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The Best Burgers In South Carolina Are Hiding Inside This Unassuming Little Restaurant

Somewhere in Chapin, South Carolina, a parking lot fills up with cars from license plates all across the state, and the drivers are all smiling about the same thing. That thing is Higher Ground Char House, and once you’ve been there, you’ll completely understand why people keep coming back.

Chapin, SC · 5d
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Former employees allege discrimination by scandal-plagued mayor in latest lawsuit against SC town

CHAPIN — A bombshell lawsuit from five women who were fired from their town positions by Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell accuse the mayor of sex-based and race-based discrimination, harassment and intimidation. It also alleges the town has known about Mitchell’s conduct for almost a year and has done nothing to reprimand him. “These women were simply doing their jobs, following the law, and speaking out against conduct they believed was wrong,” said attorney Deborah Barbier in a statement. “Instead of being protected, they lost their livelihoods. This case is about more than five women. It is about...

Chapin, SC · 13h

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Newberry County seeks public input on dangerous roads and intersections

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Newberry County residents can share concerns about dangerous roads and intersections at a road safety meeting today. The drop-in meeting runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Newberry County Courthouse Annex on College Street. Residents are encouraged to bring the name of a road or intersection and explain what makes it risky.

Newberry County, SC · 1d
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7 South Carolina Dog Laws Owners Break in Their Own Backyard

If your dog never leaves your yard, you might think the law has nothing to say about it. A fence doesn’t put you out of reach, though. Here are the South Carolina dog laws some owners break in their own backyard. Note: This is general information, not legal advice....

South Carolina · 5d
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A city within a city: West Columbia’s ‘most transformative’ development project ever moves forward

WEST COLUMBIA— What the city’s mayor calls one of the most transformative projects in West Columbia's history is moving forward after the city council approved rezoning for almost 10 acres of land at a meeting on Oct. 19. Originally announced in 2022, the project is set to transform the historic Colite manufacturing facility into Colite City, a multi-use hub where people can live, work, eat and shop. “Colite City will be the most enjoyable and desirable space to live, work and play in the Midlands,” according to documents pitching the project to the city. “From craft breweries, gorgeous flex s...

West Columbia, SC · 1d

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Seven South Carolina Diners That Serve Comfort Food All Winter Without Charging Much

Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...

South Carolina · 2d

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Lexington intersection closed indefinitely for sewer repairs

Williams Street is closed eastbound at the SC 302 intersection in Lexington County after a contractor working for the South Carolina Department of Transportation struck a sewer line Tuesday. The emergency closure began Tuesday evening while repairs are made to the damaged line, according to SCDOT. Officials have not provided...

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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Jury awards $24 million in Columbia malpractice case after pilot's death

A jury in Columbia has awarded $24 million to the estate of a 36-year-old father and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who died after complications from a heart procedure, according to legal fillings. The jury found a radiologist at fault for failing to identify an esophageal perforation on a CT angiogram, and found the radiologist grossly negligent. The estate alleged the scan was read as normal despite the patient’s symptoms continuing for about a month after an ablation for atrial fibrillation. He died 12 days after the scan from complications related to the perforation. The verdict followed a two-week trial that began Oct. 26. It included $14,645,390 in non-economic damages for wrongful death. The patient’s estate had previously settled with the cardiologist who performed the ablation for $1.2 million. The patient was a commercial pilot, husband and father of two young daughters, according to the lawsuit. Plaintiff’s attorneys were John Kassel, Theile McVey and Jamie Raie Rutskoski of Kassel McVey, and Thad Myers. Mark S. Barrow and Marshall C. Crane of Sweeny Wingate & Barrow represented the radiologist.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Judge hears Murdaugh defense request as case shifts toward Sumter retrial

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Alex Murdaugh’s defense team returned to court for a major pretrial hearing in Lexington County, where a judge was expected to consider a request to dismiss the murder indictments tied to the killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The hearing was...

Lexington County, SC · 11h

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Devine Night Out lights up Columbia ahead of Christmas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia residents gathered on Devine Street for an early holiday event. Devine Night Out offered early shopping and a Christmas-themed atmosphere for those in attendance. Local businesses along the street were supported from the occasion. The event included local university spirit as well. University of South...

