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Lexington County and Richland County Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding, and Harvest Hope Food Bank Donation Drive and Event |
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be an electronics waste recycling and paper shredding event at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Harbison Blvd. in Irmo for Lexington and Richland County residents, only. In addition to recycling, donations to Harvest Hope Food Bank are encouraged and will be accepted. Lexington County Solid Waste Management, Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling, Keep the Midlands Beautiful and Carolina Records Information Management (CRIM) are teaming together to host this electronics recycling and paper shredding event. For more information, please visit the Solid Waste Management Recycling website. |
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| Lexington County’s 7th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade |
 The annual Lexington County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Main Street on Sunday, November 8, 2009 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Click here or contact Sharon Willis at 785-1454 for more information.
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| Holiday Closing |
| Lexington County Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. |
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| Introducing the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program |
 The Lexington County Green Business Certification Program has been approved by County Council! The goal of the program is to recognize businesses who are environmental good stewards in the areas of waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation and air quality.
To introduce the program, the Public Works and Solid Waste Departments will be holding a Lexington County Green Business Seminar on November 20, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia. Lunch will be provided. Click here for more information. |
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Get in the Game...Recycle! |
CAROLINA vs. CLEMSON Office Paper Recycling Challenge
 USC and Clemson fans will face off once again in the “Battle of the Bin.” This year’s Office Paper Recycling Challenge will take place the week of November 15-21. Fans can bring their office paper to any of the County’s eleven Collection and Recycling Centers during that week and place it in the cart representing their team. The team with the most paper recycled will win this year’s challenge. Participants will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for prizes, including gift cards and one year of free curbside service provided by Southland Sanitation or Earthwaste. For more information click here.
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| Applications for Accommodations Tax Funds Being Accepted |
January 4, 2010 is the deadline to apply for accommodations tax funds from Lexington County for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
The funds must be used for tourism-related expenditures which comply with Section 6-4-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.
Organizations interested in applying for funds should contact Lexington County Council, 212 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072; Telephone 803-785-8103.
 Accommodations Tax Funds Application
 Temporary Alcohol Beverage License Fee Fund (Festivals) Application
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Council Recently Honored Hendrix for Service |
 Council member Billy Derrick presented Susie Hendrix with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the Lexington County Library Board.
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| Red Bank Collection and Recycling Center Closed September 30 |
 The Red Bank Collection and Recycling Center located on Hwy. 6 has permanently closed as of September 30, 2009. For a list of alternative Collection and Recycling Centers click here. For more information on the closing, visit the Solid Waste Management home page.
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| County Receives Stimulus Funds |
 Lexington County is receiving funds through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also referred to as the stimulus bill. The County is one of many local jurisdictions throughout the state and country that is receiving stimulus funds. A new webpage is available to provide information, updates, and detailed information about County projects funded through the ARRA. Click here for details.
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| Fisher Tank Holds Groundbreaking |
Fisher Tank’s groundbreaking on August 5, 2009 marked the beginning of the transition to their new home in the Batesburg-Leesville Industrial Park. Not only does Fisher Tank bring its reputation as a leader in the storage tank industry, but it also creates an investment in the community that fosters several new job opportunities. With over thirty people attending, Lexington County, Batesburg Leesville, SC Department of Commerce and the Central SC Alliance showed their enthusiasm in welcoming Fisher Tank to its new community and showed their appreciation to a company that has been a part of the Lexington business community for twenty years. The groundbreaking was the culmination of a state, county and local government process and the cooperation that went into making the expansion possible.
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Jack Whitlow, Fisher Tank VP ; Smokey Davis, Lexington County Council (LCC) ; Joe E. Taylor, Secretary of Commerce; Paul Windham, Fisher Tank VP ; Jim Kinard, LCC ; Debbie Summers, LCC ; John Fisher, Fisher Tank VP ; Billy Derrrick, LCC ; Rita Crapps, Mayor – Pro-Tem Batesburg Leesville ; Bill Banning, LCC ; Johnny Jeffcoat, LCC ; Bobby Keisler, LCC
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| New! Pay Traffic Tickets and Fines Online |
 Lexington County Central Traffic Court, Lexington Magistrate, Irmo Magistrate and Chapin Municipal are now accepting online payments. If you have been issued a roadside citation (blue ticket) for a non-jailable driving offense or a fine then you may click the link above to make your payment. Please make note that payments are officially posted to our system within 72 hours of your online payment. The payment amount indicated on the citation does not affect your right to appear in court as scheduled for trial or to request a jury trial on or before your court date.
It is your responsibility to contact the Court regarding payment errors, continuances, or suspensions.
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| Job Opportunities with the 2010 Census |
 In Lexington County, the U.S. Census Bureau will be opening a 2010 Census Office, and many job opportunities will be coming to the area. The new office is scheduled to open in late summer/early fall 2009. The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for management positions, along with supervisors and support staff which will be hired this fall to staff the Local Census Office. This link gives more information about the Census Office, job opportunities and how to apply.
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| Animal Services Webpages - Now Includes Adoption Information |
Adoptable Pet of
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Check out the NEW Animal Services webpages! You can find information from adoptable pets to helpful forms and frequently asked questions. Visit the new pages today!
A great new feature is the adoptions page. The page is updated frequently, and you're sure to find your new best friend there today!
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| Accepting Applications for Homeownership Assistance Grants and Home Repairs |
  The Lexington County Community Development Department is accepting applications for its new Homeownership Assistance Program. Through this program, eligible first-time homebuyers can obtain $5,000 in grant assistance for downpayments and/or closing costs. The program is funded through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here to learn more information about the program. You may also call the Community Development Department at 785-8121 or e-mail CDCustomerService@lex-co.com for more information. 
The Lexington County Community Development Department is accepting applications for its Home Rehabilitation Program. Through this program, eligible homeowners can obtain assistance in the form of loans and deferred forgivable loans for repairs of up to approximately $20,000 for their primary residence. This program is funded through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here to learn more information about the program. You may also call the Community Development Department at 785-8121 or e-mail CDCustomerService@lex-co.com for more information. |
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Two Lexington County Businesses Honored for Recycling |
 Two Lexington County businesses were honored for their outstanding waste reduction and recycling programs at the first S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program Awards Luncheon. The awards luncheon was hosted by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control on April 28, 2009. Lexington County honorees included Lexington Medical Center, located in West Columbia, and Sun Printing also located in West Columbia. Click here for the full story.
Photo: Al Holladay, Lexington Medical Center (LMC); Dale Thompson, LMC; William Thompson, LMC; Vicki Whitehead, Sun Printing; and Megan Weidner, Lexington County Solid Waste. |
| Alive at 25 |
The Alive at 25 safe-driver program is sponsored by the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department coordinates implementation of the program across South Carolina under a contract with the state chapter of the National Safety Council.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teen-agers in the nation. Unlike traditional driver education classes that focus on the mechanics of driving, Alive at 25 addresses drivers’ behavior.
Alive at 25 promotes good decision-making. It also provides teen-agers with the tools they need to drive safely in an environment shaped by peer pressure.
In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93 percent of participants in the Alive at 25 program report that they will change their driving behavior as a result of completing the course. Citizens can obtain information about the Alive at 25 program and other safety information by accessing the web site for the state chapter of the National Safety Council at www.scnsc.org.
Check out how Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is involved with Alive at 25…
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Animal Services
The Lexington County Emergency Management Division emphasizes the importance of having a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio in your home. The SAME programming code for receiving Lexington County specific alerts is: 045063. 
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