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Susan Smith’s Parole Hearing Denied After Emotional Testimony
Columbia, S.C. – A Controversial Parole Hearing for Susan Smith In a case that has gripped South Carolina for decades, Susan Smith, the woman who confessed to the tragic drowning...
Columbia Community Mourns Victim of Tragic Shooting at Bojangles Restaurant
Columbia’s Heartbroken Community Reacts to Tragic Shooting In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the community of Columbia, South Carolina, police have confirmed an arrest in connection with a tragic...
Chapin High School Teacher at Center of Controversy Following Contentious School Board Election
Chapin High School Teacher Sparks Controversy After Polarizing Election The small yet vibrant community of Chapin, South Carolina, is buzzing with excitement and confusion following this month’s school board election....
Lexington Community Unites in Search for Missing Teen Lillie Parker
Lexington Community Rallies Together to Find Missing Teen Lillie Parker In the charming town of Lexington, South Carolina, a heartbreaking plea for help is echoing through the streets as the...
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington, Causing Significant Damage
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington In a startling early morning incident in Lexington, a teenager’s poor choices led to a car crash that caused significant damage to...
Irmo Moves Forward with Plans to Widen and Improve Safety on Broad River Road
Irmo Takes Steps Toward Safer Broad River Road! IRMO, S.C. — Big news for the folks in Irmo! The town is one step closer to transforming Broad River Road into...
Edward Simmer Appointed as South Carolina’s First Director of Public Health
Exciting News for South Carolina: Edward Simmer Appointed as First Director of Public Health Columbia, S.C. – Big changes are brewing in the public health scene of South Carolina! Just...
FEMA Representatives Launch Door-to-Door Assistance in Lexington County
FEMA Visits Begin in Lexington County LEXINGTON, SC – Exciting news for residents of Lexington County! This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hitting the streets to connect...
Attention Columbia Drivers: Water Main Break on Rosewood Drive Leads to Lane Closures
Attention Columbia Drivers: Water Main Break Causes Lane Closures on Rosewood Drive! Hey there Columbia folks! If you’re planning to hit the road anytime soon, we’ve got a little heads-up...
Lexington Residents Rally Against Mandatory Curbside Garbage Pickup Proposal
Lexington Residents Speak Out Against Curbside Garbage Pickup! Lexington, SC – It was a lively night at last week’s public hearing, where residents gathered to voice their opinions about the...
POLITICS
Chapin High School Teacher at Center of Controversy Following Contentious School Board Election
Chapin High School Teacher Sparks Controversy After Polarizing Election The small yet vibrant community of Chapin, South Carolina, is buzzing with excitement and confusion following this month’s school board election....
Edward Simmer Appointed as South Carolina’s First Director of Public Health
Exciting News for South Carolina: Edward Simmer Appointed as First Director of Public Health Columbia, S.C. – Big changes are brewing in the public health scene of South Carolina! Just...
Lexington Residents Rally Against Mandatory Curbside Garbage Pickup Proposal
Lexington Residents Speak Out Against Curbside Garbage Pickup! Lexington, SC – It was a lively night at last week’s public hearing, where residents gathered to voice their opinions about the...
Lexington County Residents Reject Countywide Garbage Collection Proposal After Strong Public Opposition
Lexington County Residents Say No to Countywide Garbage Collection! Proposed Plan Tossed Out After Public Pushback In a surprising turn of events, Lexington County has officially decided to scrap its...
Lexington County Residents Oppose New Trash and Vehicle Fees in Council Meeting
Lexington County Residents Push Back on Trash and Road Fees Lexington County has spoken, and the message is clear: they’re not ready to fork over extra cash for vehicle fees...
Lexington County Council Rejects Garbage Collection Proposal Amid Community Opposition
Lexington County Nixes Garbage Collection Plan After Community Backlash This week, Lexington County made a significant decision regarding its trash collection services, and it’s one that has residents buzzing. In...
Lexington County Residents Celebrate Victory as Trash Collection Proposal is Rejected
Lexington County Trash Plan Tossed Aside In a surprising turn of events, the residents of Lexington County can breathe a sigh of relief for now. At a recent county council...
