News Summary
Lexington County will host a Spring Career Expo on May 6, showcasing job opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year, and a Spring Porch Party on May 8, featuring gift shop sales and food. Both events will foster community engagement during National Travel and Tourism Week.
Lexington Hosts Spring Career Expo and Porch Party
Lexington County is set to host two significant community events this May: the Spring Career Expo and the Spring Porch Party, both aimed at engaging residents and celebrating local job opportunities and tourism.
Details on the Events
The Lexington School District Two’s Spring Career Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event will take place at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center, located at 3205 Platt Springs Road. It will showcase job openings for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, looking to fill roles such as school nurse, bus driver, custodian, and various teaching positions. Lexington Two is noted for providing competitive salaries along with excellent employee benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, sick leave, and paid parental leave. Certain positions may also offer sign-on bonuses.
Following closely, the Spring Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale will be hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Visitors are invited to enjoy the event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, located at 2184 North Lake Drive, near the Lake Murray Dam. Attendees will find a wide range of gift shop items available for purchase at a 20% discount, making it an ideal time for Mother’s Day shopping. Food offerings at the Porch Party will include specialty loaded baked potatoes from the Spuddering Around food truck, along with complimentary sweet treats.
Community Engagement
Both events coincide with National Travel and Tourism Week, underscoring the significance of tourism in South Carolina and the nation. The Lake Murray Country Gift Shop features a variety of merchandise, which includes t-shirts and home décor, perfect for visitors looking to shop locally while enjoying festivities.
The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center is also a hub for information, providing resources about regional attractions, hotels, events, dining, and recreational activities for both residents and tourists. Its operating hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ongoing Community News
In local news beyond these community events, a commercial fire occurred recently at an auto repair business on Hwy. 321 South. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the fire was determined to have started accidentally, resulting in temporary lane closures.
The Pelion Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in identifying a young man wanted in an ongoing investigation. Authorities have released high-quality photos taken from store security footage in hopes of gathering tips from the community.
Additionally, James David Courtney, a 91-year-old resident from Lexington County, was charged with soliciting a child by computer as part of a recent sting operation. This operation led to eight arrests ranging in age from 25 to 91. Courtney remains in custody on a $50,000 secured bond, and there have been previous claims of victimization against him by someone familiar to him.
As these events unfold, local residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming career expo and porch party, fostering community ties and supporting local opportunities.
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- SWLexLedger: Lexington School District Two to Hold Spring Career Expo
- Wikipedia: Employment
- SWLexLedger: Fire at Auto Repair Business in Gaston
- Google Search: Auto Repair Fire
- SWLexLedger: Pelion Police Department Seeks Help Identifying Suspect
- Google Scholar: Community Crimes
- SWLexLedger: 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Starts Today
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Girl Scouts
- SWLexLedger: Spring Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale
- Google News: Lake Murray Events
