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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.

Three Areas Receive New Garbage Service Providers October 1

On October 1, Lexington County residents who were serviced by Johnson’s Garbage Service, now have a new service provider. The changes will occur in three Solid Waste Franchise areas - Three, Six and Seven.

The new provider will contact current franchise customers with details about the switchover, including logistics and billing. Residents who would like to start new service within the affected areas should contact the designated service provider directly.

For information on solid waste franchise area boundaries, residents can contact Lexington County Solid Waste Management at (803) 755-3325.

State Association Recognized Lexington Lt. John E. "J.J." Jones as Deputy of the Year

The South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recognized Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Lt. John E. “J.J.” Jones as Deputy of the Year for 2008 at its annual training conference on August 13, 2008.  Jones, 34, of Gilbert, serves as assistant commander of the Sheriff’s Department Region II Patrol District, which is based in Pelion.

Jones was recognized for his exemplary conduct during several critical incidents, including a standoff with a suspect on Interstate 26.  For more information see the full press release from the office of Sheriff James Metts.

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 Tackle 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.                                                         

County Council Chairman Billy Derrick participated in the press conference announcing the creation of the Stormwater Consortium.

Governor Appoints Treasurer James R. Eckstrom

The oath of office ceremony for James R. Eckstrom was held at noon on Friday, January 4, 2008. An Executive Order was signed by Governor Sanford appointing Mr. Eckstrom as the Treasurer for Lexington County.

New Lexington County Libraries Dedicated

In September, 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).

During a recentLexington County Council meeting,  Pine Ridge Middle School received the "School Recycling Program of the Year" award from the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA).

The "School Recycling Program of the Year” is a new award that honors an outstanding school program that promotes waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Selection criteria include a strong education component and the inclusion of waste reduction and buying recycled. Click here to read more.

Left to right: Mary Pat Baldauf, Lexington County; Jane Hiller, Sonoco Recycling; Courtney Frederici, Pine Ridge Middle School; Kendrick Kerr, Pine Ridge Middle School; Kerry Krumsiek, Carolina Recycling Association.