🌱 Patch AM: How a frightening lockdown at Lexington High ended and what changed next.

Hi Lexington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a frightening lockdown at Lexington High ended and what changed next.
• How will Lexington handle undefeated Emerald under the Friday night lights?

Also on today's calendar: Craft Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington High School threat deemed not credible, and deputies believe the call came from out of state (wltx.com) — Lexington High School went into lockdown Thursday after a threatening call, prompting students to barricade in classrooms while deputies searched the building room by room. Authorities later deemed the threat not credible and now believe the call came from out of state, while the district clarified that student safety overrides its usual cellphone restrictions during emergencies.
   

• Top AAA Ranked Emerald Moves To 4-0 With 56-14 Win Over Broome, Travel To Lexington This Week (hssr.com) — Emerald High's undefeated football team is heading to Lexington this week to face the Wildcats after a dominant 56–14 win over Broome. The story breaks down Emerald's key players, stats, and momentum, giving Lexington fans a clear look at the challenge their home team will face under the Friday night lights.
   

📸 Around Lexington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Village Square Theatre Presents "Come From Away" →
  Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Medical Provider Summit: Lets Talk Fee Schedules →
  807 South Lake Drive, Lexington
• Lexington County Beekeepers Association Monthly Meeting →
  Lexington County Beekeepers Association, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington
  2:30 pm
Monday September 21
• Breakfast with Senator Darline Graham & Attorney General Alan Wilson →
  Lizard's Thicket Restaurant, 621 West Main Street, Lexington
• Council Work Session →
  111, Lexington
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Palmetto Realty Syndicate →
  925 East Main Street, Lexington
Wednesday September 23
• ONE Talks - HIGH PRODUCER SERIES - Part 2 →
  5300-B Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
• Small Business Council's Business Blend Seminar →
  Old Mill Brewpub, 711 East Main Street, Lexington
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Lexington SC
  8:00 am
• Court →
  111 Maiden Ln, Lexington
  9:00 am
• Toddler Time →
  Lexington Main Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington
  9:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Craft Market →
  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 195 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey there neighbors.
  I have a mom cat with fresh litter of kittens, as well as 1 male that need to be fixed and rehomed. Im willing to compensate anyone that can help me… (Nextdoor Crystal Springs-Edmund)
• If you need a good house cleaner that pays attention to detail.
  Then she should be the person to call. She does an excellent job and is worth every penny. She also lives in Summer Knoll so you would be helping… (Nextdoor Summer & Spring Knoll)

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Closing/Cleaning Team Member in Lexington. Apply here.
• Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Bilingual (Spanish/English) Customer Service Representative - Onsite in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Columbia

• West Cola Fire Crews rescue 1 after Mohawk Drive house fire (abccolumbia.com)
• Liberty And Lugiano Capture Titles At 2026 Bearcat Invitational (virginianreview.com)
• REMINDER: Eastbound Right Lane of Meeting Street in West Columbia is Closed for Street Improvement Project (westmetronews.com)

Irmo

• 214 Engineer Ln, Irmo, SC 29063 (zillow.com)

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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