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SC motorist ejected from vehicle and struck multiple times on I-26

One person is dead after being thrown from his vehicle and struck by multiple cars following a Saturday morning crash in Lexington County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Preston Wayne Grantham, a 32-year-old from West Columbia, is the person who died in what Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher called an accident. On Saturday, around 1:38 a.m., both a 2009 Dodge Charger and a 2025 Yamaha motorcycle were traveling west on I-26 near mile marker 104 before the motorcycle collided with the rear of the Dodge, said Master Trooper Hannah Davidson of the Highway Patrol. Grantham was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the road, as a result of the crash, Davidson said. Several unknown vehicles then struck the injured driver lying in the road, according to Davidson. Grantham, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene, the coroner’s office said. No other injuries were reported. The collision remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol and coroner’s office.

Lexington County, SC · 1d

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Bodies of shooting victims found at Lexington property, SC officials say

Bodies of two shooting victims recently were found on the property of a Lexington home, according to South Carolina officials. Lexington residents Margaret K. Player, 86, and Thomas Player, 62, were the people found dead at the residence, Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said. The coroner’s office didn’t say how the Players were related. The grisly discovery was made just before 4 p.m. Nov. 6, according to Fisher. Law enforcement officers responded to a home in the 100 Block of Whisper Lake Drive , where the Players’ bodies were located on the premises, the Lexington Police Department said. That’s in a part of Lexington near West Main Street and U.S. 378. Information about why officers initially went to the home was not available. There was no word about the manner of death for either of the victims, or if anyone else was involved in the shooting. No arrests have been reported. Despite the two deaths, Police Chief Terrence Green told “the public that there is no danger to the community.” The deaths continue to be investigated by police and the coroner’s office.

Lexington, SC · 1d

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Social media reacts to Texas A&M's 17-9 loss to South Carolina

Texas A&M football's offensive struggles continued Saturday as the Aggies fell 17-9 to No. 21 South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. They failed to score a touchdown for the third time in SEC play this season. The loss leaves Texas A&M (4-5, 1-5 SEC) needing two victories in its final three games to become bowl eligible. Despite another disappointing offensive performance, Texas A&M had opportunities to pull off the road upset. The Aggies entered the fourth quarter leading 9-7 behind three field goals from kicker David Olano. However, South Carolina scored 10 unanswered points in the final quarter, including a 41-yard touchdown run from quarterback LaNorris Sellers to secure the victory. Quarterback Marcel Reed completed 25 of 43 passes for 251 yards, while running back Rueben Owens II rushed for 137 yards on 19 carries. Despite moving the football, the Aggies couldn't finish drives in the end zone. Texas A&M's defense kept the game competitive, but the offense's continued struggles proved costly. With another SEC loss and the team's postseason hopes hanging in the balance, frustration surrounding coach Mike Elko and the Aggies continued to grow across social media. Here's how the internet reacted to Texas A&M's loss to South Carolina.

The State

Woman seriously injured in Columbia shooting. Gunman at-large.

A woman was seriously injured following a shooting on Friday, according to the Columbia Police Department. The shooting happened on the evening of November 6, in the 5300 block of Fairfield Road, according to a news release. Preliminary information indicates multiple rounds were fired during the incident, resulting in a woman sustaining a serious gunshot wound to her upper body, the release said. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to an area hospital. Her condition was not reported. The shooting is actively under investigation by the department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau, the release said. No arrests have been made. The department encourages anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or submit an anonymous tip at www.midlandscrimestoppers.com .

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Driver killed in four-vehicle crash on South Carolina road, cops say

A Lexington man recently was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that left another person hospitalized, according to South Carolina officials. Timothy Dwight Coursey, 66, is the driver who died in what Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher called an accident. The four-vehicle collision happened Friday at about 10:20 a.m., said Master Trooper William Bennett of the South Carolina Highway Patrol . Coursey was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado north on North Lake Drive , along with a 2020 Ford utility truck and a 2026 Nissan Altima, according to Bennett. At an intersection in a part of Lexington County that’s close to Lake Murray, the Ford turned left onto Pilgrim Church Road, Bennett said. The Ford driver failed to yield the right of way to a 2017 Kia Sorrento that was driving south on North Lake Drive, according to officials. The Kia swerved to avoid the Ford but crashed head-on with the Chevy, Bennett said. The Chevy then collided with the Nissan, according to Bennett. Both Coursey, who was wearing a seatbelt, and the Kia driver were taken to an area hospital, where the 66-year-old Lexington resident died, Fisher said. Further information on the Kia driver’s condition was not available. Bennett said

Lexington County, SC · 22h

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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 · 21h

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Coroner identifies woman killed in Haverford Drive shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Authorities have identified a 30-year-old woman who died following a shooting in Richland County on Saturday, Nov. 7. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as Jada S. Watts of Columbia. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Haverford Drive. Rutherford said her...

Richland County, SC · 19h

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Lexington County to Receive Nearly $29 Million for Road Safety Improvements

The $28,775,204 grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, according to a Public Works memo in County Council’s meeting packet for Tuesday. The project is called “One Lexington. Zero Fatalities.”. The money will fund improvements along high-injury corridors identified...

Lexington County, SC · 23h

Essentially Sports

College Football Rankings: Miami Punished, Tennessee Rewarded, New no.1 & More

Miami finally took a loss. Notre Dame beat the Hurricanes 31-24 in South Bend, ending their unbeaten start. Georgia had a much easier time, crushing Ole Miss 42-7 on the road. Tennessee picked up ground with a win over Kentucky, and Utah stayed perfect after getting past BYU. Plenty changed in Week 10. AP Top 25 predictions after Week 101. Georgia Bulldogs (7-1) Previous Rank: 2 Result: 42-7 win at Ole Miss Georgia has a strong case to take over No. 1. Kirby Smart’s team walked into Oxford and handed Ole Miss its worst defeat of the season, ending the Rebels’ 16-game home winning streak in the...

