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Lee County School District on delayed schedule today
Due to high winds, Lee County School District will operate on a delayed schedule today, Monday, Jan. 3.  All staff will report at 10 a.m.   more
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Lee County Council approves second reading for an automatic aid agreement for structure fire protection
Lee County Council unanimously approved the second reading of an automatic aid agreement that would provide firefighting services in unincorporated areas of Lee and Kershaw counties. A new, joint fire station is being built in the Lucknow … more
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Lee Council agrees to include prison population in first reading ordinance for redistricting
Lee County Council members were in agreement about including the prison population in the redistricting process at Tuesday's regular council meeting. Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to redistrict Lee County by … more
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Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics offered in Bishopville on Dec. 16, Manning on Dec. 18
FROM STAFF REPORTS The South Carolina Department of Education will host two free COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Clarendon County on Thursday and in Lee County on Saturday. SCDOE partnered with the South Carolina Department of Health and … more
Lee County Planning, Taxes and Personnel recommends to keep prison population in upcoming redistricting process
With a new round of redistricting set to take place, the Lee County Planning, Taxes and Personnel Committee voted to recommend including the prison population in the county's redistricting process. The committee met Thursday morning to discuss … more
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FoodShare Lee County offers residents fresh produce to remedy food insecurity for families
Lee County residents will continue to get the opportunity to receive fresh produce from local volunteers. FoodShare, a federal nutrition assistance program, began popping up in rural communities in 2015 to help provide accessible food for … more
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Where to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, test in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon counties: Nov. 30-Dec. 5
All South Carolinians aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and can schedule appointments. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those aged 5-17, and it has received full authorization from the FDA for those aged … more
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BizTalk: 2 area manufacturers receive excellence awards at state conference
Two area manufacturers were among 13 industries across the state that received awards for excellence at the annual South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo recently in Greenville. Santa Cruz Nutritionals, based in Sumter, earned the Smart … more
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After Lee loses 14% population over 10 years, county redistricting begins
Lee County Council left its Wednesday public meeting with questions and concerns about what its district lines will look like for the next decade as county officials begin its redistricting process. Alan Watkins, the county's administrator, … more
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Lee County to hold public hearing on redistricting, special meeting for Sumter-Lee Industrial Park
Lee County Council will hold a public hearing today, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. to present its 2020 Redistricting Benchmark Report to the community about the latest census data that will influence the redrawing of council district lines. During the … more
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Where to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, test in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon counties: Nov. 16-21
All South Carolinians aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and can schedule appointments. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those aged 5-17, and it has received full authorization from the FDA for those aged … more
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Shared Hope hosts charity auction at Bishopville Opera House on Nov. 19
One organization is prepared to give hope back to the homeless in Lee County. Shared Hope Inc., a local nonprofit organization, will host a charity auction on Nov. 19 at the Opera House in Bishopville to support its mission in establishing a … more
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Lee County Council amends school district's 2022 budget
An error in the Lee County School District 2022 fiscal year budget led Lee County Council to go back and amend the district's millage rate after it was initially approved in June. County Administrator Alan Watkins brought the request to amend the … more
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Restaurant inspections for Sumter and Lee counties: Oct. 28-Nov. 5, 2021
Following are restaurant inspections done by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control in Sumter County and Lee County the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 5 2021. A "C" grade is failing. For detailed reports, visit www.dhec.sc.gov. SUMTER … more
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Bishopville Police Department welcomes J.D. Dellinger as its new chief of police
When starting a new job, first days are normally the easiest. However, the same couldn't be said for Bishopville's new chief of police. A whirlwind. That was the one word J.D. Dellinger used to describe his first week on the job. Since … more
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Enjoy a riverside hayride at Lee State Park on Saturday
BISHOPVILLE - It's time to get out and enjoy the fall air. Join park rangers and take in the autumn sights and smells as you relax on a 5-mile riverside hayride on Saturday on Loop Road around Lee State Park. Two rides will … more
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Col. Oden to speak at Lee GOP Veterans Day program
BISHOPVILLE - The Lee County Republican Party invites the community to a special dinner with guest speaker Col. William Oden on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Oden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1974 and served 23 years. He … more
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COVID-19 vaccines available in Lee on Friday, in Clarendon on Sunday
The South Carolina Department of Education will host free vaccine clinics in Clarendon and Lee counties this weekend. In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the vaccination initiative, In It To Win … more
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Lee, Kershaw county fire departments announce automatic aid agreement; new rural fire station near completion
A new fire station to provide services to rural areas of Lee and Kershaw counties is near completion, and a mutual-aid agreement between the two neighboring counties to help residents save money was recently introduced. On Tuesday, Lee County … more
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Lee County COVID-19 Response Team brings COVID-19 vaccines to Lee County
The Lee County COVID-19 Response Team has created a community health initiative to help combat COVID-19. The team was organized to increase the number of vaccinations against COVID-19. Its purpose is to reach out to communities to educate them on … more
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