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In today's newsletter:

  • What hidden stories of old Lexington live on Fox Street?
  • How a FedEx tip led to a major Swansea gun conviction

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington County Museum preserves area's colonial history (wistv.com) — If you’ve ever wondered how Lexington got its start, the Lexington County Museum on Fox Street off Highway 378 offers an up-close look at the town’s colonial roots. With historic homes, artifacts, and even a cell phone tour option, it’s an easy way for residents to explore local history without leaving town.
   

• Lexington County man pleads guilty to illegally possessing guns (abccolumbia.com) — A Swansea man connected to packages of marijuana and THC edibles has pled guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms after an investigation that involved SLED and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators say multiple guns and large quantities of marijuana products were seized, and the man now faces up to 10 years in federal prison plus fines and supervised release.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    I’ve lived in Coventry for a couple years, but I’m a recent college graduate with a full time job looking to cat sit / house sit on the side. If… (Nextdoor Coventry)
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    They rake leaves and pinestraw, trim hedges, clean flower beds, put out mulch, pinestraw or rocks! Call to get your estimate today! (Nextdoor Basin Rock Lane)
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Future Opening: Overnight Custodian in Lexington. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Columbia

  • Lake wind advisory issued for Inland Berkeley until Monday morning (thestate.com)
  • Lexington Health to drop major insurer. Here's what to do if you're impacted. (thestate.com)
  • Lexington County Coroner releases name of victim of fatal head-on crash (westmetronews.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)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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