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🌱 Patch AM: What West Columbia’s new Mayor Pro-Tem means for Lexington-area neighbors
Spotted on the Lexington calendar: Southern Sky - A Tribute to the Eagles
Good morning Lexington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What West Columbia’s new Mayor Pro-Tem means for Lexington-area neighbors
- How a Lexington woman’s NC crash led to jail time
- See how one Lexington yard became a must-see holiday spectacle
Also on today's calendar: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Village Square Theatre.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lexingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 57, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Plenty of sun, but colder, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. West Columbia Dist. 1 City Councilman Mike Green elected West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem (westmetronews.com) — West Columbia District 1 Councilman Mike Green has been chosen by his colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem, a leadership role that will influence decisions affecting nearby Lexington-area communities. Green, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2025, says he’s focused on keeping West Columbia “moving in the right direction,” a priority closely tied to regional growth in Lexington County. 
2. Dare County judge sentences Tiffany Phillips to 75 days in jail for vehicle death charge (wcti12.com) — A Lexington woman has been sentenced to 75 days in jail and a year of supervised probation after being convicted of misdemeanor death by vehicle in a June crash in Dare County, North Carolina. Court records show she must also complete 75 hours of community service and pay over $1,400 in fines and costs after a head-on collision that killed another driver.
3. Family's holiday light display spreads joy to Lexington neighborhood (wistv.com) — A Lexington family in the Stoney Creek subdivision has turned their front yard into a massive holiday light and inflatable display that’s become a neighborhood tradition. Ann and Kevin Myhill say their 5,000 lights and 30 inflatables are all about spreading joy, especially as news feels heavier. Neighbors are invited to enjoy the whimsical scene, from sea creatures to Darth Vader and Santa.
4. Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion with no winner (counton2.com) — Lexington lottery players should double-check their Powerball tickets after a $50,000 DoublePlay winner was sold at Pitt Stop #41 in town. With no jackpot winner, the prize has climbed to $1 billion, and players across South Carolina are being urged to review recent numbers. Winners have 180 days to claim prizes through the South Carolina Education Lottery.
📸 Around Lexington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington
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★ Featured events ★
- Southern Sky - A Tribute to the Eagles
Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St, Lexington
3:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Village Square Theatre
Village Square Theatre , 105 Caughman Rd , Lexington
3:00 pm
Sunday December 14
📣 Lexington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Salem UMC's Annual Christmas Bazaar
1321 Salem Church Rd , Irmo
2:00 pm - What Child Is This? - Christmas Presentation
201 Lake Murray Blvd , Irmo
11:00 pm - 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
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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
- BEANIE IS HOME!!!
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! And all the helpful advice! He is safe and sound tonight! (Nextdoor Grayland Forest) - I really need someone to take care of the leaves at my house.
I thought Brandon was going to do this, but he has ghosted me. I had him to ssome work previously and paid him quite a bit more than he asked,… (Nextdoor Westbrook)
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1365195-2) in Lexington. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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