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| Fourth of July Holiday Closing |
 Lexington County Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
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| New! Pay Traffic Tickets Online |
 Lexington County Central Traffic Court is now accepting online payments. If you have been issued a roadside citation (blue ticket) for a non-jailable driving offense 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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| Need a Recycling Bin? |
 Lexington County Solid Waste Management is providing recycling bins to individuals who use the Collection and Recycling Centers!
Based on the most recent State Recycling Report, Lexington County’s recycling rate is one of the best in South Carolina. As a token of appreciation (and to encourage those who may not be recycling at this time) the County is providing 6-gallon recycling bins at no cost. Click here for more information.
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Lexington County Solid Waste Electronics Recycling Event |
Lexington County Solid Waste Management will be hosting a one day electronics waste recycling event on July 11, 2009, from 9.am. until 1 p.m. The recycling event will be held at the Red Bank Crossing Center parking lot at the corner of Old Two Notch Road and Highway 6 in Lexington (Red Bank).
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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. |
| County Council Offers New e-Newsletter |
 Lexington County Council wants to provide an easy way to share information and receive feedback from their constituents. Council is ready to share county news in their new quarterly e-newsletter, ‘County Council Quarterly’. Click here to subscribe to Council’s e-newsletter that is set for initial distribution soon. Also, see the County Council homepage to view the e-newsletters.
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| 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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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. 
