Tag: Lexington County
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 Now his parents have withdrawn Drew’s name from a swim event held annually in his memory.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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Timeline of the tragedy of Faye Marie Swetlik
When 6 year old Faye Marie Swetlik disappeared from her Cayce, South Carolina, yard on Feb. 10, a massive multi-jurisdictional search was launched. This timeline details each day the search that ended in the tragic discovery of her body – and the body of her killer.
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I-20 construction will take longer than expected
Construction on I-20 has been going on for years. Find out why it’s taking longer than anticipated and when drivers can expect the work to be done.
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Okra comes fried and grilled at the Okra Strut this weekend
The 46th annual Okra Strut opens Friday in celebration of the town of Irmo and the distinctive green pod.
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Getting lost in fall fun at a Lexington County corn maze
Clinton Sease Farm has opened its annual corn maze to the public. The maze presents a new challenge every year and has been growing in popularity since it first opened 15 years ago.
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