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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lexington County neighbors say Liberty Hill, Crout Place roads unsafe after decades-long wait for paving (wistv.com) — Residents off Liberty Hill and Crout Place near Lexington say their unpaved cut-through roads are so rutted they damage vehicles and raise safety fears, especially with more traffic from nearby development. Lexington County Public Works lists Liberty Hill as No. 10 on its dirt-road paving priority list, but current funding only allows about three miles of paving a year, leaving neighbors waiting and hoping for faster action.
2. Teacher of the Week: Brantley Lombr makes her classroom a place to shine (wltx.com) — A Sandhills Primary School second-grade teacher in Lexington County School District 4 is being celebrated for turning her classroom into a joyful, resilient space for students. Despite her husband's serious brain injury during her first teaching year, she kept showing up for her kids and is now both school and district Teacher of the Year as she prepares to welcome her first child.
3. Lexington County Fire Service provides tips for Fire Prevention Month (wistv.com) — Lexington County Fire Service is using Fire Prevention Month to share practical tips on safely using and charging everyday lithium‑ion battery devices in your home. Firefighters will visit local schools, community groups, and neighborhood events throughout October to teach families how to follow manufacturers' guidelines and reduce fire risks across Lexington County.
4. W50 Lexington, SC: Isabella Marton vs McKenna Schaefbauer Odds & Predictions (Oct. 6, 2026) (polymarket.com) — A professional women's tennis qualifying match between Isabella Marton and McKenna Schaefbauer is set for the W50 tournament in Lexington with clear rules on how the betting market will be settled. Locals interested in the event or its wagering details get timing, outcome conditions, and how cancellations or retirements affect results.
5. Lexington Health celebrates survivors at annual Women's Night Out (wistv.com) — Breast cancer survivors, doctors, and caregivers gathered in Columbia for Lexington Health's annual Women's Night Out, celebrating survivorship and sharing encouragement. Donations from the event support the Crystal Smith Breast Cancer Fund, which helps patients with essentials like post‑surgical kits, wigs, and mammograms that benefit many Lexington-area families.
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