Carolinas-based grocer Lowes Foods officially confirmed today that the chain will be opening a Lexington location at the corner of Augusta Highway/U.S. 1 and Charter Oaks Road across from Lexington High School.

The Lexington location will be the first Columbia-area store for the chain and is expected to open in early 2017.

“Our Lexington store will be very focused on supporting local, while providing exceptional attention to our guests,” Lowes Foods president Tim Lowe said. “Our commitment to local includes offering produce sourced through our partnership with over 200 local farmers, and featuring a wide assortment of unique local products found throughout the store.”

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