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Gaffney Drug Bust Action

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

April 27, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. She faces life in prison as...

Elgin South Carolina Earthquake

Elgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake

April 27, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Elgin, South Carolina experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake at 1:16 a.m., startling over 80 residents. The quake, which occurred 1.5 miles below the surface,...

Closed I-20 highway with police at the scene of a traffic incident

Tragic Incident Shuts Down I-20 in Columbia County, Georgia

April 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia County faces heartbreak after a tragic incident during a traffic stop on I-20 left one officer dead and another critically injured. All lanes of the interstate are...

Fairfield community members gathering in response to recent arrest news.

Fairfield Community Shocked by Band Director’s Arrest

April 27, 2025

News Summary The Fairfield Central High School community is left in disbelief after band director Timothy Bryant, 28, was arrested for sexual battery involving a student. The Richland County Sheriff’s...

Carolina Forest Wildfire Action

Carolina Forest Battles Expanding Wildfire

April 26, 2025

News Summary A wildfire in Carolina Forest has spread over 2,059 acres, although it is currently 90% contained. Eight wildfires are reportedly active in South Carolina as residents remain concerned....

Elgin South Carolina Seismic Landscape

Minor Earthquake Shakes Elgin, South Carolina

April 26, 2025

News Summary On Wednesday morning, a 1.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Elgin, South Carolina. Striking at 5:09 a.m., this tremor marked the fifth confirmed quake in the state this...

Classroom setting with a teacher and students participating in a history lesson

Columbia Honors Corey Bedenbaugh as South Carolina Teacher of the Year

April 26, 2025

News Summary Corey Bedenbaugh, a history teacher from Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. Recognized for his...

Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole

Castle Peak Holdings Acquires Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole

April 25, 2025

News Summary Castle Peak Holdings has officially acquired the Snow King Resort, marking a significant change for the iconic destination in Jackson Hole. The investment firm plans to invest $25...

Firing Squad Execution Scene

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

April 25, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina’s recent history. Convicted of the brutal murder of an off-duty officer,...

BUSINESS

Charleston Restaurants

Charleston’s Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

April 27, 2025

News Summary Local businesses in Charleston, SC are struggling with soaring liquor liability insurance rates, prompting state lawmakers to propose reforms. With some premiums nearly doubling, many restaurant and bar...

University of South Carolina Campus

University of South Carolina’s IMBA Program Ranked #1 Again

April 27, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina proudly announces that its International MBA program has been ranked #1 in the nation for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to...

Columbia Earth Month Celebration

Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

April 27, 2025

News Summary In April, Columbia, South Carolina, is championing sustainability as Duke Energy pledges $375,000 for environmental efforts. The funding supports local parks, tree planting, and trail maintenance, enhancing the...

Interior of Ember Steakhouse with elegant decor and warm lighting.

Ember Steakhouse Set to Open in Lexington by May 2025

April 27, 2025

News Summary Lexington is gearing up for the arrival of Ember, a new upscale steakhouse opening at 101 W. Main Street by late May 2025. Featuring expertly aged steaks, sustainably...

Milo's Tea Co. Grand Opening

Milo’s Tea Co. Opens New Facility in Spartanburg

April 26, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg, South Carolina, is thrilled to welcome Milo’s Tea Co.’s new $200 million production and distribution facility. Covering 250,000 square feet, it’s the largest of Milo’s four sites...

Seibels Bruce Insurance Company Headquarters

Historic South Carolina Insurance Company Seibels Bruce Officially Dissolved After 155 Years in Business

April 26, 2025

News Summary Seibels Bruce Insurance Company, a prominent figure in South Carolina’s insurance sector since 1869, has officially closed its doors after 155 years. The dissolution, effective December 30, 2024,...

Trade Growth Between South Carolina and Canada

South Carolina Strengthens Trade Ties with Canada

April 26, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has reached a remarkable $5 billion trade relationship with Canada, marking a 10-year high in investments and exports. This partnership has created thousands of jobs and...

Southern Culinary Scene

Michelin Guide Expands to the American South

April 26, 2025

News Summary The Michelin Guide is launching its first-ever regional edition for the American South, covering states such as South Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana. This historic decision marks the first...

South Carolina Sustainability Initiatives

Duke Energy Awards $375,000 for Sustainability in South Carolina

April 26, 2025

News Summary Duke Energy is providing $375,000 in grants to various organizations in South Carolina aimed at promoting sustainability initiatives. The funding will support park maintenance, tree planting, and trail...

