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| Recent Council Recognitions |
Lexington County Recognized for Flood Prevention Accomplishments
Chris Stone, Lexington County Floodplain Manager, recently accepted an award on behalf of the County for obtaining a Class 8 rating under FEMA’s voluntary Community Rating System (CRS) Program. As a result of this achievement, flood insurance policy holders in the county will see a five percent reduction in flood insurance rates. Presenting the award is Lisa Jones, DNR State Coordinator of the Flood Mitigation Program. For more information on the CRS Program, click here.
DHEC Presents Spare the Air Awards
Lexington County recently received two DHEC 2008 Spare the Air Awards presented by Myra Reece, DHEC Bureau Chief for Air Quality. Synithia Williams received an individual award and Lexington Medical Center received an award for being environmentally conscious.
 From left to right – Synithia Williams, Lexington County Public Works and Storm Water Management and Myra Reese, DHEC Bureau Chief for Air Quality.
From left to right - Myra Reese, DHEC; and Dale Thompson, Mike Biediger, Thad Westbrook and Mike Greeley; Lexington Medical Center Board representatives.
CMC of SC Award Recognition
County Council recently recognized CMC Steel of SC who received the "2008 Best Large Recycling Business Award" from the SC Department of Commerce and the State Recycling Market Development Advisory Committee. Located in Lexington County, CMC Steel South Carolina is one of the most productive rebar mills in the world and is also a world-class mini-mill  producing a wide array of products. By using steel scrap, CMC Steel South Carolina is an important contributor to recycling efforts. The scrap is sorted and classified so that it adheres to the strict chemical and residual requirement of the various grades produced at the mill.
From left to right- Ben Kumangai, Environmental Specialist with CMC Steel of SC and Dave Eger, Lexington County Solid Waste.
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| Town of Lexington and Lexington County Celebrate Arbor Day with Dedication |
The Town of Lexington and Lexington County celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, December 5 with a tree planting ceremony at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center.
This year to commemorate Arbor Day, the Town and County planted a Ginkgo tree in the Judicial Center plaza honoring local veterans. In the photo are a group of Lexington's park employees and local veterans. See news release for more information. |
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Lexington County Lands Aviation Facility |
 West Star Aviation, Inc. announced that it will create a maintenance and refurbishment facility in Lexington County. The company’s investment is expected to be approximately $9 million and will create 105 new jobs. This is the company’s fourth location in the United States and the first one on the East Coast. See news release for more details.
Photo: (left to right) Jim Swehla, West Star Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing; Sam Haycraft, Exec. VP of Operations; Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat; Joe E. Taylor, Secretary, SC Dept of Commerce; Councilman Smokey Davis; Mike Durst, Exec VP & General Manager; Councilwoman Debbie Summers; Councilman Jim Kinard; Congressman Joe Wilson |
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New! Museum Featured on the Web |
You probably pass by it everyday, but did you know The Lexington County Museum is a hidden treasure? Nestled on acres of land in the middle of the Town of Lexington, the Museum is rich in history and education. Now you can visit our website to get a glimpse of the Museum and learn about what you may have missed. After seeing it on the web, you’ll want to step back in time and see the Museum in person! |
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| New! Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium Website |
The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium (LCSC) was created when Lexington County officials passed a resolution to join forces with Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program to tackle stormwater issues countywide. The goal of LCSC is to enhance water quality throughout the LCSC area through education, involvement and outreach; and by fostering partnerships with local governments, citizens, businesses and organizations to support healthy, fishable and swimmable waterways. The new website contains links to Carolina Clear consortiums and communities around the state, includes a toolbox of water quality information, important stormwater links, and resources for the public in the “What You Can Do” section. |
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| New Fire Stations to Reduce Insurance Premiums |
The Lexington County Fire Service has opened two new fire stations: the Cedar Grove Fire Station located at 134 Cedar Grove Road, Leesville and the Corley Mill Fire Station located at 121 Riverchase Way, Lexington. These new stations may significantly reduce insurance premiums to property owners within five miles of the new stations. Click here to read more about the new fire stations and their ratings. |
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| Monument Honors Victims of 9/11 |
Every year, Lexington County has remembered the terrorist attacks that happened on September 11, 2001. This year, thanks to the 2007 Leadership Lexington County Class, Sculptor Randall Hammonds and many generous donors, a monument was raised that will forever remind residents and guests of Lexington County of those lost on that tragic day. The monument was unveiled on Thursday, September 11 at a special ceremony at its permanent residence in front of the Marc J. Westbrook Judicial Center.
Photo: The Monument moments before it was unveiled to the public. |
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| New SC State Farmers Market Breaks Ground in Lexington County |
State and local leaders broke ground recently for the new State Farmers Market to be located in Lexington County. It will be a state-of-the-art agricultural complex serving both private and public sectors. See news release for more details.
Left to Right – Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat; Congressman Joe Wilson; Councilman Todd Cullum; Council Chairman Billy Derrick; George Lee, developer; Hugh Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture; Jim Anderson, developer; Councilman Bobby Keisler; Councilman John Carrigg; Councilman Bill Banning; Councilman Jim Kinard; Councilwoman Debbie Summers.
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| Council Receives County Achievement Award |
Lexington County Council formally accepted the 2008 J. Mitchell Graham Memoria l Award from the South Carolina Association of Counties during its meeting on Tuesday, August 26. The award recognizes the achievements of the Lexington County Jail Overcrowding Committee in reducing by 22 percent the average daily inmate population at the county’s Detention Center since 2006.
The committee includes representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, the Clerk of Court’s Office, 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and County Council as well as the chief administrative circuit judge for Lexington County. In addition to cooperation among the participating departments, the committee addressed inmate population management issues through partnerships with other agencies including: the Solicitor’s Violent Crime Task Force, Celebrate Recovery, LRADAC/The Behavioral Health Center of the Midlands and the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
Members of the Jail Overcrowding Committee receive the J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award from Gregory Pearce, Jr., President of the S.C. Association of Counties. Above, members of County Council accept the award from Mr. Pearce. |
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| Alive at 25 |
The Alive at 25 safe-driver program is sponsored by the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department coordinates implementation of the program across South Carolina under a contract with the state chapter of the National Safety Council.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teen-agers in the nation. Unlike traditional driver education classes that focus on the mechanics of driving, Alive at 25 addresses drivers’ behavior.
Alive at 25 promotes good decision-making. It also provides teen-agers with the tools they need to drive safely in an environment shaped by peer pressure.
In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93 percent of participants in the Alive at 25 program report that they will change their driving behavior as a result of completing the course. Citizens can obtain information about the Alive at 25 program and other safety information by accessing the web site for the state chapter of the National Safety Council at www.scnsc.org.
Check out how Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is involved with Alive at 25…
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The Lexington County Emergency Management Division emphasizes the importance of having a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio in your home. The SAME programming code for receiving Lexington County specific alerts is: 045063. 