Lexington County Council Delays Controversial Vehicle Fee Amid Community Backlash
Lexington County Council Takes a Step Back on Proposed Vehicle Fee LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The air was thick with anticipation on Tuesday when the Lexington County Council gathered to...
Lexington County Residents Celebrate Indefinite Postponement of Controversial Vehicle Fee
Lexington County Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Vehicle Fee is Postponed LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — It was a big night for local residents at the Lexington County Council...
Lexington Town Council Votes to Enhance Safety Measures for Seniors in Care Facilities
COLUMBIA, S.C.: Lexington Town Council Takes Action to Protect Seniors On a bright Monday evening in Columbia, South Carolina, the Lexington Town Council gathered for a significant meeting that addressed...
CRIME
Susan Smith’s Parole Hearing Denied After Emotional Testimony
Columbia, S.C. – A Controversial Parole Hearing for Susan Smith In a case that has gripped South Carolina for decades, Susan Smith, the woman who confessed to the tragic drowning...
Columbia Community Mourns Victim of Tragic Shooting at Bojangles Restaurant
Columbia’s Heartbroken Community Reacts to Tragic Shooting In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the community of Columbia, South Carolina, police have confirmed an arrest in connection with a tragic...
Lexington Community Unites in Search for Missing Teen Lillie Parker
Lexington Community Rallies Together to Find Missing Teen Lillie Parker In the charming town of Lexington, South Carolina, a heartbreaking plea for help is echoing through the streets as the...
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington, Causing Significant Damage
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington In a startling early morning incident in Lexington, a teenager’s poor choices led to a car crash that caused significant damage to...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Beloved Harbison Community Member Amid Calls for Increased Safety Measures
Shocking Incident in Harbison: Community on Edge Harbison, SC – The tranquil atmosphere of Harbison Boulevard was shattered last week when a tragic shooting took the life of a beloved...
Columbia Man in Serious Condition Following Early Morning Pedestrian Accident
Columbia Man Hospitalized After Early Morning Pedestrian Accident COLA, the heart of the Midlands, recently witnessed a startling incident that has rocked the Five Points area. In the early hours...
ECONOMY
Irmo Moves Forward with Plans to Widen and Improve Safety on Broad River Road
Irmo Takes Steps Toward Safer Broad River Road! IRMO, S.C. — Big news for the folks in Irmo! The town is one step closer to transforming Broad River Road into...
Lexington County Residents Oppose New Trash and Vehicle Fees in Council Meeting
Lexington County Residents Push Back on Trash and Road Fees Lexington County has spoken, and the message is clear: they’re not ready to fork over extra cash for vehicle fees...
Columbia Residents Face Traffic Turmoil Amidst Construction Boom
Columbia Residents Face Traffic Turmoil Amidst Construction Boom Columbia is buzzing with growth, but there’s a catch – a major traffic headache is brewing! A flurry of new construction projects...
Lexington County Council Delays Controversial Vehicle Fee Amid Community Backlash
Lexington County Council Takes a Step Back on Proposed Vehicle Fee LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The air was thick with anticipation on Tuesday when the Lexington County Council gathered to...
Traffic Trouble in Columbia: Residents Brace for Ongoing Construction Chaos
Traffic Trouble in Columbia: Construction Chaos Ahead! Columbia residents are feeling the squeeze as a surge of new construction in their neighborhoods leads to increased traffic woes. What was once...
Lexington County Residents Celebrate Indefinite Postponement of Controversial Vehicle Fee
Lexington County Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Vehicle Fee is Postponed LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — It was a big night for local residents at the Lexington County Council...
Exciting Changes Ahead for Lexington-Richland 5 Schools Following $240 Million Bond Approval
Exciting Changes Ahead for Lexington-Richland 5 Schools! In a thrilling development for the Chapin-Irmo area, the Lexington-Richland 5 school district is gearing up for a wave of improvements! Thanks to...
Columbia, S.C. Declares State of Emergency Due to Record-Breaking Rainfall
Columbia, S.C. Declares State of Emergency Amid Heavy Rainfall Columbia, S.C. has found itself in a sticky situation as record-breaking rain showers swept across the Midlands this past Thursday. With...
Exciting $240 Million Referendum Approved to Transform Chapin Schools
Exciting Changes Coming to Chapin Schools with $240 Million Referendum CHAPIN, S.C. – Big news for parents and students in the Lexington-Richland School District Five! At a press conference held...