Events/What's Happening

Families enjoying the Climate Action Fair with booths on sustainability

Columbia Celebrates Earth Day with Climate Action Fair

April 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia hosted a Climate Action Fair outside the Columbia Museum of Art, celebrating Earth Day with engaging activities. The event included workshops, free face painting, and a live...

Audience participating in a lecture about the Vietnam War at a library.

West Columbia Highlights Vietnam Veteran’s Story

April 27, 2025

News Summary On May 2, 2025, West Columbia will host Vietnam veteran C.W. Bowman as he shares his gripping experiences during the Vietnam War. The lecture will take place at...

Crowd enjoying the Irmo International Festival with food trucks and live music

Irmo International Festival Set to Celebrate Global Cultures

April 27, 2025

News Summary The Irmo International Festival is coming this Saturday at 7507 Eastview Drive, offering residents and visitors a vibrant day of cultural celebration, delicious international food, live entertainment, and...

Crowd enjoying Soda City Farmers' Market with fresh produce and flowers on display.

Columbia’s Soda City Market Named Best Farmers’ Market in America

April 26, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina celebrates its Soda City Market being voted the best farmers’ market in the U.S. The vibrant market attracts over 7,000 visitors weekly, showcasing local vendors,...

Architectural rendering of a high-rise housing development in Columbia

Plans for New High-Rise Housing Development in Columbia

April 25, 2025

News Summary Columbia’s skyline is set to change with a proposed $225 million high-rise development near the State House. The project includes two buildings providing private dormitories and rental housing,...

Crowd enjoying a rock concert at Moore Park in Irmo.

Irmo’s Moore Park Set for Rock Night Celebration

April 23, 2025

News Summary Mark your calendars for April 25, 2025, as Irmo’s Moore Park hosts an unforgettable Rock Night featuring the MetalBox Rock Band and tribute band Shot Thru the Heart....

Festival scene with kinetic sculptures and families at Kinetic Derby Day

West Columbia Prepares for the 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day

April 22, 2025

News Summary West Columbia is gearing up for the 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 26, 2025. The event will feature a whimsical ‘Fantasy World’ theme with a parade...

Families and friends enjoying the Columbia Food and Wine Festival with food stalls in the background.

Columbia Food and Wine Festival Set to Delight Visitors

April 22, 2025

News Summary The 8th annual Columbia Food and Wine Festival is approaching, running from April 22 to April 27. Featuring local cuisine, drinks, and engaging activities, this festival promises a...

Audience at a college lecture featuring a prominent sports journalist.

Paul Finebaum to Speak at USC’s Annual Lecture

April 22, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina is excited to host sports journalist Paul Finebaum for the Buchheit Family Lecture on April 23. This free event will provide fans and...

CRIME

Gaffney Drug Bust Action

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

April 27, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. She faces life in prison as...

Closed I-20 highway with police at the scene of a traffic incident

Tragic Incident Shuts Down I-20 in Columbia County, Georgia

April 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia County faces heartbreak after a tragic incident during a traffic stop on I-20 left one officer dead and another critically injured. All lanes of the interstate are...

Fairfield community members gathering in response to recent arrest news.

Fairfield Community Shocked by Band Director’s Arrest

April 27, 2025

News Summary The Fairfield Central High School community is left in disbelief after band director Timothy Bryant, 28, was arrested for sexual battery involving a student. The Richland County Sheriff’s...

Firing Squad Execution Scene

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

April 25, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina’s recent history. Convicted of the brutal murder of an off-duty officer,...

Police investigation into a drug money laundering operation in South Carolina

South Carolina Residents Arrested in $30 Million Drug Money Laundering Scheme

April 25, 2025

News Summary A complex money laundering operation in South Carolina has led to the arrest of three men connected to a $30 million scheme involving drug trafficking. The Ullah brothers...

Community members gather in mourning

Community Comes Together in Mourning after Tragic Crash

April 25, 2025

News Summary The town of Lexington is grieving the loss of Christopher Areheart, a 70-year-old beloved resident who died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday morning. The community is left...

Chaos at Walmart Lancaster

Chaos Erupts at Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina

April 24, 2025

News Summary A routine shopping trip turned chaotic on April 1 when gunfire erupted inside a Walmart in Lancaster, South Carolina. Eyewitnesses reported panicked shoppers fleeing as two people were...

Tragic Incident in Wando

Tragic Shooting in Wando Claims Life of Local Teen

April 24, 2025

News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Wando, South Carolina resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tyren J. Kinloch during a deputy-involved traffic stop. The event occurred late Tuesday night...

