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In today's newsletter:

  • How Dutch Fork’s late rally fell short at Lexington Roundball Classic
  • Leesville community mourns driver killed in late-night Fairview Road crash
  • Which Lexington restaurants disappeared—and what’s replacing them—in 2025?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 52, low: 38.
  • Thursday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dutch Fork finishes runner-up in the American Bracket of the Lexington Roundball Classic (wltx.com) — Lexington basketball fans just saw a thriller at Lexington High School, where Dutch Fork fell 63-59 to North Augusta in the American Bracket final of the Lexington Roundball Classic. The Silver Foxes erased a 12-point deficit before falling late, with Dutch Fork’s Justus Bell and Samajae Govan earning all-tournament honors.
   

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2. Leesville man killed after veering off the road, striking a tree Dec. 27 (lexingtonchronicle.com) — A 44-year-old Leesville man, Kai Lin Earl Maroney, died late Dec. 27 after his vehicle left Fairview Road in Leesville and struck a tree, according to the Lexington County Coroner. He was wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene, and both the coroner’s office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing to investigate the Lexington County crash.
   

3. 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. Some spaces are already being reimagined, like the former Tap House, now Charter 803 Bar & Grill, while others leave noticeable gaps in the local dining scene.
   

4. 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 puts Lexington near the top of the state’s best places to live for 2026, just behind Greenville. The list highlights cost of living, housing prices, and lifestyle factors, with Myrtle Beach profiled in detail as one of several strong options across the state.
   

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    Does anyone know who cares for the cat colony by the bank by Roses on South Lake Road and Two Notch Road? I would like to connect with her as I have… (Nextdoor Garden Pond)
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    I had a disturbing experience and want to share so maybe it will help someone else. I took my dog to the vet on Tuesday Dec. 23 because on Sunday,… (Nextdoor Muddy Springs)
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  • Merry Christmas from Sheriff Koon and everyone here at the Lexington County Sheriff's Department! We hope you have a safe day with friends and family... (X: LCSD_News)
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