Chapin Residents Embrace $240 Million School Referendum Success
Chapin Residents Celebrate $240 Million School Referendum Approval! In the vibrant town of Chapin, South Carolina, excitement is in the air as the community gears up for a new era...
SPORT
Trust Issues in Fantasy Football: Unveiling the Fantasy Bros Trust Meter
Trust Issues: Breaking Down Fantasy Players with the Fantasy Bros Trust Meter Hey, fantasy football enthusiasts! Hope you’re enjoying your Thursday in the city. Today on the latest episode of...
NBA Season Surprises and Disappointments: Early Highlights and Low Points
NBA Season Surprises and Disappointments: A Month In With the NBA season just about hitting the one-month mark, basketball fans from Cleveland to Golden State are buzzing with excitement and...
Week 11 Recap: Essential Insights for Dominating Week 12 Fantasy Football Lineups
Week 11 Recap: Time to Gear Up for Week 12 Fantasy Football! Hi there, fantasy football fanatics, and welcome back! As we sit here in our cozy homes across the...
Boston Celtics Hand Cleveland Cavaliers Their First Loss of the Season in Thrilling Showdown
Boston Shakes Up the NBA: Celtics Hand Cavs First Loss of the Season Boston came alive last night as the Boston Celtics faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in what...
Tensions Escalate as Iran Responds to New EU and UK Sanctions
DUBAI – Tensions Rise Over New Sanctions Against Iran So, things are heating up again in the Middle East as Iran is hitting back hard against new sanctions imposed by...
Dallas Cowboys Suffer Fifth Straight Loss as Houston Texans Prevail 34-10
Dallas: Cowboys Face Tough Times as Texans Dominate So, let’s talk about what went down in Dallas last night. The good ol’ Dallas Cowboys were at home, looking to turn...
DISASTERS
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington, Causing Significant Damage
Teenage Driver Crashes into Local Business in Lexington In a startling early morning incident in Lexington, a teenager’s poor choices led to a car crash that caused significant damage to...
FEMA Representatives Launch Door-to-Door Assistance in Lexington County
FEMA Visits Begin in Lexington County LEXINGTON, SC – Exciting news for residents of Lexington County! This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hitting the streets to connect...
Attention Columbia Drivers: Water Main Break on Rosewood Drive Leads to Lane Closures
Attention Columbia Drivers: Water Main Break Causes Lane Closures on Rosewood Drive! Hey there Columbia folks! If you’re planning to hit the road anytime soon, we’ve got a little heads-up...
Dense Fog Affecting Travel Across South Carolina Today
Dense Fog Alert in South Carolina! Good morning, South Carolina! If you woke up today and noticed your surroundings looking a little fuzzy, you’re not alone. It appears that a...
Firefighters Injured as Blaze Erupts in Lexington, Community Rallies for Support
Firefight in Lexington: Two Firefighters Injured in Blaze Lexington was anything but quiet this past Friday afternoon when a fierce fire erupted at Lexington Villas, leaving the community buzzing with...
Fire Breaks Out in Lexington, SC: Community Unites as Two Firefighters Injured
Fire Breaks Out in Lexington, SC: Two Firefighters Injured LEXINGTON, S.C. — The community of Lexington is on edge after a fire broke out at the Lexington Villas condominium complex...
Fire Breaks Out in Lexington County Condos, Injuring Two Firefighters
Fire Breaks Out in Lexington County Condos, Two Firefighters Hurt LEXINGTON, S.C. — A fire that disrupted the tranquility of Lexington Villas on Friday afternoon sent two brave firefighters to...
Columbia’s Harbison Boulevard Faces Tension Following Morning Shooting Incident
Columbia’s Harbison Boulevard: Tense Morning After Shooting Incident Columbia, South Carolina, saw an unexpected turn of events this Thursday morning as authorities responded to a chaotic scene outside a fast-food...
Surprise Snake Encounter Leaves Columbia Resident Heart Racing!
Surprise Visitor: Snake Found Behind Toilet in Columbia Apartment! Columbia, S.C. – Just when you thought it was safe to venture into the bathroom in the early hours of the...
