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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• South Carolina residents waited decades for pavement as washboard roads keep wrecking cars (thecooldown.com) — Residents along Liberty Hill Road in Lexington County say the long-unpaved, washboard dirt stretch is damaging vehicles and creating serious safety worries, despite decades of promises to pave it. County officials rank the road tenth on their dirt-road paving list and estimate paving would cost about $2 million, versus roughly $7,000 a year for maintenance. Neighbors are pressing for funding and a faster timeline, framing the issue as basic safety and accessibility, not convenience.
• Alex Murdaugh retrial: State opposes evidence requests (greenvilleonline.com) — Key hearings in Alex Murdaugh's retrial are set in Lexington County, including an Oct. 16 session and a Nov. 13 follow-up in Lexington that could shape what evidence is allowed and whether some charges are dismissed. State prosecutors are fighting defense efforts to link the case to other shootings and to obtain more forensic data before the new 2027 trial.
• W50 Lexington, SC: Arantxa Rus vs Kaitlyn Carnicella Odds & Predictions (Oct. 10, 2026) (polymarket.com) — A professional women's tennis match between Arantxa Rus and Kaitlyn Carnicella is set for the W50 tournament in Lexington, with details here explaining how different outcomes will be graded for betting-style markets. Locals interested in following or wagering on the match can see how cancellations, retirements, or delays affect results. All decisions will rely on official International Tennis Federation information.
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