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In today's newsletter:
- Planning a new deck in Lexington? Don't overlook this hidden danger
- How new litter enforcement grants could change dumping in Lexington County
- How West Columbia's rental debate could ripple toward Lexington
Also on today's calendar: Afterlight.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm around, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 95, low: 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Improper Moisture Management and Structural Support Identified as Primary Risks for Lexington Deck Construction (geneonline.com) — Homeowners in Lexington are being warned that poor moisture control and weak structural support are the biggest threats to deck safety in our humid climate. An outdoor living expert says many local decks fail early because builders skip proper ventilation, materials, and support, urging residents to pay close attention to codes and climate-smart construction. 
• 2 Lexington County agencies receive litter enforcement grants (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Lexington County Solid Waste Management has received a PalmettoPride litter enforcement grant to step up ticketing and fines for illegal dumping and unsecured loads, alongside Pelion Police. The money will fund monitoring equipment and outreach events, with agencies required to show increased ticketing results. Last year's grantees brought in over $86,000 in litter-related fines statewide.
• City of West Columbia reviewing potential regulations changes for long-term and short-term rental housing (westmetronews.com) — West Columbia officials are considering new rules for both long- and short-term rentals, and residents can weigh in at a public hearing on September 1, 2026. While the changes apply inside West Columbia, they could influence how nearby communities like Lexington and Lexington County approach rental housing standards and enforcement in the future.
📸 Around Lexington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington
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- Afterlight →
Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AI Made Simple: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce The Greater Chapin Chamber Of Commerce
4:00 pm - Coffee Talk with the Irmo Chamber
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center 800 Lake Murray Blvd. (corner of LMB and Columbiana) Irmo, SC 29063
8:00 am - C Team Volleyball Home vs Northside Christian
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
6:00 pm - Emerging Professionals Council: August Meeting →
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Upstairs Training Room Honda of Lake Murray 750 Western Lane, Irmo Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
8:30 am - Fulmer Football Game (Away) vs. Swansea
R. H. Fulmer Middle School West Columbia, SC 29170
6:00 pm - C Team Football Scrimmage vs PHMS
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
6:00 pm - Football @ Swansea
Pine Ridge Middle School West Columbia, SC 29172
6:00 pm - Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 am - Lake Murray: Beneath the Surface →
Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington
6:00 pm - Council Commissioners Meeting →
Indian Waters Council - Boy Scouts of America 715 Betsy Dr # B6, Columbia, SC 29210
6:30 pm - Ballentine Business Breakfast
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce The Heritage at Lowman
8:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jason is one of the most reliable, honest people I have come across.
This is very rare in the world today. He has gone over and above to help me, my friends, and family with all of our heating and air needs. (Nextdoor Crystal Springs-Edmund) - I've been hoping for an Indian restaurant here in Lexington for years.
Well we finally have one, KERA Indian Kitchen, 5225 Sunset Blvd, near Mineral Springs Road. I went there last week and it was great. They don't serve… (Nextdoor Lexington Town)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lexington. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Domino's Assistant Manager (5619) in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Columbia
- Tunnels to Towers 5K is coming to Columbia (wistv.com)
- Flock cameras in one South Carolina town vandalized with foam sealant in protest after council approves 22 more (thecooldown.com)
- Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path announce exclusive limited-time bundle (thetrucker.com)
Irmo
- Business Analyst - Project Lead - Paramount Software Solutions, Inc - (dice.com)
- S.C. officials push back-to-school vaccinations, citing lessons from measles outbreak (wrdw.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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