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A Columbia woman was battling a rare aggressive cancer. Then something worse came along.

Learning his wife was in a coma from a rare complication of a mosquito-borne virus was, in an odd way, a relief for Oliver Thompson. He feared her leukemia had spread. "It was good news," he said. "The other option was the cancer had made it into her brainstem and there was nothing they can do about it."

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Injury News: South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers Heads to the Locker Room Following a Lower Body Injury

Sellers was sacked late in the second quarter and had to be helped off the field.

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Richland County to host recycling drop-off event on Nov. 14

Richland County residents can drop off household hazardous waste, paper for shredding, and many other materials for recycling during Richland Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Rd. in Columbia. Materials that will be accepted include:. Household hazardous...

Richland County, SC · 16h

Fort Mill Sun

Richland County Man Charged with Animal Fighting After 11 Dogs Rescued

SLED and partner agencies removed 11 dogs from a Richland County property and arrested a 57-year-old man on animal fighting and cruelty charges. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged a Richland County man with animal fighting and ill treatment of animals on Friday after helping rescue 11 dogs, according to SLED. […]

Richland County, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Teacher Arrested After ‘Horseplay’ With 15-Year-Old Student Takes a Disturbing Turn

We never forget our favorite teachers, the ones who make learning fun and exciting. We also remember the ones we didn’t like, whose classrooms seemed more like jail cells. Many teachers do their best to make school a place students want to be, but sometimes things get a little too casual. A South Carolina high school student and her teacher, 29-year-old Marlin Roberts, allegedly played a little too hard in the classroom, landing Roberts behind bars. Roberts and the student engaged in “horseplay.” WACH reported the Richland Sheriff’s Department became aware of an incident involving Roberts, a teacher at Spring Valley High School in the Richland School District, around 11 a.m. on November 3, 2026. The teacher reportedly “began to horseplay” with the 15-year-old female student, who jokingly tried a karate-type kick before falling to the floor. Roberts allegedly dragged her across the floor. The student and her parents reported the incident. The teenage girl allegedly suffered an abrasion from the altercation. Her parents reported the incident to the school , and deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation, per WIS. Roberts reportedly admitted to what happened, and deputies arrested him and took him to the Alvin

South Carolina · 1h

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Your South Carolina Trip Isn’t Done Until You’ve Had Buffet Fried Chicken And Hash And Rice At Columbia’s Palmetto Pig

Some meals are just food, and some meals tell you exactly where you are. At Palmetto Pig in downtown Columbia, a plate of crispy fried chicken next to a scoop of hash and rice says South Carolina louder than any welcome sign. The small barbecue spot runs an all-you-can-eat buffet...

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Lexington Church Turns Icehouse Amphitheater Into Holiday Village Nov. 21-22

Downtown Lexington is getting an early dose of holiday spirit as Lexington United Methodist Church transforms the Icehouse Amphitheater into a two-day Christmas marketplace called Magic on Church Street, running Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The free festival is set for the amphitheater at 107 W. Main Street and is being staged as a fundraiser tied to the church's missions and outreach work.

Lexington County, SC · 22h

The State

USC's Dawn Staley makes appearance at Clemson men's basketball game. Here's why

Dawn Staley at a Clemson men’s basketball game ... as a fan? Yes, you read that correctly. The Gamecocks’ three-time national champion women’s basketball coach made the short trip from Columbia to Clemson on Friday night to cheer on one of her godsons from enemy territory. Staley was at Littlejohn Coliseum supporting Madden Collins, a sophomore guard at American University, Clemson’s Friday opponent. Madden Collins is the son of Ariana Moore, who played four years under Staley at Temple and currently works as Staley’s director of basketball operations at South Carolina. The ACC Network Extra broadcast of the game showed Staley sitting in a regular seating section at Clemson’s arena wearing a gray American University hoodie. Madden Collins finished with a team-high 23 points on 10-20 shooting in American’s 82-73 loss at Clemson. The Eagles, a mid-major team based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the Patriot League, only trailed the Tigers 39-34 at halftime. Staley’s unique trip to Clemson, SC Madden Collins played high school basketball at Irmo before finishing his prep career at Christ School near Asheville, North Carolina. His younger brother, Mason, is also a talented basketball player and currently plays at The Tatnall School in Delaware

Clemson, SC · 1d

The State

Four-star NC defender commits to Shane Beamer, South Carolina football

Less than 24 hours after No. 21 South Carolina became bowl=eligible with a win over Texas A&M, the Gamecocks picked up a victory on the recruiting trail. Four-star linebacker Skylar Alston — a Class of 2028 prospect from Raleigh — announced Sunday evening that he was committing to South Carolina. He becomes the Gamecocks’ third 2028 pledge, joining a pair of receivers — Jospeph Gibbs (4 stars) Jhamari Cain (3 stars). A 6-foot-1, 210-pound prospect, Alston chose USC after narrowing his list to a top six that included the Gamecocks, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee and UCLA. As a junior at Cardinal Gibbons High this year, Alston has 96 tackles in 10 games, including five sacks and 17 tackles for loss. The Crusaders begin their playoff journey on Friday. South Carolina football’s 2028 recruiting class 4-star wide receiver Joseph Gibbs // Haw River, NC // committed on July 8 3-star wide receiver Jhamari Cain // Richmond, VA // committed on July 9 4-star linebacker Skylar Alston // Raleigh, NC // committed on November 8

Columbia, SC · 18h

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