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Coffee in hand, Lexington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 135 new Prysmian jobs could reshape Lexington's industrial corridor
  • What did Lexington 1 school board hopefuls promise voters at River Bluff?
  • Lexington trafficker gets 10-year federal sentence in major fentanyl case

Also on today's calendar: Dam Tri and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prysmian Group plans new $80 Million expansion project in Lexington, South Carolina (intelligence360.news) — Prysmian Group is planning an $80 million expansion at 700 Industrial Drive in Lexington, bringing 135 new jobs to the community by around October 2027. The global cable manufacturer highlights its long history and worldwide footprint while signaling a significant local investment that could impact employment, industrial growth, and the town's economic future.
   

• Voters get a quick look at candidates in rotating Midlands school board forum (thestate.com) — Lexington 1 school board candidates recently rotated through small-group conversations with voters at River Bluff High, tackling issues like school safety, technology use, and board civility. With three seats on the board up for grabs next month, residents heard contrasting ideas on classroom funding, metal detectors, social media use by officials, and how closely district leaders should experience life in local classrooms.
   

• Lexington man sentenced on fentanyl charge (lexingtonchronicle.com) — A Lexington man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine after investigators intercepted drug-filled packages shipped from a local business and later searched his Lexington home and storage unit. Authorities say he was linked to large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, and multiple agencies, including the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, worked the case.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update- she's been reunited with her owner :)
    Anyone missing or recognize this cat? Skinny likes it's been on its own for a bit but friendly and wanting to come inside. (Nextdoor Spring Lake)
  • The breakfast at Lizards Thicket is the best in town and the most economical.
    Their biscuits and gravy are great and I always have to have that regional original, the liver pudding. With some sunny up or over easy eggs, OJ &… (Nextdoor Lexington Town)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Lexington. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Full Time - Lexington in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Columbia

  • West Columbia bakers offering pumpkin and Halloween-themed goodies to celebrate the season (westmetronews.com)
  • West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles narrates 'Month on Meeting' video, an update on Meeting Street Improvement Project, demolition begun, and new curbs, (westmetronews.com)
  • Riverbanks Zoo seeks rezoning for expansion project (wistv.com)

Irmo

  • Growing Irmo without raising property taxes (thenewirmonews.com)
  • Squeezed at the pump: Rising gas prices strain Midlands as local rideshare driver navigates surging costs (wistv.com)

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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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