penny-sales-tax referendum to 2027 for better public engagement and project alignment.

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Capital projects commission recommends moving penny‑sales‑tax referendum to 2027; council to consider timing
The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission voted to recommend that the county postpone a penny‑sales‑tax referendum until 2027 to allow alignment with an upcoming county traffic study and expanded public outreach; council agreed to prepare a resolution for consideration.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Family Seeks Justice in 2023 Killing of Lexington County Man as Suspect Tied to Manhunt and Series of Violent Crimes #crimeandcask # MarkBedenbaugh #LexingtonCounty
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October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Lexington County's Planning Committee has set the residential detached limit at six units per acre while also factoring in ponds and water areas in density calculations—what does this mean for future developments?

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Planning committee keeps residential 'detached limited' at six units per acre, approves three subdivisions
Lexington County planning committee left the residential detached limited density at six units per acre (including ponds/water acreage in calculations) and approved three concurrency reviews for residential subdivisions; proposed Land Development Manual amendments for Chapin were deferred for further work before the November public hearing.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Lexington County is securing vital funding for its airport layout plan while advancing major industrial projects like Project Badger—what does this mean for the future of local development?

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County committees approve airport grant and multiple project agreements tied to 'Project Badger'
Lexington County committees accepted a state aeronautics grant for the airport layout plan and approved resolutions and first‑reading ordinances tied to Project Badger and other multi‑county park agreements following an executive session.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Lexington County Council just made significant strides by approving new ordinances, budget adjustments, and law-enforcement grants in a single meeting!

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Lexington County Council approves ordinances, grants and resolutions; appointments split before final selection
At its Oct. 14 meeting, Lexington County Council approved multiple ordinances, accepted two law-enforcement grants and a budget of related amendments, and took appointments after a split poll on a stormwater advisory nominee.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM