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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d
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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 · 12d
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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
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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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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

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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

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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 · 9d

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Irmo Breaks Ground on $41.4M Dutch Fork Elementary, Old Campus Gets New Life

7900 Broad River Rd. — Approximate Existing Campus Becoming Education Center. Lexington-Richland School District Five broke ground Friday on a new Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences in Irmo, marking a major step for a project meant to replace the oldest continuously used school building in the district. The 9 a.m. ceremony took place at Hope Lutheran Church on Kennerly Road, located next to the school's new site, and drew school board members, community members and district leaders.

Irmo, SC · 9d

Animal of Things

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Can Landlords Deny ESA in South Carolina? Your Rights After HUD’s 2026 Shift

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by W.carter / Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Can landlords deny ESA in South Carolina? Sometimes, but far less often than most landlords assume. A blanket no-pets policy is not a legal reason to turn down a valid request, and the law that protects you did not disappear when federal enforcement changed this year. That second point is the one most tenants are … This article, Can Landlords Deny ESA in South Carolina? Your Rights After HUD’s 2026 Shift , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Oklahoma? Your Rights as a Renter • Deer Collision Liability Laws in Arizona: Who Pays, What to Report, and Your Legal Options • Alaska Has No Separate Rifle Deer Season, but Rifles Are Legal in Open Units From August 1

South Carolina · 8d

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Hall of Famer to receive top military veteran award from the University of South Carolina

Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning with an awards breakfast on the USC campus and followed by halftime recognition during the USC-Texas A&M football game.

Columbia, SC · 10d

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Early voting ends Saturday in South Carolina ahead of Nov. 3 election

(WACH) — Saturday marks the final day of early voting in South Carolina ahead of the 2026 statewide general election. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, early voting centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday,...

South Carolina · 9d

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Early voting statewide totals roll in

Early voting ended on Saturday at 6 p.m. across South Carolina.

South Carolina · 7d

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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 · 7d

The Post and Courier

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Where Richland One school board hopefuls stand on academic improvement, failed early learning center

COLUMBIA — Richland School District One could see a major shakeup in its Board of Commissioners after the general election on Nov. 3, as 10 candidates race to fill four seats up for grabs. At the forefront is a widespread desire to keep the district on the right track after the state Department of Education ended heightened financial oversight of Richland One in April. The department had exercised oversight over the school district to some extent since 2022. Every candidate who replied to the Post and Courier’s questions agreed that Superintendent Todd Walker, who took up the post in May 2025,...

Richland County, SC · 8d

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Award winning country artist to perform in Columbia to benefit services for veterans

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- A Midlands organization known for helping veterans, heroes and first responders thrive at life, is hosting a concert with Country music star Justin Moore. The Big Red Barn is hosting its Fall Jam at the Township Auditorium Saturday November 14, 2026 as the headlining act. The...

Columbia, SC · 6d

Yahoo!

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Election 2026 Daily: Ad spending jumps in Senate race. Darline Graham uses certain phrase like Lindsey.

COLUMBIA — Political spending in this year's U.S. Senate race is nowhere close to what the state saw the last time a candidate named Graham was on the ballot. That was in 2020 when Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison spent a combined $230 million. What has been...

South Carolina · 9d

WJBF

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S.C. gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson campaign joined by GA Governor Kemp

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE S.C. (WJBF) – South Carolina republican gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson made a campaign stop at Shealy’s BBQ. He was joined by other candidates and government leaders including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Wilson shook hand with voters and talked about affordability in South Carolina. He said part of his solution is to get rid of […]

South Carolina · 9d