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Good morning Lexington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this man missing after leaving Lexington County Detention?
  • How Lexington County is gearing up to celebrate 250 years of history
  • How Lexington’s longtime sheriff stacks up in South Carolina corruption sentences

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man still missing after disappearing from detention center months ago (wach.com) — Lexington Police are asking for help finding 24-year-old Elijah Hunter Kendrick Kirby, who disappeared after being released from the Lexington County Detention Center on October 30 and hasn’t been seen since. He’s described as a white male, 6 feet tall and 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Morrison at 803-359-1569.
   

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• Episode 25: Bringing Lexington County's History to Life with JR Fennell (lakemurraycountry.com) — Lexington County history buffs get the spotlight in a new Explore Lake Murray Country podcast episode featuring museum director J.R. Fennell. He discusses the Lexington County Museum’s role, preparations for America’s 250th, and expanding African-American history and genealogy research, plus shares upcoming ways residents can connect with local heritage.
   

• How will Chuck Wright's sentence rank among the prison time of SC sheriffs found guilty of crimes? (postandcourier.com) — A statewide look at South Carolina sheriffs convicted of crimes highlights how former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts’ one-year federal sentence compares to others. Metts, who led the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office for 42 years, is part of the context as officials await sentencing for former Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright on corruption and drug charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To the Lady who's daughters Funko Stranger things were stolen from her porch, My daughter has Dustin and Will she is willing to give your daughter.
    They were duplicates. I msged you last night on the post (Nextdoor Pleasant Hill)
  • I have a 65 inch tv that got dropped and now has lines through the screen while its on.
    As it no longer works properly, we we're wanting to throw it away. I called the trash company to schedule a bulk trash pickup but they won't pickup a… (Nextdoor The Mill)
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🗞 Nearby News

West Columbia

  • Capital Countdown: Where to ring in the New Year in the Columbia area (thestate.com)
  • Lexington Health to drop major insurer. Here's what to do if you're impacted. (thestate.com)
  • Midlands Pup Shots! December 22 (abccolumbia.com)

Cayce

  • Community Partners Host Winter Wonderland at Cayce Elementary School (westmetronews.com)
  • Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas selected as Chairman of the National League of Cities 2026 Small Cities Leadership Council (westmetronews.com)

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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