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These are the worst rated fast-food restaurants in Lexington, according to Google reviews

Fast-food won’t blow your socks off with amazement, but there are standards that even they are expected to follow. At the very least, they should be fast, convenient and tasty. Some Lexington fast-food joints failed to reach that caliber, according to Google reviews. Here are five of the worst rated fast-rood...
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Bill would allow local governments in South Carolina to pause developments if infrastructure can’t...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina’s population continues to grow, state lawmakers are considering whether local governments should have clearer authority to slow down new development when infrastructure cannot keep up. A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday took up a bill that would explicitly allow cities and counties...
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Chief: Second fire in 10 days at Columbia-area apartment complex deemed ‘suspicious’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Crews responded early Wednesday to the second fire at a Columbia-area apartment complex in the past 10 days. Chief Aubrey Jenkins with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department told WIS that the fire happened at around 6 a.m. at Bent Tree Apartments, located in the St. Andrews area. Jenkins said...
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A new Columbia sports diner has set a grand opening. Here’s where and when

A new spot to watch your favorite teams and grab breakfast, drinks and more has set a grand opening in Columbia. The Red Zone Sports Diner, located at 7500 Wilson Blvd., just north of Interstate 20, will have a grand opening at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, according to a news release from the city of Columbia. City...
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South Carolina: One-in-a-Million Yellow Cardinal Could Appear

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A rare genetic mutation could cause a bright yellow northern cardinal to appear in South Carolina backyards this spring, an occurrence ornithologists estimate may happen in...
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Georgia man turns himself in over multi-state pine straw scheme

One of three men accused of running a multi-state door-to-door landscaping scheme is now in custody after turning himself in to police.
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: $49M Sawmill Center to be complete this year

Multiple health care, education and mixed-use projects underway across South Carolina. Roper St. Francis developing $49M medical facility in Summerville. New arts, library planetarium and church facilities under construction statewide. Several renovation and redevelopment projects repurposing existing buildings....
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High School Hoop Highlights – Feb. 11

Highlights on the court as Ridge View hosts Sumter, while Columbia entertains Eau Claire.
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BRBR to host oyster roast, proceeds benefit nation’s heroes

The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) will host the fourth annual Southern Shuckdown Oyster Roast on March 27 from 6–10 p.m. Ticket proceeds will go towards the BRBR’s mission of supporting those who have served the nation through providing evidence-based programs and supportive services that promote posttraumatic growth.
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Chief: 5 displaced after weekend house fire in Columbia

A house fire in the Sterling Hills subdivision left a family without a home Saturday, adding to what fire officials say is a sharp increase in fire calls this year.

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