One person dies in ‘apparent drowning’ in SC lake, coroner’s office says

The person was found in about 17 feet of water at an SC lake early on the morning of July 4, authorities said.

One person dead after SC crash between truck and moped, coroner says

The moped rider died at the scene of the South Carolina wreck, according to authorities at the coroner’s office.

One arrested on attempted murder charge in connection with Midlands shooting

Authorities have been searching for the suspect for a month following an incident in which a teenager was shot.
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Greenville, Columbia, Charleston — which SC city is more educated? Here’s the data

South Carolina’s largest metros landed all over a new WalletHub ranking of the 150 most educated U.S. cities. Charleston led the state, while Augusta-Richmond County finished near the bottom. FULL ...

Coming Target, other new businesses could transform Lexington’s Augusta Highway

A Target-anchored shopping center is one of several upcoming or recently opened businesses along Lexington’s burgeoning Augusta Highway.
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Four-star offensive lineman from Irmo commits to South Carolina

We are in the midst of South Carolina’s most transformative recruiting week in years. After landing commitments from five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson on Wednesday and four-star safety Davion Jones ...

SC Baptist pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, court records show

He was found with files of “morphed images of identifiable minors engaged in sexual activity,” according to an arrest warrant ...

First look at Gamecocks Nike gear, jerseys that USC fans can buy

Gamecock Traditions in Lexington has Nike logo Gamecock apparel ready for customers when they open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ...

2 Gamecocks named to WNBA All-Star teams. Another USC alum could join them

A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston were named WNBA All-Star starters, the league announced Thursday. The WNBA All-Star game will ...

Nike signs 5 South Carolina athletes to unique NIL deals. Here’s the list

LaNorris Sellers and Joyce Edwards will be among the Gamecocks’ first group of Nike “Blue Ribbon Elite” athletes.

This well-known chicken chain has closed a Columbia area location. Here’s where

The company has chicken tender restaurants in a number of states. Now one of its Midlands area stores is closed.

Tax cut or fire trucks? Simmering issue helped SC start year without new budget

A grievance over how earmarks are included in the spending plan is being aired as the Senate pushes for a property tax cut.