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District 5 plans magnet and school choice fairs

Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two magnet and school choice fairs to showcase the educational opportunities available throughout the district. For the first time, every school in the district, including all magnet schools, will be represented at both events. The fairs will give current district families and those interested...

Lexington, SC · 1d
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Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling "so grateful" in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists' business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics....

South Carolina · 2d
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Columbia to close Arsenal Hill parking deck for repairs starting Nov. 16

The City of Columbia has announced that it will begin structural repairs at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck located at 1812 Lincoln St. on Monday, Nov. 16. The repairs, which are part of Phase 1 of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Plan to revitalize and maintain public parking infrastructure across Columbia, will include:

Columbia, SC · 2d
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Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with Annual Banquet Bash

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 11/06/2026 - The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a special evening of celebration as it marks 80 years of serving and supporting the local business community. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Chamber Banquet Bash, scheduled for Thursday, November 19, from 7 p.m. to...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Richland County voted on school board, County Council seats. Check out the results.

COLUMBIA — Polls have closed across South Carolina and unofficial results are coming in for Richland County Council and school board races. Richland County CouncilRichland County Council could see major changes in this year’s election, with the seats representing Districts 1, 4, 5, 6 and 11 all up for election this year. The District 1, 5 and 11 races required a primary election June 9 prior to the general election. Richland County is at a pivotal moment — the race is on to prepare for the economic boom, impacts and potential strain that the forthcoming Scout Motors project in Blythewood will ...

Richland County, SC · 4d

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Opening at Victory Village in Lexington: Whataburger

“A major retail transformation is underway along Augusta Highway in Lexington County, with a new Target-anchored shopping center and several other businesses reshaping the corridor near Lexington High School,” said coverage by The State published this summer. “The area is drawing national chains and local favorites alike as the county’s population continues to climb.”

Lexington County, SC · 3d

The Post and Courier

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SC has wanted to fix Columbia’s railroad traffic jams since the ‘70s. Work could begin in 2028.

COLUMBIA — Officials have identified a plan to eliminate railroad crossings on and around Assembly Street in downtown Columbia. Construction is still many years away, and the public has a short window to submit feedback on the project. The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a public input meeting for the Assembly Street Railroad Separation project on Nov. 4. The meeting was an opportunity for officials to present the current proposal for separating the active rail lines from the busy thoroughfare, as well as to solicit feedback from the public. “This project is being very well re...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Tropical Smoothie Café Coming To Growing Lexington County Development

Lexington, SC 11/05/2026 - A popular smoothie and fast-casual restaurant chain is preparing to open a new location at a growing commercial development in Lexington County. Tropical Smoothie Café, which operates locations across the country, is coming to Platt Springs Crossing in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road, near South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area of Lexington.

Lexington County, SC · 3d

FOX Carolina

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Williams-Brice Stadium gates to open earlier for South Carolina-Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Gates at Williams-Brice Stadium will open earlier ahead of Saturday’s matchup between No. 21 South Carolina and Texas A&M. South Carolina’s athletic department said Wednesday that all stadium gates will open at 1 p.m., two hours prior to kickoff. Typically, gates at the stadium open 90 minutes before kickoff.

Columbia, SC · 3d

The State

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USC announces big name change in honor of former Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin

The University of South Carolina is naming its campus leadership center after former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. The university announced the move in a media release Thursday, ahead of a Friday ceremony to christen the center inside the Columbia campus’ Russell House student union. The center will now be known as the Steven K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center. “As a student, I saw firsthand how mentors, service and a community that believes in you can help turn potential into purpose,” Benjamin said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “My hope is that the Stephen K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center will give students the same opportunities to learn, listen and serve alongside their neighbors while using their voices and talents to create meaningful change.” The center serves as the central hub for more than 700 USC student organizations, student government, the university’s Graduate Student Association and other service and leadership development programs, USC said. The name change recognizes a Carolina alumnus. Benjamin earned a bachelor’s in political science in 1991 and graduated from USC’s law school in 1994. In his time at the university, Benjamin was student body president and president of the Student Bar Association. He went on

Columbia, SC · 2d

WIS-TV

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Pastor’s march to Columbia honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard

The Rev. Robert R.A. Turner is asking South Carolina lawmakers to create a state commission on racial repair.

Columbia, SC · 2d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Candidates elected to 5 Lexington school boards

Voters replaced two incumbents on the Lexington County School District One board with challengers Chris Shealy and Dana Homesley while granting board Secretary Chris Rice a second four-year term in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Shealy emerged as the top vote-getter in the contest for three at-large school...

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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Saluda mayor’s race comes down to 2 votes as county voters renew penny sales tax

Two votes separate the candidates for mayor of Saluda after Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results. Mayor Miliken Matthews got 354 votes (49.9%), and Josh Morton got 352 (49.6%). Three write-in votes were cast. The margin is inside the 1% difference that triggers an automatic recount under state rules. Saluda...

Saluda, SC · 4d

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Mike Burkhold wins, will become S.C.’s next comptroller general

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Republican Mike Burkhold will be South Carolina’s next Comptroller General. Burkhold defeated Democrat Tiffany Boozer in Tuesday’s general election. He will succeed Brian J. Gaines, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2023 following the resignation of longtime comptroller general Richard Eckstrom. Click/tap...

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Lowcountry Autism Foundation director appointed to S.C. early intervention council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WTOC) - Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Sophia Fakoury Townes, president and executive director of the Lowcountry Autism Foundation, to the South Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council. Townes will fill a parent representative seat on the council, with a term running through February 2028. The council advises and assists...

South Carolina · 2d

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Lumber River State Park Adds 3,005 Acres Along South Carolina Border

North Carolina State Parks has bought a 3,005-acre tract in Robeson County near Fair Bluff and will add it to Lumber River State Park, state officials announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 30. The land sits on the west bank of the Lumber River, right along the South Carolina line.

Robeson County, NC · 4d

The Money Overview

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

South Carolina · 5d

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Brose Sitech invests $29.5M in Richland County, adds 330 jobs

Brose Sitech announces a $29.5 million Richland County investment. First U.S. manufacturing facility will open in Blythewood. The project is expected to create 330 jobs. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2027. Brose Sitech, an interior car parts supplier, will make a $29.5 million investment in Richland County to...

Richland County, SC · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling “so grateful” in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists’ business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics. Under the grant, as a business owner, Victor was slated to be reimbursed for half of her expenses up to $5,000 for 2026. She recently finished her fourth quarter reporting, and is still due to receive the final portion of her grant funding. “The maj...

South Carolina · 2d