Community members in Columbia observing police activity

Columbia Residents React to Arrest of Registered Sex Offender

April 24, 2025

News Summary Columbia, S.C. is reeling from the arrest of Joey Leaphart, a 56-year-old registered sex offender, who was taken into custody for indecent exposure. Witnesses reported his inappropriate behavior...

POLITICS

Gaffney Drug Bust Action

Gaffney’s Drug Scene Shaken By Major Guilty Plea

April 27, 2025

News Summary Ashley Nicole Cromer, a 39-year-old from Gaffney, SC, pleads guilty to a serious drug conspiracy involving the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. She faces life in prison as...

Jim O'Heir in character for the Hulu series Murdaugh Murders

Jim O’Heir Cast as Dick Harpootlian in Hulu Series

April 25, 2025

News Summary Actor Jim O’Heir is set to portray Dick Harpootlian in the Hulu series ‘Murdaugh Murders,’ stirring excitement in Columbia, South Carolina. Known for his comedic role in ‘Parks...

Police badge and handcuffs symbolizing police misconduct

Former Springdale Police Officer Faces Misconduct Charges

April 23, 2025

News Summary David Jordan, a former police officer in Springdale, has been arrested on charges of misconduct and third-degree assault following an internal investigation into excessive force during an arrest....

Senate Hearing on Health Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

April 21, 2025

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South...

Political Turbulence in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with the Senate Medical Affairs Committee voting against him. This marks...

Diverse community members at a city council meeting focused on homelessness solutions.

Columbia Establishes New Committee to Address Homelessness

April 15, 2025

News Summary Columbia’s local government has launched a new homelessness committee aimed at addressing the increasing number of individuals without stable housing. Over the past year, homelessness in the Midlands...

Execution Reflection

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death penalty’s morality. This marked the state’s second firing squad execution...

Illustration of a firing squad in a prison, symbolizing capital punishment.

Columbia, South Carolina Witnesses Historic Execution

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, saw the execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad for the 2004 murder of off-duty police officer James Myers. Mahdi’s case...

Capital Punishment Controversy

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

April 12, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months. Mahdi was convicted for the murder of James Myers, reigniting...

SPORTS

Beau Atkinson Joins Ohio State

Raleigh’s Beau Atkinson Transfers to Ohio State

April 24, 2025

News Summary Beau Atkinson, a standout EDGE rusher from Raleigh, North Carolina, has committed to Ohio State after a competitive recruitment process. Having spent two successful seasons at North Carolina,...

Audience at a college lecture featuring a prominent sports journalist.

Paul Finebaum to Speak at USC’s Annual Lecture

April 22, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina is excited to host sports journalist Paul Finebaum for the Buchheit Family Lecture on April 23. This free event will provide fans and...

South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Championship Win

South Carolina Gamecocks Win SEC Championship Against Texas

April 14, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks showcased their dominance in women’s basketball by winning their third consecutive SEC Tournament Championship, defeating the Texas Longhorns 64-45. Head coach Dawn Staley led...

Runners participating in the Columbia Governor's Cup Road Race with community supporters.

Columbia Hosts 52nd Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race

April 14, 2025

News Summary The 52nd Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race attracted thousands of runners to downtown Columbia, SC, over the weekend. With events like the Adult and Kids’ Main Street Mile...

College Basketball Game Action

MiLaysia Fulwiley Plans Transfer After Championship Loss

April 12, 2025

News Summary MiLaysia Fulwiley, a sophomore guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, intends to enter the transfer portal following the team’s defeat to UConn in the NCAA championship game. Fulwiley,...

Women's Basketball Team Celebration

Dawn Staley Secures Record-Setting Contract Extension

April 5, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley has signed a landmark contract extension with the University of South Carolina, making her the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball history. The deal will keep her...

Community members discussing child abuse prevention solutions.

Opportunities and Concerns in Lexington County

April 3, 2025

News Summary Lexington County is facing serious issues regarding child exploitation, highlighted by recent arrests. However, it also offers a chance for community engagement through the Guardian ad Litem Program,...

Columbia SC Football Celebration

Chaos Erupts After Gamecocks Victory in Columbia

April 1, 2025

News Summary After a thrilling win over Texas A&M, Columbia, SC, experienced chaos as a shooting left three injured. The incident occurred near Williams-Brice Stadium, prompting swift police action and...

2023 Women's NCAA Final Four Excitement

Women’s NCAA Final Four Set to Captivate Fans in Tampa

April 1, 2025

News Summary Tampa, Florida, is poised to host an unforgettable Women’s NCAA Final Four tournament, featuring powerhouse teams like South Carolina, Texas, UConn, and UCLA. The reigning champions, South Carolina...

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