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🌱 Patch AM: How the new Dutch Fork Elementary could change your child’s school path
And on the Lexington Patch calendar - Monday Night Group Dance Classes
Good day Lexington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new Dutch Fork Elementary could change your child’s school path
- Which former Lexington star appears on South Carolina’s Mr. Football honor roll?
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lexingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, but colder, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 56, low: 32.
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lexington-Richland 5 reveals new Dutch Fork Elementary School plans (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Lexington County’s 2024 school bond is now taking shape, with detailed plans for a new Dutch Fork Elementary and major rezoning that will shift where many local students attend school starting in 2026–27. District Five leaders outlined new school configurations, building designs, and program moves in Irmo, Chapin, and surrounding areas, all aimed at easing crowding and expanding learning space. 
Find out what's happening in Lexingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Northwestern's Tamarion Watkins named SC Mr. Football for 2025 season (thestate.com) — Lexington sports fans will recognize former Wildcats star Shaq Roland on this updated list of South Carolina’s Mr. Football winners, which now includes 2025 honoree Tamarion Watkins from Northwestern. The story highlights Watkins’ standout defensive stats, his role in a second straight state title, and the full history of past Mr. Football recipients from across the state.
📸 Around Lexington
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Monday Night Group Dance Classes
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce , 103 Legion Plaza Rd. , Columbia
6:15 pm - Coffee Talk
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center , 800 Lake Murray Blvd. , Irmo
8:00 am - Atakwa District Roundtable
LDS Church , 1620 S Malden Dr , Florence
7:00 pm - Christmas Band Concert
Dutch Fork High Irmo, SC 29063
7:00 pm - Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 am - Ribbon Cutting: Richland Co. Office of Small Business Opportunity
Irmo Chamber , 1235 Columbia Avenue , Irmo
11:30 am - Capital Rivers District Holiday Party and Awards Dinner
Shandon Presbyterian Church , 607 Woodrow St , Columbia
6:00 pm - Winter Camp 2025 - Winter Camp
Camp Barstow , 100 Ruby Riser Rd , Batesburg
5:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Christmas lights?
Anyone have a decent list of houses with Xmas lights in the lexington area? Looking to go for a drive to see local houses and decorations. (Nextdoor Planters Station) - Hey good evening.
Wanted to know which church or any place you know of that will have a clothing pantry/ give away for kids? (Nextdoor Persimmon Grove)
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lexington. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Columbia
- Scratch-N-Spin, Meeting Street Artisan Market, D's Wings, State of the Art Pottery, and Steel Hands Brewery were stops on the C-WC Chamber's Parade Day Trolley (westmetronews.com)
- West Columbia hosts festive day with Holiday Parade Lights (wach.com)
- Cold Weather Advisory issued for all of Lexington County Sunday night and Monday night (westmetronews.com)
Chapin
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!
-- The Patch AM Team
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