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Senior Day celebrates South Carolina seniors at S.C. Fairgrounds

The South Carolina Department of Aging held it’s annual Senior Day event early Wednesday at the SC State Fairgrounds.

Lexington School District Two debuts new Performing Arts Center with 1,500-seat theatre

After taking in the entrance to the 103,000 square-foot-facility, guests enter into the new 1,500 seat theatre -- complete with a full orchestra pit, manual rigging, overhead catwalks, four dressing rooms, a green room, and catering kitchen.

Fairfield County Clerk of Court Office to close due to renovations

Fairfield County Public Information Office says the Clerk of Court Office at the Fairfield County Courthouse will be closed for three days.

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Dominion Energy expanding assistance program for small businesses

Dominion Energy has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in its EnergyShare for Small Businesses program.

Newberry residents warned about someone calling, claiming to be sheriff

Newberry residents are being warned about a scam going around, say officials.

DHEC encourages Hepatitis C testing during Hepatitis Awareness Month

Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control say they are encouraging residents to get tested for Hepatitis-C.

Governor McMaster declares May as Hurricane Preparedness Month

Governor Henry McMaster has declared May as Hurricane Preparedness Month.

Columbia Children's Theatre holding auditions for summer show Seussical

Columbia Children's Theatre is holding auditions for its summer musical.

Man behind bars in connection with double homicide, say Orangeburg Co. deputies

A man is behind bars for a double homicide.

Orangeburg man sentenced to 40 months in prison for assault on postal worker

An Orangeburg man was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assault on a federal employee.

Orangeburg County Firefighters control Tuesday commercial structure fire

Orangeburg County Firefighters control Tuesday commercial structure fire, says the department.

One lane open after dump truck overturns on Orangeburg County road, say fire dept

One lane on Old State Road in the area of Wells Cross Road is open after the area being shutdown, says the fire district.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of stealing over $400 of merchandise from bookstore

Lexington Police searching for person accused of stealing over $400 of merchandise from bookstore in February, says officers.

SLED: Possible human remains found in burned car in Bamberg County

According to the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office, SLED says possible human remains were found in burned car in Bamberg County.

Deputies: Community tip leads to hotel drug arrest

Lexington Co. deputies say a tip from the community led to a drug arrest at a motel off of Piney Grove Rd.

Study shows S.C. could use aid when it comes to the Nursing profession

South Carolina is among the nation's worst for Nurses. Click here to find out why.

Columbia water work temporarily disrupts service for some customers

Some customers have low water pressure or are without water as City of Columbia water works in area

SC governor's summit discusses strategies to face opioid crisis

In 2022, 72 percent of overdose deaths in the state were caused by fentanyl, which is lethal even in small doses and many times its presence is not even known to the user.