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Historic Babcock Building cupola rises above Columbia skyline

One of the first things travelers see as they enter Columbia is the bright red cupola atop a building on Elmwood Avenue, like an exclamation point. The cupola and the surrounding BullStreet District have a long history in Columbia, dating to 1885, when the final and grandest of three buildings was built as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, later known as the South Carolina State Hospital. In 1969, the asylum building was named for James Woods Babcock, who served as the hospital’s superintendent from 1891 to 1914, according to The State’s history of the structure. The Babcock Building and the surrounding 178 acres grew into a self-contained mental health facility where hundreds of people lived and worked, walled off from the rest of the city. The building housed offices and patients for more than 100 years, until it was vacated in 2003. Though dilapidated, the central, cupola-capped portion of the Babcock was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and could not be demolished. The building sat vacant and deteriorating until 2015, when redevelopment of the historic campus into the mixed-use BullStreet District began. Workers had just begun clearing out the Babcock for construction of luxury apartments

Columbia, SC · 2d

WIS-TV

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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 · 2d
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FULL SHOW:  The Breakfast Club Broadcast Live From South Carolina State University With Special Gues

Today The Breakfast Club is Live From South Carolina State University. Featuring Guests From Morgan & Morgan, And special performances from Belly Gang Kushington, Lil Boss, Honor Roll Ft. Nyla Simone, Swavay, Reuben Vincent & Ben Reilly. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone ...

Orangeburg, SC · 2d

WIS-TV

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Annual Snowball Festival Brings Holiday Cheer to the Icehouse Amphitheater

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Holiday cheer is headed to Lexington as Icehouse Amphitheater welcomes the community to its annual Snowball Festival. The festivities begin with a Christmas craft fair featuring about 66 vendors from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3-6. Families can enjoy photos with Santa, hot cocoa and a tree-lighting...

Lexington, SC · 3d
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Columbia firefighters celebrate holiday season with Christmas tree on Devine Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department joined the community for a holiday celebration on Devine Street, featuring a Christmas tree outside Fire Station 9. The Devine Street Association organized the event to bring together the community for the holiday season. Fire officials highlighted the Christmas tree outside...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Newberry breaks ground on $4.8M amphitheater

Newberry will soon be home to a new amphitheater. Newberry Opera House, Newberry County and the city of Newberry broke ground Thursday on the future Downtown Newberry Amphitheater and Pavilion. The 933-capacity venue at 1327 Caldwell Street in downtown Newberry, is slated for completion by July 2027. “Newberry has always...

Newberry, SC · 2d

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Making the business of ballet profitable

If you live in the Midlands, at some point in your life you’ve probably seen a performance of the Nutcracker ballet because for most people, this is a must-do activity during the holidays. This year, all six performances will feature live accompaniment by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, which our next guest says is a particularly meaningful development. Mike Switzer interviews William Starrett, CEO and artistic director of the South Carolina Ballet in Columbia, SC.

Columbia, SC · 2d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Allen University alum publishes debut book, ‘Legacy Leverage’

Allen University alumnus Tylan Jennings, a U.S. Army veteran, educator and coach, has published his first book, “Legacy Leverage: From Discipline to Dynasty.”. The book explores how the habits people build, the choices they make about money and the time they invest in others can shape what they pass on to the next generation, according to a news release.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Photo gallery: Hundreds gather for Lexington Health Foundation’s Wine on the River

More than 600 people came together Friday evening at Stone River in West Columbia for an event that offered more than just the chance to unwind. The Lexington Health Foundation hosted its annual Wine on the River celebration, bringing the community together for a night of food, drinks and fun, all in support of a good cause.

West Columbia, SC · 21h

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12 South Carolina Bookstores With The Best Mood For Fall Reading

One used bookstore in South Carolina helped start a young adult book festival that brings famous authors to town each November. A bookshop did that. I still love how wild that sounds. The surprises keep coming. One shop on this list began life as a bookmobile on wheels. Another sells...

