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Inside The Village, Summerville's rare, nonprofit solution for seniors

As seniors’ health needs change, those living in independent facilities without specialized care often face the costly and stressful challenge of relocating to new communities. Continuing Care ...
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Mockery of 'test correction'

I asked my son why he wasn’t studying for his math test. He said he didn’t need to because if he bombed it, he could just fix the answers after and get half the credit back. I thought he was joking, ...
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Meet the Candidates: Will Haynie

This November's Mount Pleasant mayoral race pits incumbent Will Haynie versus newcomer Curt Thomas. Haynie is seeking a third term, as he was initially voted in as mayor in November 2017 and ...
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Local artist to release 10th and final Aiken-themed calendar

Local artist Betsy Wilson-Mahoney will be releasing her annual Aiken-themed calendar this weekend. The calendar for 2026 is called “Good Morning Aiken” and features 12 paintings of Aiken places and ...
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Rock Hill municipal elections are now held in November. The mayor isn’t sure that’s a good thing.

ROCK HILL — Voters in Rock Hill will now head to the polls on the same day as everyone else. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Rock Hill residents will cast their non-partisan ballots in the city’s municipal ...
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This SC roadside landmark was spoofed on the latest season of a long-running TV show

“Futurama” viewers in the Carolinas may have recently seen a familiar roadside attraction grace their screens. A giant sombrero tower is hard to miss for those crossing the border on Interstate 95 ...
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Who is Aiken’s Top Dog? A British Corgi takes the top spot at fundraiser to support Aiken SPCA

AIKEN — A British Corgi named Katie who likes to greet pickleball players in Aiken took home the spot of Aiken’s Top Dog for 2025. The inaugural Aiken’s Top Dog event was held to raise funds for the ...
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A teacher was accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk's death. She's now suing a Myrtle Beach blogger.

GEORGETOWN — A longtime Waccamaw High School teacher has filed a libel lawsuit against a Myrtle Beach blogger who accused her of making controversial social media posts about the Sept. 10 ...
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Lee Bright is back again for a try at winning the state Senate seat he lost. Can he pull it off?

GREENVILLE — In 2024, it seemed Lee Bright was done with politics. Fresh off his third straight electoral defeat, the firebrand conservative tried and failed to reclaim the S.C. Senate District 12 ...
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‘Package deal of nostalgia’: Re-release of book inspired by Columbia’s music scene sets album, concert

COLUMBIA — While a student at the University of South Carolina, Steven Crane spent most of his free time — and some of his class time — hanging out with musicians in vacant warehouses. It was the ...
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Higher taxes likely after North Augusta City Council says proposed budget has fiscal prudence

NORTH AUGUSTA — The city of North Augusta is considering a 2-mill property tax increase in 2026, with members of City Council saying the full budget is a “prudent” one that balances priorities in a ...
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CCSD to build new elementary school in outer West Ashley development slated to bring 4,500 homes

WEST ASHLEY — Charleston school officials are planning to buy land for a new elementary school within the massive Long Savanna development, which is slated to bring 4,500 new homes to outer West ...