AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lexington South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:25:47 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in South Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lexington-county-227500 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lexington-county-227500 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Leading residential real estate franchise network prepares real estate professionals for working with distressed properties   ... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-agents-receive-specialized-training-223267 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-agents-receive-specialized-training-223267 Real Estate Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Lexington County, SC area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Lexington... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/lexington-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lexington-county-220958 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/lexington-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lexington-county-220958 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lexington County South Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/lexington-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lexington-county-222072 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/batesburg/news/lexington-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lexington-county-222072 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 ERA Wilder Realty Lexington Office welcomes Laura Reid.  As a top producer in Real Estate, Laura Reid recently joined ERA Wilder Realty. ... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-welcomes-top-producer-219802 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-welcomes-top-producer-219802 Real Estate Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ERA Wilder Realty Chapin Office recently announced the addition of two new realtors to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-welcomes-new-associates-217722 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-welcomes-new-associates-217722 Real Estate Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a South Carolina corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/columbia/news/find-south-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-south-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217135 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/columbia/news/find-south-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-south-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217135 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Helping to strike out against neuromuscular disease, members of ERA Wilder Realty recently raised over $1500 during a local benefit bowl-a-thon for... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-helps-strike-out-against-muscular-dystrophy-215504 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/era-wilder-realty-helps-strike-out-against-muscular-dystrophy-215504 Real Estate Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ERA Wilder Realty agents Debbie Erdman, Jessica Redmond, and Candace Perry are hosting a 1st Time Home Buyers Seminar Saturday, August 29th... http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/first-time-home-buyers-seminar-209331 http://www.americantowns.com/sc/lexington/news/first-time-home-buyers-seminar-209331 Real Estate Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-lexington-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-lexington-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600