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News Summary A red-cockaded woodpecker has been spotted at Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve in Lexington County, marking a significant conservation milestone after nearly 50 years....
News Summary Columbia, SC experiences a severe thunderstorm warning for Lexington and Richland counties until 7:45 p.m. The National Weather Service alerts residents of strong...
News Summary The EdVenture Children’s Museum has reopened its iconic 40-foot-tall sculpture, Eddie, after significant upgrades including new interactive exhibits and improved accessibility features. The...
News Summary The ‘Thrift the Runway: Threads of Change’ fashion show in Lexington, SC, highlighted sustainability by featuring outfits made from repurposed clothing. Organized by...
News Summary Zachery Jamell Williams has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Wesley...
News Summary The 2025 Hemmings Great Race culminated at Moore Park in Irmo, showcasing over 100 vintage cars. Spectators celebrated as racers journeyed 2,300 miles...
News Summary Sarah Kay Wrenn, competing as Miss Lake Murray, has been crowned Miss South Carolina 2025 at the Township Auditorium. The 24-year-old Columbia resident...
News Summary Columbia Animal Services is urgently appealing for community assistance due to severe overcrowding at its shelter, which has reached capacity. Over the past...
News Summary Local entrepreneur Bart McKinney plans to launch a second B Mac’s Southern Buffet in Columbia’s Harbison shopping district by July 2025. The new...