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What's up Lexington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lexington finally snapped its 329-day football losing streak
  • How this I-26 ramp closure could change your weekend drive

Also on today's calendar: Traffic Committee Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington earns first win of the season as Wildcats pounce Swansea (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Lexington High's Wildcats finally snapped a 329-day winless streak with a dominant 47–13 home victory over Swansea, piling up 400 yards of offense and spreading touchdowns across multiple players. The win moves Lexington to 1–3 and sets up a momentum-filled matchup against Spring Valley, while the roundup of other Lexington County scores helps you track how neighboring schools fared.
   

• SCDOT to Temporarily Close Exit on I-26 in Lexington County for New Ramp Alignment (westmetronews.com) — Drivers in Lexington County should be ready for a full weekend closure of the I-26 eastbound Exit 129 ramp to US 21 from Friday night, September 11, through early Monday, September 14. A signed detour will route eastbound traffic to Exit 136 and back, while other ramps at the interchange stay open. Plan extra time and watch for crews in the work zone.
   

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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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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