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Columbia Honors Corey Bedenbaugh as South Carolina Teacher of the YearColumbia Honors Corey Bedenbaugh as South Carolina Teacher of the Year

Columbia Honors Corey Bedenbaugh as South Carolina Teacher of the Year

News Summary Corey Bedenbaugh, a history teacher from Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year…

3 days ago
River Bluff High School Students Recognized as SemifinalistsRiver Bluff High School Students Recognized as Semifinalists

River Bluff High School Students Recognized as Semifinalists

News Summary In Lexington, South Carolina, two students from River Bluff High School, John Graham Gardner IV and Raghav Pallapothu,…

4 days ago
Plans for New High-Rise Housing Development in ColumbiaPlans for New High-Rise Housing Development in Columbia

Plans for New High-Rise Housing Development in Columbia

News Summary Columbia's skyline is set to change with a proposed $225 million high-rise development near the State House. The…

4 days ago
Former Springdale Police Officer Faces Misconduct ChargesFormer Springdale Police Officer Faces Misconduct Charges

Former Springdale Police Officer Faces Misconduct Charges

News Summary David Jordan, a former police officer in Springdale, has been arrested on charges of misconduct and third-degree assault…

6 days ago
Rawls Creek Park Restrooms Closed for Repairs After VandalismRawls Creek Park Restrooms Closed for Repairs After Vandalism

Rawls Creek Park Restrooms Closed for Repairs After Vandalism

News Summary Rawls Creek Park in Irmo, South Carolina, faces temporary restroom closures due to vandalism repairs starting April 21.…

7 days ago
Columbia City Council Approves Finlay Park UpdatesColumbia City Council Approves Finlay Park Updates

Columbia City Council Approves Finlay Park Updates

News Summary The Columbia City Council has approved $201,311.12 in funding for security enhancements at Finlay Park, which will include…

2 weeks ago
Gaffney Woman Hits Jackpot with $150,000 Powerball Win!Gaffney Woman Hits Jackpot with $150,000 Powerball Win!

Gaffney Woman Hits Jackpot with $150,000 Powerball Win!

News Summary A woman from Gaffney, South Carolina, recently hit the Powerball jackpot with a $150,000 win. What started as…

2 weeks ago
Lexington Faces Utility Digging Crisis Amid Fiber ExpansionLexington Faces Utility Digging Crisis Amid Fiber Expansion

Lexington Faces Utility Digging Crisis Amid Fiber Expansion

News Summary Residents of Lexington, South Carolina, are facing significant disruption due to a utility digging crisis caused by the…

2 weeks ago
New Parking Ordinance Proposed in Irmo, S.C.New Parking Ordinance Proposed in Irmo, S.C.

New Parking Ordinance Proposed in Irmo, S.C.

News Summary The Irmo, S.C. Planning and Zoning Commission is set to vote on a new parking ordinance aimed at…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Establishes New Committee to Address HomelessnessColumbia Establishes New Committee to Address Homelessness

Columbia Establishes New Committee to Address Homelessness

News Summary Columbia's local government has launched a new homelessness committee aimed at addressing the increasing number of individuals without…

2 weeks ago