Columbia, SC · 20h

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SC Department of Education said its Black history calendar doesn’t contradict recent anti-DEI policies

As a legal battle plays out over Black history curriculum bans in schools, the S.C. Department of Education unveiled its 2027 African American History Calendar at the historically Black, Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia late last month. The purpose of the calendar, first issued in 1989 and produced every year since, is to highlight lesser known African Americans from South Carolina who’ve made positive contributions to state and national history. In recent years, under state Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the department has enforced several policies that hinder the teaching of Black his...

South Carolina · 3d

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Richland County tightens vape shop rules: new licenses, distance from schools

COLUMBIA — Richland County Council continues to add restrictions for vape stores in unincorporated areas of the county, this time setting boundaries on where they can set up shop and creating a licensing system. The council passed an ordinance Nov. 10 amending the county’s codes concerning licenses and business regulations to include a section on the location of vape shops and their distance from educational institutions. The regulations have been on the table for most of this year — Councilmember Tyra Little introduced a motion to explore changes back in March, and the county’s Administration...

Richland County, SC · 2d

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Javeayah’s Law proposed to strengthen SC child safety protections

One South Carolina lawmaker said she has heard too many stories about children falling through the cracks at the SC Department of Social Services.

South Carolina · 1h

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Recounts confirm ousting of SC majority leader, narrow win of Greenville County Republican

COLUMBIA — The Republican legislator recently chosen to lead the House GOP Caucus officially lost his re-election bid with recount results certified Wednesday, while a second House Republican held on by less than three dozen votes. Official results show Democrat Joe Madge, a 59-year-old engineer at tire manufacturer Continental, defeated House Majority Leader Micah Caskey, […]

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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Next pitch for former North Augusta Public Safety HQ made, this time by Aiken County

NORTH AUGUSTA — One of the former Public Safety buildings on East Buena Vista might be nearing a second a life, the city of North Augusta having heard a pitch from Aiken County to shift its magistrate court from Belvedere to North Augusta. "Right now, it's still an idea, and it's something that we believe would put a vacant building back into use and into good use," Aiken County Administrator Brian Sanders told City Council on Nov. 9. "It's in a great spot, a lot more convenient for the population center on this side of the county. There are a lot of positives for that." The court and Criminal...

North Augusta, SC · 1d

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Lexington County receives $28.8M to reduce road fatalities

Lexington County will receive a $28.8 million federal grant award to implement the project “One Lexington, Zero Fatalities,” members of the Lexington County Council learned during the panel’s only November meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to council documents, Lexington County and local municipalities submitted a joint...

Lexington County, SC · 1d

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New sports facility to provide Columbia residents access to athletic equipment, space

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A new downtown Columbia sports facility aims to give Midlands athletes a place to train and play closer to home. Columbia resident Sydney Vanlandingham set out to create a space where boys and girls of all ages can enjoy sports. The Cola Sports Complex was developed with a focus on soccer and is designed around three spaces:

Columbia, SC · 19h

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Floatopia Flea Market Returns to Lexington for a Day of Shopping and Community Fun

Lexington SC, 11/12/2026 - Bargain hunters, vintage shoppers and local treasure seekers are invited to spend Saturday, November 14, at the Floatopia Flea Market in Lexington. Hosted by local nonprofit Top Tier LexiCo / Floatopia, the event will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 5599 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.

Lexington, SC · 1d

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RCSD: Richland Northeast High student sets off metal detector with knife ‘used for her lunch’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A 15-year-old student was charged by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) after a knife was found in her possession on Thursday. The student set off a metal detector at Richland Northeast High School around 8:45 a.m. It was discovered she had a knife in her pencil case. According to RCSD, she said she used the utensil for her lunch.

Richland County, SC · 1d

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers as Wait List Nears 100

Nearly 100 people sit on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County. The program needs more drivers to bring food to their doors. "Currently we have a wait list for our Meals on Wheels program," Aimee Hanna, executive director of Aiken Senior Life Services, told WRDW. "We have the capacity to serve these people. We have the means. We have the hot meals. Where we're really hurting right now is we don't have enough volunteers."

Aiken County, SC · 1d