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Parade salutes Lexington County veterans

The 24th annual Lexington County Veterans Day parade was held Sunday, Nov. 1, to honor the service and sacrifice of those who served in the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Day parade began at 3 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Lexington, with spectators waving American flags and wearing patriotic red, white and blue clothing to honor veterans’ lasting contributions to the community.

Lexington County, SC · 6d
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Gov. Henry McMaster Receives C. Dan Adams Lifetime Achievement Award

Gov. Henry McMaster became South Carolina’s longest-serving governor in 2025, after assuming office in 2017 to finish the term of then-Gov. Nikki Haley, who resigned to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Since then, McMaster has been elected to two full terms, and he will leave office in...

South Carolina · 7d
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New SC law requires restaurants to disclose imported shrimp

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — A new South Carolina law requiring restaurants that serve imported shrimp to disclose that information to customers took effect Wednesday. Under the law, restaurants serving imported shrimp must post notices at their main entrances and include disclosures on their menus. The legislation follows genetic...

South Carolina · 7d
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Babcock Center kicks off holiday season with annual Jingle Jam festival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Spooky season is officially in the rearview, and the Babcock Center is helping the Midlands shift gears into the holiday spirit with live music and community support this weekend. The organization’s annual Jingle Jam Festival returns to Steel Hands Brewing, offering an afternoon of festivities aimed...

Cayce, SC · 6d
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ROAD TO REPAIR: Neighbors call for pothole fixes

Wynn Way potholes are causing neighbors to swerve down their own road to get home.

Columbia, SC · 5d

WJBF

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SC SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy, sugary drinks

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can no longer use those funds to purchase candy and certain sugary beverages under a new statewide initiative that took effect Sunday. The program, known as Healthy Food SC, removes candy, energy drinks, regular soda and other sweetened beverages from the […]

Columbia, SC · 6d

Charlotte Stories

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South Carolina Sets New Early Voting Record as Major Statewide Races Head to Election Day

Nearly 950,000 South Carolinians had already voted in person by Friday, setting a new early-voting record for a gubernatorial election. York County recorded 54,933 early voters, the fifth-highest total in the state. Only Greenville, Charleston, Richland and Horry counties had more. The latest statewide report shows 948,592 early ballots cast...

South Carolina · 6d

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South Carolina wastewater manager pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violations

A wastewater treatment plant manager in Saluda, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to federal Clean Water Act violations after investigators found he concealed elevated E. coli levels and repeated untreated sewage discharges. John Lorick, senior manager for the Saluda Commission of Public Works, admitted to diluting water samples to hide...

Saluda, SC · 5d

WLOS.com

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SC early voting tops 1 million ballots, led by Greenville, Charleston, Richland counties

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — South Carolina voters turned out in record numbers during the state’s early voting period for the General Election, with more than 1 million ballots cast before Election Day. Early voting ran from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31. The State Election Commission reported...

South Carolina · 6d

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Voting rights leaders say redistricting has galvanized Black voters in the South

Voting rights leaders from five Southern states on Friday highlighted on-the-ground efforts to drive voter turnout and surges in early voting among Black voters across four Southern states. During a virtual press call held four days before Election Day, leaders from Alabama Values, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, Civic...

South Carolina · 6d

The Post and Courier

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Midlands news: Restaurant shutters Irmo location; school board candidate claims harassment

Richland One school board candidate Brian Myers faces scrutiny over his residency and finances as he runs for an at-large seat against incumbent Barbara Weston and Tyrell Bates. A popular Midlands Mexican restaurant chain has permanently closed its Irmo location, leaving three other area restaurants operating. A proposed Lexington development tied to town councilmen has been resubmitted under a different applicant name following ethics complaints. Segra Park in Columbia's BullStreet District will soon go by a new name after officials announced a 15-year partnership with healthcare provider Pri...

Columbia, SC · 8d

hoodline.com

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Mystery ‘Project Vision’ Plant Could Bring 150 Jobs to Lexington County

Lexington County Administration Building — County Government Building. Lexington County Council gave unanimous, initial approval this week to a package of tax incentives for a mysterious manufacturing plant known only as Project Vision, a project developers say could bring 150 new jobs and a $10 million investment to the county.

