ABC's of Education: S.C. Education Lottery invests second largest donation to colleges
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced its second largest contribution to higher education.
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Lexington restaurant owner convicted of killing wife's lover dies days into prison term
Department of Corrections says Greg Leon Leon was found unresponsive in his cell at Kirkland shortly after lunch Friday. The death is being investigated as suspected suicide.
Newberry deputies arrest woman accused of attempted murder
A Newberry county woman is in custody tonight in what investigators believe to be a domestic incident.
ON THE ROAD: Gaffney
The fun continues next weekend with a race at the Cherokee Speedway and a pageant at Limestone University.
Traffic Advisory: Construction equipment hits already damaged I-26 bridge
Traffic Alert: One WB lane of I-26 at Bachman Chapel Road is closed due to construction accident.
Kershaw deputies search for duo accused of stealing nearly a dozen guns from local store
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is searching a duo they say broke into an area business before stealing ten firearms.
Columbia Ave. overpass Exit 91 set to open Sunday
This weekend drivers in Chapin will have a new section of road open along an I-26 overpass.
New Richland County Treasurer sworn in today
The new Richland County Treasurer was officially sworn in today.
Cyclists stop at Newberry College as they continue "Ride to End Alz" journey
On Friday, cyclists finished their 68 mile ride for the day at Newberry College. "Ride To End Alz" is a group cycling event that covers 255 miles across the Midlands and the entire state.
House passes defense bill
The House has passed a sweeping defense policy bill, largely along party lines.
IRS: Monday is last chance to claim 2019 tax refund
You may still be eligible for a tax refund from 2019, but you only have until Monday to file.
CDC faces $1.3 billion funding cut
The CDC is facing big funding cuts, and some of the effects will be felt at the state and local level.
White House announces $39 billion in student debt relief
The Biden administration has announced $39 billion in student debt relief.
Dominion Energy: Tree trimming continues this week in several neighborhoods
Dominion Energy announced tree trimming activities will continue this week.
Gas prices slightly higher due to oil prices
Despite a drop in gasoline demand in the days after July 4, prices at the pump inched three-cents higher over the past week.
Amazon’s Prime Day success biggest in company history
—Amazon scored it's largest Prime Day in company history.
Federal Trade Commission investigates ChatGPT for possible violations
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating open AI for possible violations of consumer protection laws.
DeSantis to become 1st GOP candidate to file for South Carolina primary during visit next week
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to file his 2024 candidacy for South Carolina's Republican presidential primary when he's in the first-in-the-South voting state next week, becoming the first GOP hopeful to do so.
SLED: Sheriff's office captain charged with misconduct in office
The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced a former Captain with the Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office has been charged with misconduct in office and petit larceny.
Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed
Presley died in January. She was 54 years old.
