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Heartwarming
Lost class ring found by retired airman over six decades ago returned to owner's family
Local News
Chemical spill cleanup in Bishopville
The spill happened late Wednesday afternoon in the downtown area. DHEC is helping with the cleanup.
Community
Volunteers needed to help put flags on veterans' graves at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Volunteers would assemble the Friday afternoon before Memorial Day, in the gravel parking lot at the cemetery.
Military News
Volunteers needed at Fort Jackson cemetery
Volunteers are needed next Friday to help place flags on veterans graves.
Local Sports
News19 Player of the Year Awards
Time to honor our Players of the Week from 2024.
Money
Fundraiser honors Gamecock Jesus
Special Olympics received a $10K donation in honor of Gamecock fan Carlton Thompson aka Gamecock Jesus. He died in December.
Sumter
Tiny homes popping up in Sumter to help those in need
Five small buildings will serve as transitional housing for people who need it. It's a resource that Sumter residents say is needed here in the community.
National
Aldi recalls cream cheese spreads sold in 28 states due to possible salmonella contamination
The FDA says salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Infections can be serious and sometimes fatal.
Local News
Chemical spill in Bishopville
The cleanup of a chemical spill is happening in Lee County.
Heartwarming
Marie Fowler, 83, inspires others as she graduates with doctorate from Howard University
Marie Fowler worked at Howard's work study program in the 1960s but didn't think she was smart nor affluent enough to go to college.
National
Dolly Parton partners with Krispy Kreme and unveils 4 new doughnut flavors
The new doughnut flavors are Dolly Dazzler, Peachy Keen Cobbler, Banana Puddin' and Chocolate Creme Pie.
Events
From Disney on Ice to beer, food and wine festivals: Things to do May 15-23
Check out this list of events in the Columbia and Lexington area
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