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$1 movie tickets in SC are back! See the theaters with summer deals for families
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (312+ words) Looking for cheap things to do with the family this summer? As part of The State's affordability series, we are taking a look at the best deals and activities you can enjoy at little to no cost in South Carolina…...
SC to get its second Mormon temple. Here's where it will be built
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (243+ words) A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on 8. 8 acres on Roper Mountain Road not far from the interchange of 385 and 85, church officials announced Tuesday. It will be the second in South Carolina, which has almost…...
Long-time restaurant entrepreneur to open new concept at this SC airport. Here are the details
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (463+ words) A location that Food Network host Robert Irvine said was the most unusual he's had on his show will soon have a new tenant. Hangar 28 Kitchen and Events is expected to open in a former flight school turned restaurant at…...
Columbia parking deck set to close amid city's capital improvement plan
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (193+ words) A Columbia parking deck is set to close amid an improvement plan, according to the city. The Sumter Street parking deck will close on June 1 as part of the city's multi-year capital improvement plan, aiming to enhance public parking infrastructure…...
Orangeburg man arrested and charged in sexual exploitation of a minor case
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (257+ words) An Orangeburg man was arrested and later charged with five counts of the sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree, according to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. David Austin Robert Gillespie, 37, was arrested on May 14 and charged Friday. Investigators…...
Guns, drugs and cash seized during search of South Carolina house, police say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) A South Carolina man was arrested Wednesday after a variety of guns and drugs, along with thousands in cash, were seized during a search of a Richland County home, according to the Irmo Police Department. Joseph Seth Braxton was charged…...
Take flight: New restaurant near busy downtown Lexington opens its doors
1+ week, 3+ day ago (242+ words) A new restaurant in a well-known location in Lexington has opened its doors. Se'or Bird's Tacos + Tequila Bar officially opened on Monday, May 18, according to posts from the business on social media. The new Mexican restaurant is at 942 E. Main St....
SC soccer coaches announce 2026 all-state boys, girls teams. See who made list
1+ week, 4+ day ago (377+ words) The State High School Soccer: SC Coaches pick 2026 all-state teams | The State Part of the Mc Clatchy Media Network Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning journalism. $0. 99 for 1 month, renewing at 9. 99 per month The S. C. Soccer Coaches Association released its all-state teams for…...
SC's Mc Master denies quid pro quo in calling special session to allow redistricting
1+ week, 6+ day ago (758+ words) Gov. Henry Mc Master denied any quid pro quo in calling a special session for redistricting in order to help Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette win President Donald Trump's endorsement. While speaking to news media in Summerville, Mc Master responded to…...
2 SC cities among the best places to start a career in US, new study says. Here's where & why
2+ week, 1+ day ago (363+ words) Looking for a job is the first and biggest challenge many college graduates face upon receiving their diplomas, and given the current state of the labor market, some are increasingly worried about finding employment. There is higher labor force participation…...