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5 Lexington businesses accused of selling drug paraphernalia, illicit narcotics
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department is investigating multiple businesses in the area for illicit narcotic sales. The department said it believes five businesses have offered scheduled narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Search warrants were carried out at the following businesses on Thursday:. Essential Vapors – 205 Columbia Ave....
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Pastor’s march to Columbia honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - A faith leader from Baltimore began a 40-mile walk before dawn Thursday from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia, retracing Highway 1 to demand state lawmakers establish a study commission on racial harm and remedies. The walk marks 80 years since an all-white jury acquitted a Batesburg police chief...
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Pelion Police Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Three Firearms and Suspected Methamphetamine
According to the Pelion Police Department, Sgt. Davis initiated the traffic stop after observing an improper turn. However, further investigation during the stop led officers to uncover several items of evidence. During the investigation, officers recovered three firearms, approximately 13 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and multiple debit cards that were...
The State
Logan Federico's alleged killer in court to make a plea. Here's what to know
Logan Federico, a 22-year-old from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was fatally shot in May 2025 in a Columbia home where she was staying with a friend. Her killing set off political fights over South Carolina’s judicial system, the death penalty and a documentation error that may have kept her killer out of prison. Here are key takeaways: Federico was shot early on a Saturday in a Cypress Street rental while Alexander Dickey, 30, broke into two adjacent homes where University of South Carolina fraternity brothers were living , stealing a vehicle, a gun and credit cards, according to a May 2025 news conference with Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook. Dickey was captured the next day after being pulled from a Gaston home he had set on fire. Stephen Federico, Logan’s father, took the stage with state officials on Nov. 15, 2025, to push for judicial reform bill H. 4516 , which would reshape the panel that vets South Carolina judges. He said Dickey had been “arrested 39 times with 25 felonies” yet continued to walk free. Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a letter sent Sept. 30, 2025, urged Fifth Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson to pursue the death penalty against Dickey ,
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Turkey time: Boosters of Aiken Thanksgiving meal seek support
AIKEN — Providing poultry is among the challenges being faced this month amid preparation for a Thanksgiving gathering run by the Salvation Army and Aiken's First Baptist Church. The two organizations, with Security Federal Bank as a major sponsor, are continuing their Thanksgiving partnership this year, with plans in place for a free meal provided at the church Nov. 26 in the tradition of Aiken's "One Table" gatherings. "The donor that has supported us for about four years, with turkeys, is no more, so we actually are facing a little bit of a turkey crisis," said Capt. Michael Good, who helps...
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The Post and Courier
Fabulous frankfurters: Hot dogs get the gourmet treatment at new downtown Aiken restaurant
AIKEN — Bobby and Allison Hilton have elevated frankfurters to gourmet status at HOTT Dogs, which made its debut downtown Oct. 31. The wieners served at the restaurant are “all beef,” Allison said. “There are no fillers and no preservatives.” And they’re also kosher. “Our bread is brioche artisan bread that we season and we cultivate into something different and new,” Allison said. The hot dogs are baked, and diners can order one served plain or topped with ketchup, mustard and/or onions.” But much fancier options also are available. The “Eight Four Three,” named for the area code for Charlest...
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Saluda mayor’s race comes down to 2 votes as county voters renew penny sales tax
Two votes separate the candidates for mayor of Saluda after Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results. Mayor Miliken Matthews got 354 votes (49.9%), and Josh Morton got 352 (49.6%). Three write-in votes were cast. The margin is inside the 1% difference that triggers an automatic recount under state rules. Saluda...