Lexington SC Real Estate Update February 5, 2010
Lexington, SC Real Estate update Feb. 5, 2010 – Lexington SC Growth to draw more federal funds – The 2010 census could be worth big bucks to the Town of Lexington. Town leaders expect the population to jump to 20,000 with the new census – an increase of about 5,000 people. The new numbers could bring in an additional $6 million in federal revenuses over the next decade. That money could help fund parks and recreation, police officers and transportation, and it’s a chance to help keep taxes low.
Supporters turn out to celebrate Lexington’s Main Street - A large crowd of more tha 200 people turned out to support the Friends of the Lexington Museum’s Remembering Main Street event despite the cold weather Saturday night at Lexington Town Hall. The music was lively, the food delicious, and spirits high. An original painting of Lexington’s Main Street circa 1950 done by local artist Tim Privett sold for $600 in an auction to raise funds for the project to restore Ellen’s Quarters on the grounds of the Fox house at the Lexington Museum in addition to a silent auction of 1940s-1960’s era memorabilia.
Councilman big on Boys State and Girls State -West Columbia SC City Councilman Dale Harley is on a mission – He is looking for funds to provide scholarships for local students to attend this summer’s sessions of Boys State and Girls State. The long-time council member said he is confident the two programs are among the vest best for involving young people in public service. Harley told the Chronicle Mayor Pat Smith of Springdale, a former Boys State participant, has committed to lobby his Council for funds to provide six scholarships. Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce has also told Harley that she would present the scholarship idea to her Council. Palmetto Girls State and Palmetto Boys State are a one week leadership and citizenship training program, created to further education outstanding high school students about state and local government. The delegates are selected for the program based on the leadership skills and involvement they have shown in their respective schools and communities.
Lexington Two holding 2010 registration - Registration for children who live in Lexington District Two, and who will be entering the Four Year Child Development Program, Five Year Kindergarten or the 1st Grade next year will begin on March 3, 2010 in all of the elementary schools from 7:45a.m. until 3 p.m. Anyone currently enrolled in a program in Lexington District Two will not have to register. Register your child at the school serving your attendance area. Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1 of the year entering the Child Development Program, and parents must bring the birth certificat from the Board of Vital Statistics of the State in which the child was born, as well as SC certificate of immunization from the doctor, health department or military clinic.