Columbia, S.C. Declares State of Emergency Due to Record-Breaking Rainfall
Columbia, S.C. Declares State of Emergency Amid Heavy Rainfall Columbia, S.C. has found itself in a sticky situation as record-breaking rain showers swept across the Midlands this past Thursday. With...
HEALTH
Edward Simmer Appointed as South Carolina’s First Director of Public Health
Exciting News for South Carolina: Edward Simmer Appointed as First Director of Public Health Columbia, S.C. – Big changes are brewing in the public health scene of South Carolina! Just...
Columbia Man in Serious Condition Following Early Morning Pedestrian Accident
Columbia Man Hospitalized After Early Morning Pedestrian Accident COLA, the heart of the Midlands, recently witnessed a startling incident that has rocked the Five Points area. In the early hours...
Columbia Hospitals Maintain Top Safety Grades in Latest Rankings
Columbia Hospitals Shine Bright in Fall Safety Grades! Columbia, South Carolina has some great news for those looking for top-notch healthcare! Two hospitals in the area, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge...
Gladys Fischer Discovered Safe After Community-Wide Search in Lexington County
Gladys Fischer Found Safe in Lexington County In a heartwarming turn of events, Lexington County authorities have announced that a woman who went missing last week has been found safe...
Columbia Hospitals Achieve Top Safety Grades, Show Commitment to Patient Care
Columbia Hospitals Shine Bright in Latest Safety Grades! In a delightful turn of events, two hospitals in Columbia, South Carolina have once again proven their commitment to patient safety by...
Concern Mounts for Missing Lexington Woman as Community Urges Public Assistance
Concern Grows in Lexington for Missing Woman In the heart of Lexington, there is growing concern for a young woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Gladys Fischer,...
Concern Grows for Lexingon Woman Missing for Nearly Two Weeks
Concern Grows for Missing Woman in Lexington Lexington police are reaching out to the community in a bid to locate Gladys Fischer, a 29-year-old woman who has been missing for...
Search Continues for Missing Woman in Lexington, S.C.
Search for Missing Woman in Lexington, S.C. Hey there, folks! We’ve got some important news to share from the lovely city of Lexington, South Carolina. The local police department is...
Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Lexington County Claims One Life
Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Lexington County Claims One Life In a sad turn of events this past Saturday evening, the calm of Lexington County, South Carolina was shattered by a...
Lexington Town Council Votes to Enhance Safety Measures for Seniors in Care Facilities
COLUMBIA, S.C.: Lexington Town Council Takes Action to Protect Seniors On a bright Monday evening in Columbia, South Carolina, the Lexington Town Council gathered for a significant meeting that addressed...
SHOWBIZ
Columbia Children’s Theatre Faces Urgent Financial Crisis, Seeks Community Support
Columbia Children’s Theatre Faces Financial Crisis Columbia, S.C. — Oh no, folks! It seems our beloved Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is hitting a rough patch like never before. For the...
Columbia Children’s Theatre Faces Financial Crisis in Milestone 20th Season
Columbia Children’s Theatre Faces Financial Crisis in its 20th Season Columbia, South Carolina – The Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is in desperate need of community support as it navigates a...
Big Changes at American Freight: Closures and Sales Across South Carolina as Bankruptcy Hits
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Big Changes at American Freight: Closures and Sales Ahead! Attention shoppers! If you’ve been eyeing that fresh living room set or a brand-new appliance, we’ve got some...
Close Call for Mega Millions Player in Marion, SC as Winner Misses Grand Prize by One Number
Close Call for Mega Millions Player in Marion, SC MARION, SC – A local resident who bought a Mega Millions ticket is feeling both excitement and a tinge of disappointment...
Columbia Prepares for Rainy Weather as Local Artist Marshall Brown Unveils New EP “Nesting”
Columbia Gears Up for Rainy Days and Musical Revelations As the rain continues to pour down over Columbia this morning, residents can expect more showers later in the day. The...
The Vista in Columbia Set for Exciting Hotel Boom, Transforming the Local Landscape
The Vista in Columbia: A Buzz of Hotel Development! Oh, Columbia! The Vista is buzzing with excitement as it gears up for a hotel boom that’s likely to make your...