South Carolina · 2d

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Pilgrim Fellowship Hall Brings Back St. Nicholas and Bounce Houses for Lexington Kids

Pilgrim Fellowship Hall is gearing up for its annual St. Nicholas Festival on Saturday, December 5, 2026, running from 5 to 7 p.m., with a visit from St. Nicholas himself planned for 6 p.m. The event will fill the hall with a holiday market, children's crafts, inflatable bounce houses, live Christmas music, and food, all aimed at giving Lexington families a festive evening together.

Lexington, SC · 18h

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51st Annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic opens today

The 51st Annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic art and craft festival kicked off today at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Presented by Gilmore Shows and featuring hundreds of artists and craftsmen from across 15 states, exhibitors will showcase unique choices in pottery, fine art, glass, jewelry, basket weaving, clothing, furniture, sculpture, photography, wood, specialty foods and much more throughout the weekend.

South Carolina · 1d

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ABC 15 journalists recognized with 3 first-place awards and 2 second-place finishes

ABC 15 journalists are being recognized for their work, earning three first-place awards and two second-place finishes. The RTDNAC Awards recognize outstanding broadcast and digital journalism across North and South Carolina, and this year's nominations highlight an especially broad range of work from our team, from enterprise reporting and historical storytelling to digital innovation and individual achievement.

South Carolina · 17h

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You Can Sea Everything: State of the Ports

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 14, 2026: we have a full episode dedicated to Gavin’s open seas maritime report (or GOSMAR) with SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace, who recently delivered his second state of the ports address as he enters his second year on the job leading the maritime agency; we have a one on one with Mallace; and more!

South Carolina · 1d

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Batesburg-Leesville to Celebrate Christmas Season with Annual Parade December 6, 2026

The annual holiday tradition will begin at 5:15 p.m. and is expected to bring families, friends and visitors together for an evening of Christmas cheer and community celebration. This year's parade will feature entries competing for awards based on how well they represent the parade theme. Participants will have the...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

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Christmas In Newberry Kicks Off November 20!

The holiday season has officially begun in Newberry, with the arrival of downtown’s community Christmas tree. This year’s tree, a Fraser Fir, stands over 20 feet tall and arrived in downtown Newberry on Tuesday, November 17. This year’s tree comes to Newberry from Appalachian Farms of Cranberry in...

Newberry, SC · 2d

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History beneath our feet: Lander program examines Revolutionary War sites in area

Within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood lie approximately 100 Revolutionary War battlefields and skirmish sites — many of them little known or still waiting to reveal their secrets. That remarkable concentration of Revolutionary War history was among the discoveries shared by historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore during a...

Greenwood, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Golf Signs Szabo, Gagliardi for 2027 Class

South Carolina men’s golf coach Rob Bradley added two players to the 2027 recruiting class: in-state standout Dawson Szabo and Italian amateur Giampaolo Gagliardi. Both signed financial aid agreements and are set to join the Gamecocks in fall 2027. Szabo recorded 7 top-10 finishes in 10 high school events...

South Carolina · 2d

mountpleasantmagazine.com

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Independent Women: The Women Behind South Carolina’s Declaration Signers

A hot topic this year is the 250th anniversary of one of the most significant events in world history – the signing of the Declaration of Independence. By announcing their break with Mother England, the American colonists created a country that gained the admiration of the rest of the world.

Charleston, SC · 3d

WJBF

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88.3 The JOY FM hosting ‘T-shirts for Turkeys’ ahead of Thanksgiving

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – 88.3 The JOY FM is hosting its inaugural “T-shirts for Turkeys” tour to help families across the CSRA have Thanksgiving meals. People are asked to drop off a frozen turkey, a $15 grocery store gift card or monetary gift. Each donor will receive a t-shirt from the radio station as a […]

Aiken, SC · 4d