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A top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
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Columbia’s Comet advocates for more accessibility
Transportation is a key concern for many people with disabilities. The Comet bus system offers programs to help people with disabilities and people over 65 travel throughout the community.
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Pickleball fever and its dedicated community hit the Midlands
Pickleball is growing quickly in the Midlands as people come together to play one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.
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What if the Damar Hamlin situation happened at a Midlands high school?
The stricken NFL player’s injury sent shockwaves through all levels of football. How would Midlands high schools handle a life or death scenario?
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With a baby joey, Riverbanks Zoo continues to see success in koala breeding program
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has welcomed a new joey named Kirra, the beginning of the third generation of koalas at Riverbanks.
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AI in the classroom: How do SC educators feel about ChatGPT?
South Carolina school districts have yet to ban ChatGPT as some schools across the country move to ban the program.
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Portion of US 1 in Lexington County named after fallen trooper: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Trooper First Class Robert P. Perry’s family filled half the room during a ceremony to unveil signage designating a stretch of U.S. 1 in his honor.
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On the ground with voters and poll workers on Election Day
The Carolina News and Reporter’s election team asked voters who and what brought them out to the polls for the midterms. Here’s what they said.
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Proposed penny tax for roads fails to pass in Lexington County
Residents apparently decided they don’t want any more taxes — even one to fix roads.
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Midlands falls short of record-breaking turnout
The Midlands faced technical and voter registration problems throughout the day — and almost saw record-breaking turnout.
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Lexington County poll reports glitch, Allendale man tries to steal sign-in device as polls open
The Carolina News and Reporter will keep you updated throughout the day on voting in the Midlands.
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Lexington residents to vote on sales tax increase to improve roads
A proposed 1% sales tax aims to improve the roads in Lexington County. Voters will decide if it happens or not.
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