Lexington County gears up for the 65th Peach Festival on July 4th, with volunteers preparing 800 pounds of peaches making them into delicious treats. Powered by WPeMatico
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Water main break repaired in Lexington County, boil water advisory remains in effect
Some residents in Lexington County finally have water service restored after a major water main break left them without access for hours Powered by WPeMatico
Apparent fireworks explosion injures 3 in Newberry; investigation underway
Three people, including a 15-year-old, were injured Tuesday after what appeared to be a fireworks-related fire, according to officials. Powered by WPeMatico
Soccer star Diogo Jota and his brother killed in fiery crash in Spain
Police were looking into the hypothesis that the accident happened because of a blown tire, as the car veered off the road and burst into flames. Powered by WPeMatico
Even after Senate additions, House on track to pass Trump’s tax bill
Final debates began in the predawn hours after another chaotic day, and night, at the Capitol. Powered by WPeMatico
4 dead, 14 injured in Chicago drive-by shooting after album release party
The shooting happened at a restaurant that had just hosted the release party for a rapper’s new album. Powered by WPeMatico
SNAP benefits: Federal spending bill raises work age to 64
A federal bill could reduce SNAP eligibility in South Carolina by expanding work requirements and increase the state’s share of the cost. Powered by WPeMatico
Weather impact: Hot and humid with a small chance of rain today and Friday
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area off the coast of the Southeast. They give it a 50% chance of further development. Powered by WPeMatico
Public comments open for South Carolina’s I-26 improvement plan in Orangeburg County
The project would add one travel lane in each direction between mile marker 145 (US 601) and mile marker 172 (US 15) and include upgrades to interchanges. Powered by WPeMatico
Clarendon County deputies look for leads to find missing man
Daniel Aaron White was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and gray sweatpants, according to deputies. Powered by WPeMatico
South Carolina pools undergo inspections for safety
There are more than a thousand public pools in the Midlands, and they’re a popular way to beat the heat. Powered by WPeMatico
Two teens arrested in fatal Sumter County shooting
The shooting stemmed from an altercation between acquaintances and resulted in the death of 20-year-old Cameron Pearson of Sumter County. Powered by WPeMatico
Victim identified in fatal Chain Gang Road shooting
Dale Segura, 60, of Eastover, died after being shot in the 1500 block of Chain Gang Road. 27-year-old Cody Segura is charged with murder. Powered by WPeMatico
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bond while awaiting sentencing in sex crimes case
The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Powered by WPeMatico
The potential sentence faced by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for his prostitution-related crime
Combs was acquitted on the most serious charges against him, but convicted of two lower counts. Powered by WPeMatico