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Planned Server Maintenance |
Planned server maintenance is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. On Friday after 5:00 p.m. and Saturday between 9:00 and 12:00 p.m. the maintenance will take place and may interfere with some services. |
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Traffic Advisory-Sheriff’s Foundation Holds Road Race |
On Saturday, May 24th the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation will host a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) road race in the Gibson Road area. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on May 24th there will be road closures and delays that should be taken into consideration in planning activities.
With the exception of Gibson Rd., which will require a complete road closure around the immediate area of the Sheriff’s Department, safety concerns along the majority of the course will not necessitate complete road closures. For more information please click here or contact the Sheriff’s Department at 785-8230 with questions regarding the event, or road closures. |
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| Safety Achievement Award |
Lexington County received a Safety Achievement Award at the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Trust Conference. The award was officially presented to County Council at their meeting on April 22, 2008. The Safety Achievement Award was for outstanding participation in the Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Drill.
 Pictured left-right: Josh Morton, Midland’s Regional Emergency Management Coordinator – South Carolina Emergency Management Division; Michael McMasters, Manager, Lexington County Emergency Management Division; Major George Brothers, LCSD; John Henderson, SCAC Workers’ Comp. Trust; and Ed Salyer, Lexington County Risk Manager.
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| Relay for Life - Purple Ribbons – Power of Purple |
Councilman Smokey Davis presented a resolution to the co-chairs for the Lexington Relay for Life at a recent County Council meeting. The resolution recognizes May 16-17 as the weekend for the Relay for Life event.
Pictured from left to right: Virginia Way, Lynn Cleckler, Diane Porcel, co-chairs for the Lexington Relay for Life and Councilman Davis. |
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Law Enforcement Complex Dedication |
Lexington County Council has renamed the county Law Enforcement Complex in honor Sheriff James R. Metts. The renaming honored Metts’ 35 years of dedicated service as Sheriff.
Recently, the Sheriff’s Department held a ceremony to memorialize the renaming and unveil new signage at the facility located at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington. For details, click here to access a news release about the renaming ceremonies.
Left to right: Metts’ wife, Carol; Sheriff James R. Metts and their daughter, Michelle Nienhuis.
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| Resolutions Presented to Local Residents |
Stevan Lionel Amick is a lifelong resident of Chapin, S.C. and has been a dedicated and loyal servant to this community. Stevan served with honor on the Lexington County Board of Zoning Appeals from July 1997 through December 2007  and maintained an impeccable attendance record during his service on the board. He unselfishly devoted countless hours of his time and expertise to fulfill the responsibilities of this appointment.
Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat presents Mr. Stevan Amick with his resolution for his dedicated service to Lexington County.
Dr. Gariane P. Gunter was crowned “Mrs. South Carolina 2008” on February 24, 2008. Dr. Gunter received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of South  Carolina School of Medicine and is a second-year psychiatry resident. She is married with a two-year old daughter and is very active in her community and career. Lexington County congratulates Dr. Gariane P. Gunter on the special occasion of being crowned “Mrs. South Carolina 2008” and extends best wishes as she competes for the title of “Mrs. United States.”
Council Chairman Billy Derrick presents Dr. Gariane Gunter a resolution for the honor of being crowned "Mrs. South Carolina." Dr. Gunter is pictured with her daughter Isabella.
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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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New Web Pages for Solid Waste/Recycling Information |
New pages have been added to this website to show the array of opportunities for recycling and solid waste disposal in Lexington County. The County Solid Waste Management Department devised the pages as part of their expanded outreach and education program. Extensive information on recycling and waste reduction is featured.
Visit the new pages to find answers to questions such as: What can you recycle in Lexington County? Who can use the County’s C&D landfill? Who do you contact for curbside garbage and recycling collection in the unincorporated areas of Lexington County? |
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| NEW!! Child Support / Alimony Payments Can Now Be Made Online |
 NEW! 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.
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| A Weather Radio Could Save Your Life |
The Lexington County Emergency Management Division emphasizes the importance of having a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio in your home. Everyone needs to be prepared for a potential emergency, whether it is a natural or man-made incident. Part of being prepared includes having an effective means of receiving emergency information.
Tone-Alert Weather Radios can be a life-saving tool. They can wake you up at night and provide you with timely emergency alerts, from tornado warnings to national security notices for your local area, 24-hours a day. Does your family have a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio?
The SAME programming code for receiving Lexington County specific alerts is: 045063. |
