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Hi Lexington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 2026 projects will change how you live and drive locally?
  • Which River Bluff and Irmo stars just earned Athlete of the Week?
  • Which Lexington lawmakers will shape your taxes, roads, and schools next week?

Also on today's calendar: Lexington Upscale Consignment Spring 2026 Sale.

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 53, low: 28.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are the major developments to watch for in Lexington County in 2026 (thestate.com) — Major construction and development projects are reshaping Lexington County in 2026, from a new Courtyard by Marriott rising in downtown Lexington to fresh restaurants and an ice cream shop coming to Columbia Avenue. West Columbia and Cayce will also see major road, parking, and infrastructure upgrades that could change how Lexington-area residents drive, park, and dine over the next two years.
   

• Irmo, River Bluff hoops stars named Athlete of the Week (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Lexington County hoops fans have two standout Athletes of the Week, including River Bluff’s double-double machine Chaelyn Tifre and Irmo’s high-scoring guard Christian Brown. As region play tips off, both stars are leading teams that local fans will be watching closely through the rest of the season.
   

• Who represents Richland, Lexington County in the statehouse? Here's who to know (thestate.com) — Lexington County residents get a clear look at which state lawmakers will be shaping decisions on taxes, roads, and school funding as the General Assembly reconvenes next week. The piece highlights key Richland and Lexington County representatives and senators, their leadership roles, and how their committee assignments could influence issues that directly affect Midlands communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone, our cat Biscuit went missing yesterday around 3PM and we are worried sick.
    He is grey and white with a green bow tie collar with our information on it. It’s an easy release so it may have gotten snagged and come off at some… (Nextdoor Vintner's Wood)
  • Huge shot in the dark but— If anyone was at the walk for peace tonight in Lexington, I am missing a pin from my purse.
    It is a silver and blue-green butterfly and is about an inch and a half tall and wide. It holds a lot of sentimental value to me. It’s not worth… (Nextdoor Cherokee Lakes Lexington)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Where to see the Buddhist monks' Walk for Peace in Columbia, SC on Saturday (thestate.com)
  • Feds Say R.J. May Was a 'Hub' of Child Porn Distribution, Seek 20-Year Sentence (fitsnews.com)
  • Crossroads 2026: Attorney General's Office Seeks SLED Investigation over ‘Political Stalking' (fitsnews.com)

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