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Batesburg-Leesville Honors Award-Winning TeacherBatesburg-Leesville Honors Award-Winning Teacher

Batesburg-Leesville Honors Award-Winning Teacher

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

13 hours ago
River Bluff High School Students Named SemifinalistsRiver Bluff High School Students Named Semifinalists

River Bluff High School Students Named Semifinalists

News Summary Two River Bluff High School students, John Graham Gardner IV and Raghav Pallapothu, have been distinguished as semifinalists…

2 days ago
Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Hit South Carolina: Stay Prepared!Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Hit South Carolina: Stay Prepared!

Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Hit South Carolina: Stay Prepared!

News Summary In South Carolina, severe thunderstorms are expected, prompting alerts from the National Weather Service. Areas like Newberry and…

2 days ago
Columbia’s Conversion Therapy Ban Legal Challenge IntensifiesColumbia’s Conversion Therapy Ban Legal Challenge Intensifies

Columbia’s Conversion Therapy Ban Legal Challenge Intensifies

News Summary The Attorney General of South Carolina, Alan Wilson, is demanding the city of Columbia rescind its 2021 ban…

3 days ago
Tragedy Strikes in Lexington: A Life Cut Short on Nazareth RoadTragedy Strikes in Lexington: A Life Cut Short on Nazareth Road

Tragedy Strikes in Lexington: A Life Cut Short on Nazareth Road

News Summary In a tragic incident, 70-year-old Christopher Areheart lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Nazareth Road, Lexington…

3 days ago
Lexington County Tragedy: A Heartbreaking Week for Local ResidentsLexington County Tragedy: A Heartbreaking Week for Local Residents

Lexington County Tragedy: A Heartbreaking Week for Local Residents

News Summary Lexington County residents mourn the loss of community members following three tragic accidents this week. The incidents highlight…

4 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina: A Case of Gambling and RedemptionColumbia, South Carolina: A Case of Gambling and Redemption

Columbia, South Carolina: A Case of Gambling and Redemption

News Summary Dana Riley, 48, has been sentenced to three years probation in Columbia after admitting involvement in an illegal…

4 days ago
Fifth Grader Wins Second Place in National Poster ContestFifth Grader Wins Second Place in National Poster Contest

Fifth Grader Wins Second Place in National Poster Contest

News Summary In Irmo, South Carolina, fifth grader London Allen from Leaphart Elementary School has achieved remarkable success by winning…

5 days ago
Columbia Pays Tribute to Dr. Johnny Miller, CIU’s Former PresidentColumbia Pays Tribute to Dr. Johnny Miller, CIU’s Former President

Columbia Pays Tribute to Dr. Johnny Miller, CIU’s Former President

News Summary The Columbia community mourns the passing of Dr. Johnny Miller, fourth president of Columbia International University (CIU), who…

5 days ago
Cayce Police Seek Assistance in Finding Missing TeenagerCayce Police Seek Assistance in Finding Missing Teenager

Cayce Police Seek Assistance in Finding Missing Teenager

News Summary Cayce authorities are appealing to the public for help in finding missing 16-year-old Alissa Davis, who has not…

5 days ago