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What's up Lexington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could McMaster’s order change Lexington One’s construction contracts?
  • Which Lexington favorites disappeared from the local dining scene this year?
  • Where Lexington ranks among South Carolina’s best places to live for 2026

Also on today's calendar: Book Donation Day.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 61, low: 37.
  • Friday: Sun followed by clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington 1 weighs procurement changes following executive order (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Lexington County School District One leaders are debating whether to pause their minority business contracting preferences after Gov. Henry McMaster’s new executive order on race-based procurement. Board members tabled a decision until January, worried that changing too quickly could hurt local projects but waiting could force costly rebids. District staff say they still lack clear guidance on how the order applies to Lexington One.
   

• From beloved restaurants to shops, these Columbia area businesses closed in 2025 (thestate.com) — Several familiar Lexington spots shut their doors in 2025, including Wayback Burgers on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington Tap House on Charter Oak Road, and RF’s Corner Grill on West Main. A Cafe Strudel location on South Lake Drive also closed and is slated to be reimagined by new owners. The roundup also highlights numerous restaurant and retail closures across West Columbia, Columbia, and nearby towns.
   

• Looking to move to SC in 2026? Myrtle Beach rated a top spot (myrtlebeachonline.com) — If you’re weighing a move within South Carolina, a new Houzeo ranking lists Lexington among the state’s top places to live for 2026, alongside Myrtle Beach and Greenville. The report highlights South Carolina’s relatively low cost of living and taxes, while detailing Myrtle Beach’s housing prices, job market, and tourism-driven challenges that potential movers should consider.
   

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  • Norman Powell leads Miami to victory after Nikola Jokic leaves with Injury (thestate.com)
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