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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 · 1d
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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.

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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 · 17h

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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 · 15h

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Chapin daycare teacher charged after child thrown to floor

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 26-year-old day care teacher was arrested after throwing a child to the floor at a day care center in Chapin, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Jenna Chapman, 26, of Chapin, is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. According to Lexington...

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Lexington Police investigate 2 Whisper Lake deaths

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Law enforcement is investigating two deaths that occurred in the Whisper Lake neighborhood Friday afternoon. Officers found two dead individuals in a residence on the premises, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. The circumstances are under investigation. According to officers, the scene is secured with...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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Lexington police say 5 stores sold illegal drugs. The stores say they were ‘violated’ by raids.

LEXINGTON – It was all anyone could talk about the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 6. Walking into Kratopia, a store tucked into a strip mall on Sunset Boulevard with a sign branding it as an “herbal oasis,” a handful of customers chatted with sales associates over displays of THC vapes and gummies. Many expressed shock, and at some points outrage, over the law enforcement raids that hit the store and four others like it the previous morning. “It really just feels like a violation, just like they spit in my face,” Virginia Gauthier said. She’s managed the store for 7 years, and owned it for the last...

Lexington, SC · 1d

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USA Today ranks this Texas-style BBQ spot in SC among the nation's best

Where is the best place to find a good, delicious plate of Texas-style BBQ in South Carolina? Of course, the top restaurants with Texas-style barbecue will be in Texas, but readers from USA Today say there’s a joint in West Columbia that beats almost any other barbecue spot in the country. A panel of experts from USA Today nominated a list of Texas-style barbecue spots and then asked their readers to vote on which one is the best. The result was a ranking of the nation’s 10 best Texas-style barbecue spots. Here’s the BBQ spot in the Columbia area that was loved enough by readers to be featured on USA Today’s ranking: Best Texas-style BBQ in SC The South Carolina restaurant that was featured on USA Today’s 10 Best Texas-style BBQ Picks was City Limits Barbeque in West Columbia. Since 2016, City Limits Barbeque has been a staple in the Columbia community and has strived to make the best Southern cooking in the city, according to their website. The family-owned restaurant was originally a food truck, but in 2023, they made the transition into a brick-and-mortar. This isn’t the first time City Limits Barbeque has been recognized for its culinary

West Columbia, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Man Who Faked Military Record Gets Over 9 Years For CSAM

FBI (File) A 46-year-old Lexington, South Carolina, man was sentenced to more than nine years...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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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 · 15h

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South Carolina Woman Opened an Inclusive Playhouse Where Children of Different Abilities Can Play Together

After working with children on the autism spectrum, a South Carolina woman opened an indoor playhouse designed to welcome young children with different abilities and sensory needs. Her goal was to create a place where families could enjoy playtime without feeling overwhelmed by crowded, noisy environments. Opened in July 2026,...

Lexington, SC · 12h

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One dead, one child injured in shooting in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting near Haverford Drive this morning that left one dead and a minor injured. At approximately 5:00 am, authorities responded to Cricket Ridge for shooting victims in Lexington County in connection to a Richland County shooting. The...

Richland County, SC · 1d

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Pastor’s march to S.C. honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. - A faith leader from Baltimore began a 40-mile walk before dawn Thursday from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia, retracing Highway 1 to demand state lawmakers establish a study commission on racial harm and remedies. The walk marks 80 years since an all-white jury acquitted a Batesburg police chief in...

Batesburg, SC · 2d

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HS Football Rewind: Keenan wins playoff opener. Dreher ends playoff drought

The Keenan Raiders are moving on in the playoffs. Hunter O’Neal ran for two touchdowns and Dante Howse had a key TD pass in the fourth quarter to help the Raiders past Newberry, 30-21 in the Class 2A playoffs on Friday. Keenan will host St. Joseph’s in the second round next week. It is Keenan’s third playoff win under coach Jarrett Nealy, who led the Raiders (8-3) to the third round in his first year in 2024. The Raiders were 3-8 last year but now have two eight-win seasons in the past three years. Friday’s matchup was the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Keenan won, 28-16, on Oct. 16. “Really hard to beat a team twice, especially a good team,” Neely said. “Newberry was young this year. But I knew they would come in and battle. We challenged our guys all week, and I think we came out and did what we are supposed to do.” The game had plenty of twists and turns in the second half. Keenan led 24-14 going to the fourth quarter, but Newberry blocked a punt and took over at the Raiders’ 2-yard line. Keenan’s Jamauri Johnson picked off Sincere Glymph

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt Receives the 2026 Community Impact Award

Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt, Senior Community Health Worker with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s SHIELD Program, has been selected to receive the 2026 Community Impact Award from Limitless Community Development. The award will be presented during the organization’s Annual Snow Ball Gala on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the M Garden.

Newberry County, SC · 11h

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150-Plus Vendors Set to Fill West Columbia for March 2027 Handmade Craft Festival

More than 150 vendors are expected to set up shop at the South Carolina State Farmers Market next spring, as the Handmade Arts and Crafts Festival returns to West Columbia on March 13 and 14, 2027. Admission and parking will be free, pets are welcome, and organizers are planning family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

West Columbia, SC · 12h

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Chapin Chili Cook-Off Returns for Its 5th Annual Event on Sunday

Chapin, SC 11/8/2026 - Chili lovers, food enthusiasts, and the Chapin community are invited to come together Sunday, November 8, for the 5th Annual Chapin Chili Cook-Off!. The event will take place at Lazy Creek Taphouse in Chapin, with festivities beginning at 1 p.m. The annual cook-off brings together great...

Chapin, SC · 17h

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Irmo’s first female kicker makes her mark on the football field

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - After weeks of anticipating her moment, Irmo kicker Aislyn Kerwin finally got her shot. Unfortunately, her big debut didn’t go according to plan. However, Kerwin was given another chance to redeem herself in the same game and delivered sending the ball through the uprights. After...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange

Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The hearing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Boiling...

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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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 · 15h