Lexington County, SC · 8d

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Escape To A Simpler Time At This Old-Fashioned Drive-In Theater In South Carolina

Somewhere in Aiken County, tucked between tall pines and a whole lot of South Carolina sky, there’s a place that time forgot, and honestly, good for time. The Monetta Drive-In Theatre in Monetta, South Carolina is the kind of old-fashioned experience that makes you realize how much you’ve been missing without even knowing it.

Aiken County, SC · 11d

Yahoo!

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Annie Andrews stresses high healthcare costs in tight South Carolina Senate race with Darline Graham

The South Carolina Senate race has drawn ever closer between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham as the midterm elections draw to a finish. Andrews joins Antonia Hylton to discuss the surprisingly close race, her campaign's extensive outreach to voters, and the rising costs of healthcare going into 2027.

South Carolina · 8d

The State

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South Carolina's 2026 election: Where candidates stand on the issues. Here's what to know

From the U.S. Senate race to local school board contests, The State has fact-checked where South Carolina candidates stand on the issues shaping the 2026 election. Below is a roundup of that coverage, organized by race. Here are key takeaways: U.S. Senate Fact check: Where Senate hopefuls Andrews, Graham stand on ending war in Iran Fact check: Where do Senate candidates Andrews, Graham split on abortion bans? Fact check: What do SC’s U.S. Senate hopefuls say about national debt? Governor Fact check: Where SC hopefuls for governor stand on eliminating state income tax Fact check: Where SC candidates for governor stand on legalizing gambling Fact check: Where SC candidates for governor stand on expanding Medicaid Fact check: Where SC governor candidates stand on new data center construction Fact check: SC governor hopefuls stances on continuing college tuition rate freeze State Superintendent of Education Fact check: Where SC state superintendent candidates stand on school vouchers Fact check: Where SC state superintendent candidates stand on teacher pay Lexington 1 school board Fact Check: Where Lexington 1 school board candidates stand on budget, taxes Fact Check: What Lexington 1 board candidates say about student screen time Richland 2 school board Fact Check: Where

South Carolina · 6d

The Post and Courier

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SC heads to polls on Nov. 3. Oral history project focuses on Mount Pleasant’s Black community.

If you’re not one of the hundreds of thousands of voters to cast their ballots early in a record-breaking turnout, Nov. 3 is your day. That’s right — Election Day is (almost) here. South Carolina is set to elect a new governor to replace Henry McMaster, whose record-setting tenure will come to a close in January. Seeking to fill the seat are Attorney General Alan Wilson, the Republican nominee, and state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, who is leading the Democrat ticket. The late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat has proved to be a close race, with his sister Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Dr. Annie An...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 7d

dillonnews.org

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Public Hearings Scheduled for Dominion, NextEra Merger; SCDCA to Offer Webinar on Utility Ratemaking Process

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers in the proposed merger of Dominion Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy, Inc. Dominion Energy serves 820,000 customers living in 24 South Carolina counties from the Midlands to the Lowcountry. If the...

Columbia, SC · 6d

carolinapanorama.com

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Earns Seven Prestigious Area IV Awards: Columbia-Based Service Organization Celebrates Excellence in Leadership, Community Engagement, Youth Development, and Sisterhood

Excellence in service, a commitment to community, and a passion for developing the next generation of leaders have earned the COLA City Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.® an impressive seven awards at the 2026 Area IV Virtual Cluster Conference. Under the dynamic leadership of Chapter President Lady...

South Carolina · 6d

The Associated Press

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied. When do polls close? Polls close at 7 p.m. ET. What’s on the ballot? The Associated Press will provide vote results and declare winners in races for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House, attorney general, secretary of state, state Senate, state House, agriculture commissioner, Comptroller General, Superintendent of Education and state treasurer. How many people voted in the last midterm election? About 1.7 million votes were cast in South Carolina's 2022 race for U.S. Senate. How much of the vote is cast early or by absentee ballot? About 36% of votes in the 2022 race for U.S. Senate in South Carolina were cast early or by absentee ballot. The latest advance vote totals for South Carolina can be found in the AP’s advance vote tracker . When are early and absentee votes released? South Carolina counties vary in terms of when and how they release vote results. About half of all counties release all or almost all mail voting results

South Carolina · 9d

WIS-TV

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Fort Jackson appoints new Commander

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Brig. Gen. Jeremy Wilson assumed command of Fort Jackson today on Victory Field. Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis, the U.S. Army recruiting commander, handed over the Fortis Colors to signify the change in command. General Wilson expressed eagerness to get involved in the community, “Been here for...

Columbia, SC · 8d