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| Holiday Closing |
 Lexington County Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday.
For the Solid Waste Collection Service schedule click here. |
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| Website Maintenance to Affect Tax Payments |
South Carolina Interactive works with Lexington County to make it possible to accept online tax payments. This is advance notice of scheduled maintenance that will occur with the Payment Engine.
On Monday, July 7th, maintenance will be performed that will require the Payment Engine to be down starting at 11:00 p.m. EST, the maintenance should last between 30-60 minutes. Credit card payment processing will not be available during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact SC Interactive's support line at 803-771-0131 ext 102 or toll free at 866-340-7105 ext 102. |
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| Fugitive Safe Surrender |
If you are wanted for a non-violent felony crime in Richland or Lexington County, have no history of violence, and are ready to accept responsibility for what you’ve done, you are being offered a second chance.
Surrender in safety at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in Columbia from Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 12, 2008, consult with an attorney and speak to a judge – all at the church. The judge will know that you peacefully surrendered in an attempt to get help and will take that into account in rendering his/her decision.
Want more information? Click here to read more and visit the U.S. Marshals Service website.
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Annual Ownership Certificates to be Mailed in July |
The Lexington County Assessor’s Office will mail Annual Ownership Certificates in early July to certain property owners in the County. This mailing is a result of the legislation that occurred after the South Carolina Property Tax Reform Act of 2006 was enacted. This is the first time Lexington County has been required to do such a mailing, which is due to the change in state law: SC Code of Laws 12-37-3160 (B) requires the County Assessor to annually mail an ownership certificate to certain property owners.
Approximately 14,000 certificates will be mailed. They will be sent to property owners who are defined by law as “not natural persons.” To explain, they will be mailed to those people who own real estate through a legal entity. A “legal entity” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, unincorporated association, trust, etc. For more information, you may click to read the letter and the certificate mailed to those who apply. |
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| Michelin and Lexington County |
Recently, Lexington County Council presented the County flag to Michelin North America during a press announcement. Michelin is planning to invest an additional $90 million to upgrade equipment and further expand production capacity at the Lexington County facility. The commitment by Michelin of $110 million in August 2007, coupled with the current announcement brings the Michelin investment in Lexington County in excess of $900 million since establishing operations in 1981.
In the photo from left to right are:
Michael Fanning, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Michelin North America, Inc.
Debbie Summers, County Council District 4
Joe Mergo, Deputy County Administrator
Billy Derrick, Chairman, County Council, District 2
Johnny Jeffcoat, County Council District 6
Katherine Hubbard, County Administrator
Joe E. Taylor, Secretary of Commerce, SC Department of Commerce
Chuck Whipple, Senior Project Manager, Lexington County Economic Development
Raul Fernandez-Carreras, Plant Manager, Michelin Passenger Tire Facility, Lexington SC
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Firefighters’ Recent Boot Drive a Success
Firefighters from Lexington and Richland counties as well as Lexington County EMS held a very successful Boot Drive on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. This Seventh Annual Boot Drive raised more than $40,000 to help finance the operation of the Jeffrey Vaden Chavis House at the Shirley Badke Retreat and the renovation and expansion of the facility, which provides support for burn patients and housing for relatives of patients who are treated at the hospital burn unit. Citizens who want additional information on the Boot Drive or how they can support the Jeff Chavis House can call the Southeastern Firefighters’ Burn Foundation at 1 (800) 650-2876.
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New! Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Recycling Option |
Residents may now recycle CFLs at The Home Depot. Simply take unbroken , expired bulbs to the Return Desk, where they will be collected for recycling. The program is new, so all associates may not yet be aware of it, but signage and collection containers will soon be placed in all Home Depot stores. PLEASE NOTE: Lexington County does NOT accept CFLs for recycling curbside or at the Collection and Recycling Centers.
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| Lexington County EMS Offers Free CPR Classes |
Congress passed a bill designating the first week of June National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Week.
Lexington County EMS personnel are providing FREE Adult Child and Infant CPR training for the community. In just 3 hours you can Help Us Help You in an emergency. Changes in CPR make the training fun and easy to learn. |
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Firefighter Recruit School Graduates Second Class |
The Lexington County Fire Service has announced the graduation of the second
 class of its Firefighter Recruit School. The graduation was held at the Frank D. Ballentine Lexington County Fire Training Center on May 23, 2008. Seven graduating recruits were recognized.
Firefighter Recruit School 08-02 began instruction in March. Instructors and mentors from the Fire Service conducted the nine-week course. The recruit firefighters were trained and certified in various areas of firefighting, hazardous materials, emergency medical care and fire apparatus operations. Recruits not only learned the technical aspects of firefighting but also were trained in physical fitness, teamwork and leadership skills which prepared them for success in their fire service careers.
Graduates included: Brad Borden, Tony Feraci (awarded Academic Achievement Award and Physical Fitness Award), Michael Collado, Kris Lange, Justin Matthews, Chris Winn, and Cole Winn (awarded Recruit School Honor Graduate). |
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Are You Ready for Hurricane Season? |
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through November 30. This year the National Hurricane Center predicts 14 named tropical storms. From six to nine of these are expected to become hurricanes of which two to five could become major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
Hurricanes and tropical storms do not affect only the coast. For example, the 1994 Lexington tornado was spawned by the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. Beryl was a relatively weak system, but its rapid motion up the Eastern Seaboard affected a large area. Although Beryl caused no deaths, a large number of people were injured and $73 million in property damage was done by the 37 tornadoes it spawned.
The Lexington County Emergency Management Division urges citizens to have a plan for a weather emergency. This should include making a family emergency kit to be self-sufficient for at least three days, and staying alert to weather radios (see article below), local television and radio stations when severe weather conditions are expected in our area.
For additional information on hurricane preparedness, please follow this link to the
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| Alive at 25 |
The Alive at 25 safe-driver program is sponsored by the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department coordinates implementation of the program across South Carolina under a contract with the state chapter of the National Safety Council.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teen-agers in the nation. Unlike traditional driver education classes that focus on the mechanics of driving, Alive at 25 addresses drivers’ behavior.
Alive at 25 promotes good decision-making. It also provides teen-agers with the tools they need to drive safely in an environment shaped by peer pressure.
In a recent study by the Colorado State Patrol, 93 percent of participants in the Alive at 25 program report that they will change their driving behavior as a result of completing the course. Citizens can obtain information about the Alive at 25 program and other safety information by accessing the web site for the state chapter of the National Safety Council at www.scnsc.org.
Check out how Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is involved with Alive at 25…
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The Lexington County Emergency Management Division emphasizes the importance of having a Tone-Alert Weather/All-Hazards Radio in your home. The SAME programming code for receiving Lexington County specific alerts is: 045063. 
