Governor McMaster to Attend North Augusta Groundbreaking
Governor Henry McMaster’s upcoming schedule includes a groundbreaking ceremony in North Augusta, S.C., alongside the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
North Augusta Chick-fil-A Hosts ‘Chicken with a Cop’ Event
Chick-fil-A North Augusta is inviting families to share a meal with local law enforcement during its ‘Chicken with a Cop’ event, which also serves as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
Aiken County Residents Can Meet Law Enforcement This Week
Aiken County residents have two opportunities this week to meet law enforcement officers at community events.
Richland County to Publicly Test Vote Tabulators Ahead of November Election
Richland County voter-registration officials will begin public testing of the machines that will count ballots in November’s general election on Monday, September 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The testing will take place at the county’s voter-registration office at 300 Columbia Mall Blvd., Suite 210 — the former JCPenney space at the mall on Two Notch […]
SCDNR offers free boat safety checks at Lake Murray
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is providing complimentary boat inspections this Labor Day weekend, with opportunities for Lexington area boaters to ensure their vessels are compliant with safety regulations. These courtesy checks began Saturday, September 5, at various public boat landings across the state, including a key location on Lake Murray. On […]
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement […]
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently […]
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Carolina Wings & Rib House Expands Near Lake Murray
A new Carolina Wings & Rib House location is under construction in Chapin, near Lake Murray, as confirmed by a Facebook post from the chain’s Ballentine location on August 19, 2026. This expansion marks the fifth establishment for the Midlands-based restaurant chain, known for its extensive menu of over 20 chicken wing flavors, as well […]
Carolina Wings & Rib House Plans New Chapin Location
A new Carolina Wings & Rib House location is under construction in Chapin, as revealed by a Facebook post from the chain’s Ballentine restaurant on August 19, 2026. This will mark the fifth establishment for the Midlands-based restaurant chain, known for its extensive menu of chicken wings, ribs, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. The new restaurant […]