County of Lexington, SC

March 4, 2025? For immediate release Lexington County: Safe Streets for All project ? Lexington, SC – The Lexington County Department of Public Works is conducting a project to improve road safety in the county, through a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant received from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). In order to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in the county, the project will develop a comprehensive plan for safer walking, biking, and driving in Lexington County. Fast Facts about Traffic Safety in Lexington County Since 2017, 400 people have been killed while driving, walking, or bicycling on the streets of Lexington County – more than those who died in violent crimes, natural disasters, and house fires. That’s part of a disturbing pattern of data in South Carolina which has the 2nd highest rate of traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the country – and the 5th highest rate in America of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. How the Public Can Get Involved The crash data only tells part of the story, so the project team is gathering public input to further develop the plan. Lexington County has developed a website that will describe the project in full, in addition to providing ways the public can get involved. To gather input, there will be 6 in-person public input meetings and a website to digitally send input to an online survey and online mapping tool. The website for more information about the project, public meetings, and opportunities to provide input can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eubnWhKn The first 3 in-person public input meetings will occur March 10th, 18th, and 20th, at the following locations: ? March 10, 5-7pm: Lexington County Auxiliary Administration Building, 605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC ? March 18, 5-7pm: Gilbert Gymnasium, 411 Broad Street, Gilbert, SC ? March 20, 5-7pm: Sandhills Middle School, 582 Meadowfield Rd, Gaston, SC About the Safe Streets for All program The USDOT’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program was established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) as a discretionary program with appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. It funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The SS4A program supports the USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy and the goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach. https://lnkd.in/gUXcFzNT ###

Let's give a huge shout-out to two incredible firefighters, Adam Harmon and Nick Uvegas, from the County's Fire Marshals Division, for their outstanding bravery and quick thinking in saving a Lexington man’s life! ???? In an extraordinary act of heroism, Adam and Nick went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of a Lexington County resident during Hurricane Helene. Their fast response, skill, and dedication to serving our community made all the difference when it mattered most. You can read all about their heroic acts in the January edition of Lexington Neighbors!

Needing rental assistance?! The Lexington County Grants Division is now accepting applications for their Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. This program provides assistance to individual households to help them afford housing costs such as rent, security and utility deposits. All information on how to apply is below on the flyer.

Did you miss the last 'Probate 101' class? Now is your chance to sign up! The Lexington County Probate Court will hold another class on Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the Probate Court located at E. Main St., Lexington. Space is limited so if anyone is interested please contact Amee Cross at [email protected]

Lexington County Council will convene on Tuesday, February 25, for their regularly scheduled committee and council meetings. The committee meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the full council session will start at 4:30 p.m. There will be a public hearing held at 5:30 p.m. for the following: Ordinance 25-01 - An Ordinance Authorizing, Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12 and Chapter 1 of Title 4, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as Amended, (1) the Execution and Delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes and Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement by and Between Lexington County, South Carolina and Alltape Adhesive Manufacturer Inc., Acting for Themselves, One or More Affiliates, and/or Other Project Sponsors (Collectively, the "Company" and Previously Identified as Project Aqua), Including the Provision of Certain Special Source Revenue Credits; (2) the Continued Benefits of a Multi-County Industrial and Business Park to be Made Available to the Project; (3) the Sale of County Owned Property Being Identified as Lot 9 of the Saxe Gotha Industrial Park to Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (Previously Identified as Project Aqua); and (4) Other Matters Relating Thereto For more details about these public hearings, click here: https://lnkd.in/e9imGPHv The County Council meetings will be available for public viewing on the following: 1. Lexington County Spectrum Cable Channel 1302 2. County website at: https://lnkd.in/eeKVcvfR (Click on “Live Meeting” at the top of the page) All meeting agendas can be accessed through the County’s website at www.lex-co.sc.gov. See less

Happy Presidents Day! Just a reminder all County offices are closed today. They will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow.

All Lexington County offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for Presidents' Day. They will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 18.

Lexington County Council will convene on Tuesday, February 11, for their regularly scheduled committee and council meetings. The committee meetings will begin at 2:15 p.m. and the full council session will start at 4:30 p.m. The County Council meetings will be available for public viewing on the following: 1. Lexington County Spectrum Cable Channel 1302 2. County website at: https://lnkd.in/eeKVcvfR (Click on “Live Meeting” at the top of the page) All meeting agendas can be accessed through the County’s website at www.lex-co.sc.gov

The public's input is needed on The Links to Lake Murray: SC 6 and SC 60 Corridors Study. You are asked to attend either meetings on Thursday, February 20.The first is being held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at The Meech House located at 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia. The second is being held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ballentine Park, located at 1035 Bird Rd., Irmo.

Lexington County Council will convene on Tuesday, January 28, for their regularly scheduled committee and council meetings. The committee meetings will begin at 2:30 p.m. and the full council session will start at 4:30 p.m. The County Council meetings will be available for public viewing on the following: 1. Lexington County Spectrum Cable Channel 1302 2. County website at: https://lnkd.in/eeKVcvfR (Click on “Live Meeting” at the top of the page) All meeting agendas can be accessed through the County’s website at www.lex-co.sc.gov