Discovering Columbia: Ken Walker Shines a Light on the City’s Hidden Culinary Gems and Vibrant Culture
Columbia, South Carolina: A Hidden Gem Revealed Through the Lens of Ken Walker When you think of Columbia, South Carolina, you might picture a sleepy town with not much to...
Local Hero Nick Emmanwori Donates $5,000 to After School Programs in Irmo
Nick Emmanwori’s Generous Gesture in Irmo Irmo, S.C. is buzzing with excitement as a local hero steps up to make a difference in his community. Nick Emmanwori, a standout defensive...
Lexington’s Main Street Flourishes with the Grand Opening of Circa Barbershop
Lexington Welcomes New Barbershop: Circa Barbershop Brings Fresh Cuts to Main Street There’s no denying it, Lexington is buzzing with excitement these days! The downtown area, particularly along Main Street,...
New Barber Shop Circa Opens in Downtown Lexington Amid Thriving Local Scene
Exciting Times in Downtown Lexington! Hey there, friends! If you’ve been strolling down Main Street in Lexington lately, you know it’s buzzing with energy and brand-new options to explore. The...
TECH UPDATES
Exciting Times Ahead: Lumos Fiber Optic Internet Returns to Irmo!
Exciting News for Irmo: Lumos Fiber Optic Internet is Back! If you live in Irmo, there’s some exciting news to share. After a little break filled with ups and downs,...
Fiber Internet Reaches 8,000 Homes in Lexington, Ongoing Investigation into 2022 Shooting Incident, and Call for Enhanced Men’s Health Awareness
Fiber Internet Now Available to Over 8,000 Lexington Homes Lexington, South Carolina moves towards the digital age as fiber-optic internet is brought to over 8,500 residences across the county, courtesy...
South Carolina Research Authority Invests $250,000 in PulManage, Advancing Patient Care in Chronic Lung Diseases
South Carolina Research Authority Invests $250,000 in PulManage, a Columbia Life Science Company In an effort to boost innovation in life sciences, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)’s investment affiliate,...
Lexington Police Investigators Searching for Shoplifters Who Attempted to Rename Best Buy
Lexington Police Investigators Seeking Shoplifters Trying to Change Store Name from Best Buy to Best Take Lexington, SC – May 3, 2024 The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s...
Michelin North America Invests $30,000 in Lexington District One STEM Education
HERE NEWS Lexington, SC 04/18/2024 – Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via...
New Headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes to be Built in Lexington
New Headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes to be Built in Lexington HERE NEWS is excited to announce construction of the new headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington, S.C., is...
SCIENCE
Columbia to Establish First Comprehensive Medical Center for Brain Health in Southeast, Revolutionizing Care for South Carolinians
Columbia: A New Era of Care for South Carolinians Exciting changes are coming to the health landscape of South Carolina, and Columbia is at the heart of it all! The...
Airport Introduces Three-Minute Farewell Rule to Alleviate Traffic Jams
Farewells at the Airport: Getting a Little Too Long? Columbia, SC — We’ve all been there: standing at the airport, trying to juggle our emotions while saying goodbye to a...
Snake Blocks Entrance to Irmo Post Office, Sparks Local Curiosity
Irmo, S.C.: A Snake in the Post Office It’s not every day that you hear about a snake trying to slither into a post office, but that’s just what happened...
Irmo Post Office Surprised by Unexpected Visitor: A Large Water Snake!
Irmo Post Office Encounter: A Slithery Surprise! Imagine going about your day, perhaps picking up a package or mailing a letter, when suddenly you stumble upon an unexpected visitor—a large...
Columbia Residents Experience Minor Earthquake Rattles Over the Weekend
Columbia Shakes Up with Back-to-Back Earthquakes This past weekend, residents of Columbia, South Carolina, found themselves feeling a little rattled as two small earthquakes struck the area on consecutive days....
Outstanding Lexington County Senior Awarded $40,000 Amazon Scholarship and Internship
HERE NEWS LEXINGTON, S.C. – A remarkable achievement by a Lexington County senior has garnered national attention as Zdenek Rusek Kotva, a standout student at River Bluff High School, has...
The Passing of Giraffe Isabelle at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, SC
The Passing of Giraffe Isabelle at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, SC By Noah Feit | Updated March 10, 2024 3:19 PM ‘Our hearts are heavy.’ Riverbanks Zoo announces...
