Celebrate SC’s Poultry Industry at the 2026 Poultry Festival
Join us in Batesburg-Leesville May 6 through May 9 for the South Carolina Poultry Festival. This year’s festival is sure to bring a smile to your face an...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Richland County investigating deadly shooting of Lexington man by Forest Acres officer
The shooting happened along Two Notch Road, where authorities say a Forest Acres officer shot 32-year-old Cody A. Johnson of Lexington. Here's what we know.
May 11, 2026Open source
A Lexington County man is charged with claiming lost wages from a company SLED says didn't exist
Granison Dwight Peterson Jr., 31, is accused of including a fake employer in a 2021 Geico crash claim to seek more than $10,000 in lost wages, SLED says.
May 8, 2026Open source
LOOK: Flipped vehicle in Lexington County causing traffic delays
A flipped vehicle in Lexington County is causing traffic delays.
May 8, 2026Open source
Police: SC teen helped plan his own armed kidnapping
Authorities are now saying that the armed kidnapping of a 17-year-old in Lexington, South Carolina, was staged.
May 6, 2026Open source
Richland County traffic stop leads to federal prison sentence for Lexington County man
52-year-old felon charged for unlawful possession of a firearm
May 6, 2026Open source
Lexington felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of gun
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Lexington man has been sentenced to federal prison.
May 6, 2026Open source
Lexington police search for teen kidnapped from his home
The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is searching for a teen who was kidnapped from his home Sunday night.
May 4, 2026Open source
Gamecock softball ends frustrating regular season, SEC Tournament on deck
South Carolina concluded its regular season on May 2 and will next head to the SEC Tournament in Lexington, Ky.
May 3, 2026Open source
Suit Filed in '25 Fatal Crash Involving Columbia-Richland, SC, Pumper
Carolyn Collins was killed when her vehicle was hit by the Columbia-Richland fire truck headed north in the southbound lane.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Clemson receiver Tristan Smith granted temporary injunction for 5th season by South Carolina judge
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith was granted a temporary injunction by a South Carolina judge on Friday that prevents the NCAA f...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Clemson WR Tristan Smith cleared by judge for 2026 season
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Whooping cough, aided by low vaccination rates, threatens SC babies
South Carolina just endured the worst measles outbreak in decades among unvaccinated people. The same low vaccination rates are allowing another disease, who...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Judge grants Clemson WR Tristan Smith additional year of eligibility
A South Carolina judge granted Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith a temporary injunction against the NCAA on June 12, making him eligible to play one more f...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Former Clemson, South Carolina head coach returns to College of Charleston
Former South Carolina and Clemson head baseball coach Monte Lee will return to the Lowcountry and his alma mater as an assistant coach at College of Charlest...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Nancy Mace Says Election Loss Means ‘Revenge’ Against Trump: ‘I’ll Be Adding to the Unemployment Nu...
Rep. Nancy Mace found an incredible silver lining in her blowout loss in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Spartanburg County voters narrow field in primary election
Evette, Wilson advance to gubernatorial runoff SPARTANBURG— Several key races were decided in South Carolina’s June 9 primary election, while others a...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
MAGA Loser Posts Cryptic Throwback After Embarrassing Defeat
Nancy Mace addressed her crushing loss in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary by posting a photo of baked beans.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
6 takeaways halfway through primary season
ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular con...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
His endorsement ‘remains the most powerful force’ in GOP politics, RNC official says
President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the G...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Three of four Republicans who forced the release of the Epstein files are now out of jobs
With GOP Rep. Nancy Mace’s embarrassing fifth-place finish in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary Tuesday, three of the four House Republicans who for...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
When ICE Visits Your Plant and Your Employees Drop From 100 to 24? That's All on You
ICE raids South Carolina plant, detaining 48 workers over fake IDs and immigration fraud.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Lindsey Graham Spends Small Fortune To Avoid Runoff Election In Bid For Fifth Senate Term
He spent more than $27 million to fend off five primary challengers in South Carolina.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Nancy Mace Fails To Advance In South Carolina Governor’s Race
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson will advance to a primary runoff.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Lindsey Graham, top Trump ally, wins South Carolina GOP primary as he seeks 5th Senate term
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor, while U.S....
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican runoff set in South Carolina governor's race; Johnson secures Democratic nomination
Election results from the June 2026 South Carolina Republican and Democratic primaries for South Carolina governor.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and St. John's to play in women's basketball doubleheader in November
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley’s teams will meet for the first time since the two coaches had a tense exchange at the end of their Final Four matchup. UConn...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Primaries takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota hosted primary elections Tuesday, but much of the political world was focused on Maine's Senate contest.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Clemson receiver Tristan Smith granted temporary injunction for 5th season by South Carolina judge
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith was granted a temporary injunction by a South Carolina judge on Friday that prevents the NCAA f...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Clemson WR Tristan Smith cleared by judge for 2026 season
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Whooping cough, aided by low vaccination rates, threatens SC babies
South Carolina just endured the worst measles outbreak in decades among unvaccinated people. The same low vaccination rates are allowing another disease, who...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Judge grants Clemson WR Tristan Smith additional year of eligibility
A South Carolina judge granted Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith a temporary injunction against the NCAA on June 12, making him eligible to play one more f...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Former Clemson, South Carolina head coach returns to College of Charleston
Former South Carolina and Clemson head baseball coach Monte Lee will return to the Lowcountry and his alma mater as an assistant coach at College of Charlest...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Nancy Mace Says Election Loss Means ‘Revenge’ Against Trump: ‘I’ll Be Adding to the Unemployment Nu...
Rep. Nancy Mace found an incredible silver lining in her blowout loss in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Spartanburg County voters narrow field in primary election
Evette, Wilson advance to gubernatorial runoff SPARTANBURG— Several key races were decided in South Carolina’s June 9 primary election, while others a...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
MAGA Loser Posts Cryptic Throwback After Embarrassing Defeat
Nancy Mace addressed her crushing loss in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary by posting a photo of baked beans.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
6 takeaways halfway through primary season
ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular con...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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