Tag: Lexington County
Future of West Columbia’s infamous chicken plant unclear as city’s riverfront grows
House of Raeford has been a fixture in West Columbia for decades. Is it here to stay?
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Retail growth in Lexington County matches boom in population, manufacturing
Shopping follows commercial growth – then draws in more commercial growth.
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Portion of US 1 in Lexington County named after fallen trooper: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Trooper First Class Robert P. Perry’s family filled half the room during a ceremony to unveil signage designating a stretch of U.S. 1 in his honor.
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Finlay loses his House seat. Other Midlands winners, losers
A list of who won what and where in Tuesday’s general election
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Proposed penny tax for roads fails to pass in Lexington County
Residents apparently decided they don’t want any more taxes — even one to fix roads.
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Lexington residents to vote on sales tax increase to improve roads
A proposed 1% sales tax aims to improve the roads in Lexington County. Voters will decide if it happens or not.
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How to cast a ballot in Richland, Lexington counties on Election Day
Richland and Lexington County residents can use this guide to find their polling location, get a ride and know what to bring to the booth on Election Day.
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Early voting turnout quadruples that in SC primaries
South Carolina saw early voting for the first time during this year’s June primaries. Now, it has taken off in the General Election.
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FastCast for Monday, Nov. 8
A look at local, state and national news in a fast format from your reporters at Carolina News & Reporter.
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Murky waters: Controversy, confusion swirl around Lake Murray Dam Swim
Eleven-year-old Drew Smith died in 1997 in a horrific boating accident. Now his parents have withdrawn Drew’s name from a swim event held annually in his memory.
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The view from my front porch
My mom worries about getting sick. My brother hates his online classes. My sister frets about moving home. And my dad started a new job at our kitchen table.
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SAFE Lexington announces second annual 24/7 Safety Run
A Lexington running event will highlight the need for greater road safety for pedestrians and bikers.
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