Absentee Voting High in Lexington County

Thousands of Lexington County residents have cast their absentee ballots already.

Lexington County Solicitor Endorses Sen. Jake Knotts

Solicitor Donnie Myers thanked Sen. Jake Knotts for getting grants and other funding for the criminal justice system in Lexington County.

Residents Have Until January to Sign Up for Free Credit Monitoring

After millions of Social Security numbers were stolen and hundreds of thousands of credit and debit card numbers were exposed, the state is providing free credit monitoring to residents.

Where to Vote in Lexington

Not sure where to vote on Nov. 6? Check this list of polling locations.

Avtec Breaks Ground on Headquarters in Lexington

The 46,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to be complete in May 2013.

Lexington County to Give Residents Bigger Recycling Containers

The county plans to encourage recycling by giving residents in unincorporated areas bigger recycling containers.

Patch, Lexington GOP to Co-Host County Council Candidate Forum

The forum will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at West Columbia City Hall.

Council to Discuss Town Events Policy

Town council meets for a work session at 6 p.m. Monday.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful Holds Carolina, Clemson Rain Barrel Art Competition

Students in the 6th through 12th grades can decorate a rain barrel in support of Carolina or Clemson to raise money for the Adopt-A-Waterway program and the 2013 Summer Celebration of Water.

Three Forums Planned for Lexington One School Board Candidates

Lexington One School Improvement Councils are hosting three "Meet the Candidate" forums in October.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

S.C. Has Cheapest Gas in U.S.

Prices are up slightly here, but not nearly as much as other states.

Lexington Offers Main Street Businesses Money for Renovations

Business owners can apply for grants of up to $5,000 for façade improvements.

Beautification of I-20, US 378 Interchange to Start in November

Trees, plants, a sign and a fountain will be added to the I-20 and U.S. 378 interchange to welcome people to the town.

Join Patch for the First 2012 Presidential Debate

Scores are expected to gather in the Hollings Special Collections Library at USC's Thomas Cooper Library.

Lexington Approves First Reading of Residential Chickens Ordinance

The ordinance would allow residents in the town limits to raise chickens in their back yards.

Town Council to Vote on Residential Chickens Ordinance

The first reading of an ordinance on keeping chickens in residential areas on the agenda for Monday's meeting.

Lexington County Republican Party Opens Second Campaign Office

The office is located inside Senate District 26 candidate Deedee Vaughters' office in West Columbia.

Election Preview: Lexington County Offices

Seven candidates are running for six county seats.

How to Register to Vote in Lexington County

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.

Town of Lexington Considers Charging Organizers to Hold Events

Officials say events in the town limits are costing the taxpayers money.

County Council to Hold Public Hearing on Dog Park Ordinance

The county plans to lease a piece of land on Hendrix Street to the town for use as a dog park.

Palmetto Payback: 61 Cayce Residents Owed Money from SC

More than $300 million are owed to South Carolina taxpayers. Are you one of them?

Election Preview: Lexington One School Board

12 candidates are running for four at-large seats on the board.

Totems Campbell, Candidate for Lexington 1 School Board

Campbell is one of 12 candidates running for four at-large seats on the school board.

Jean Haggard, Candidate for Lexington 1 School Board

Haggard is one of 12 candidates running for four at-large seats on the school board.

SC National Guard Unit Returns From Afghanistan

The 133rd Military Police Company, which lost three soldiers in June, returned to Florence Sunday.

This Week's Government Meetings

Town Council, Lexington One School Board and the Traffic Committee all meet this week.

Lexington County Republican Party Opens Campaign Office

The new office is on Oakwood Drive near Lexington.

Lexington County Holds Spare the Air Calendar Contest

The county is holding a contest for students in an effort to raise awareness about air quality issues.

Cayce Riverwalk Expansion Nearing Completion

The city approved funds to finish a section of the Riverwalk on Old State Road.

Palmetto Payback: 208 Lexington Residents Owed Money from SC

More than $300 million are owed to South Carolina taxpayers. Are you one of them?

Midlands First-Responders to be Remembered at September 11 Memorial

A remembrance memorial for those lost in the past 12 months will take place at 6 p.m. in Columbia.

Election Preview: Lexington County Council

11 candidates are running for five seats on Lexington County Council.

Darrell Hudson, Petition Candidate for Lexington County Council District 3

Hudson is one of five people running for the District 3 seat.

Recreation Commission Plans New Restrooms at Baseball Fields

The recreation commission plans to build new restrooms at the Duffie Drive baseball fields.

City of Cayce Plans New Welcome Sign at Blossom Street Bridge

Construction on the sign will begin in three to six months.

Spirit of America

Lexington Town Council Meets Monday

Lexington needs child advocates!