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New gym, athletic field coming to ALA Lexington
American Leadership Academy Lexington broke ground Friday, Oct. 30, on a major expansion of its campus at 109 Innovation Place in Lexington. The planned improvements include a new gymnasium, expanded car line stacking lanes and an outdoor multi-use field for sporting events and practices. Upper School Director Gabriel Cheavers was...
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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...
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PELION NEWS: Crowds flock to SC Pelion Peanut Party
The annual S.C. Pelion Peanut Party was a success. Police Chief Chris Garner estimated about 3,000 people were in attendance. Lots of boiled peanuts were sold by the Pelion Ruritan Club, and there were plenty of food vendors for everyone to eat their fill. David Mills placed the new Hometown...
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Free turkey, holiday food giveaways planned at 5 Columbia locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The Richland County Recreation Foundation and Richland County Recreation Commission, along with community partners, plan to giveaway turkeys and holiday food boxes at five events in Columbia from Nov. 14-21. The dates are:. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m.: Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road. Tuesday,...
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Columbia approves new build of drive-thru coffee, energy drink chain
COLUMBIA — A new on-the-go option for coffee, energy drinks, smoothies and more was just approved for the northeast Columbia area. A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru location is coming to 551 Spears Creek Church Road in the Pontiac area of Elgin. The City of Columbia planning commission approved the item at its Nov. 14 meeting as part of its major site plan, city documents show. That address belongs to an empty plot of land — it’s not yet clear when construction will begin on the 510-square-foot drive-thru or when the 7 Brew could open for business. The item was approved by the city without additi...
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2026 state Christmas tree arrives at SC House
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the South Carolina State House in Columbia on Monday, Nov. 9, following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Charlene Slaughter, director of communications with Experience Columbia SC, thanked the many individuals and organizations that helped make this year’s tree possible. Experience Columbia SC is the presenting sponsor of the 60th annual Governor’s Carolighting.
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Cayce hires deputy city manager
The city of Cayce has announced the hiring of Kendall P. Adams as its new deputy city manager. Adams previously served as assistant city administrator for the city of Forest Acres, where he provided leadership in municipal operations, logistics, and strategic planning. Adams began his public service career with the...