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Child Support/Alimony Payments Can Now Be Made Online

Family Court support payments (Child Support/Alimony) can now be made online using a credit/debit card! According to Beth Carrigg, Clerk of Court, support payments can be made from any computer through the Internet.

Pay Traffic Tickets and Fines Online

Lexington County Central Traffic Court, Lexington Magistrate, Irmo Magistrate, Batesburg Magistrate, Swansea Magistrate, Oak Grove Magistrate and Cayce-West Columbia Magistrate 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. 

New Green Business Certification Program Members

On July 27, 2010, County Council recognized the newest Green Business Certification Program members. Lexington County launched the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program on January 1, 2010.  The goal of the program is to encourage Lexington County organizations to be outstanding stewards of the environment, thus preserving South Carolina’s natural resources.  The program recognizes Lexington County organizations that are taking the extra steps in the areas of waste reduction/recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and air quality.  The program is open to all Lexington County businesses, non-profits, congregations, schools, workplaces, and other organizations.  For more information visit www.lex-co.com/greenbusiness.html

Photo, left to right: Chad Goings, Eco Strategic Solutions; Bart Carr, Earth Care Recycling, LLC.; Nancy Ogburn, Tomato Palms; Ben Kumangai, CMC Steel; Fred and Sandra Oxner, NRG Saver Attic Cover; Synithia Williams, Lexington County Public Works and Dave Eger, Lexington County Solid Waste Management.

Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium Website

The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium (LCSC) was created when Lexington County officials passed a resolution to join forces with Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program to tackle stormwater issues countywide. The goal of LCSC is to enhance water quality throughout the LCSC area through education, involvement and outreach; and by fostering partnerships with local governments, citizens, businesses and organizations to support healthy, fishable and swimmable waterways. The new website contains links to Carolina Clear consortiums and communities around the state, includes a toolbox of water quality information, important stormwater links, and resources for the public in the “What You Can Do” section. 

Lexington County Solid Waste Receives Two State Awards

On March 2, 2010, Lexington County Solid Waste Management received top honors from DHEC’s Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. Lexington County SWM received the "Outstanding Local Government Used Oil Recycling Program" award for the second year in a row. In addition, SWM received the "Outstanding County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program" for a county with a population greater than 150,000.

Lexington County Receives S.C. Wildlife Federation Award

Lexington County revised both its Outdoor Burn Ordinance and its Stormwater Management Ordinance in 2007.  Before revising the Outdoor Burn Ordinance, Lexington Country accounted for 10% of all outdoor burns reported to the SC Forestry Commission, the largest in the state.  As a result of the new ordinance, reported outdoor burns decreased by 51% in fiscal year 2007/2008. The new Stormwater Ordinance prohibits illegal dumping into drains, requires water quality improvements from new developments, limits clear cutting for development, supports low impact development standards and requires buffers along streams, wetlands and shorelines. In acknowledgement of these two ordinance revisions, Lexington County recently was honored by receiving the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Government Award. 

Photo left to right: Synithia Williams, Lexington County Public Works Stormwater Division; Sheri Armstrong, Lexington County Public Works Stormwater Division; and Ben Gregg, Executive Director, Wildlife Federation.

Area Partnership Achieves Pollution Reduction Objective

Lexington County is a part of the Columbia Area Early Action compact between local governments in the region to reduce air pollution.   Early Action Compacts give local areas the flexibility to develop their own approach to meeting EPA’s 8-hour ozone standard earlier than the Clean Air Act would otherwise require.

The EPA recently announced that the Columbia Area Compact governments successfully reduced smog ahead of the EPA’s schedule. The EPA announced, “By reducing pollution ahead of schedule, these communities are bringing sustainable health and environmental improvements to their residents sooner than would have been achieved without these

agreements.”  SC Department of Health and Environmental Control recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Council and county staff for providing the leadership in accomplishing this difficult and very important objective.

The complete news release may be viewed at EPA's website.

County Council is pictured with Myra C. Reece, DHEC Bureau Chief of Air Quality,(third from left) who presented the recognition to council.

Local Consortium Created to Tackles Stormwater Issues

County and municipal officials in Lexington County have joined forces with Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program to tackle stormwater issues on a countywide basis in order to protect watersheds. A joint resolution was recently signed by local representatives creating the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium. The Consortium’s goal is to minimize polluted stormwater runoff through public education and other programs. Read more.                                                         

New Lexington County Libraries Dedicated

In September 2008, the Lexington County Public Library dedicated the new Swansea Branch Library, followed by the dedication of the new South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library. These facilities were built with funds provided by County Council to help meet the need of providing library service to growing areas of our county. Each branch is 4,000 sq. ft., providing books and audiovisual materials for all ages, public Internet computers, and a meeting room for library and community programs. The communities in both areas have been very supportive and are using the new facilities steadily.  

Communications Center Personnel Complete EMD Training

Lexington County Communications Center employees have recently completed training in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD). EMD is a systematic program of handling medical calls for assistance. Trained telecommunicators use this training to quickly and properly determine the nature of the call, dispatch the appropriate response and then give the caller instructions about what to do until the responding EMS unit arrives. Following completion of the course, participants received certification as Emergency Medical Dispatchers from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials – International, Inc. (APCO).