Sunday Nov 29 | The State
This week, we're celebrating Thanksgiving, from the spirit of giving to the traditions of school and family.
Woman Feeds Hundreds Though Her Business Closed
Big Mama isn't letting the bad economy stop her from feeding her people. The Batesburg-Leesville woman started feeding hundreds of folks in her community five years ago the day before Thanksgiving at the American Legion.
'Big Mama's' Thanksgiving dinner saved by the community
It's an annual tradition in Batesburg-Leesville that many folks thought wouldn't be around after last year.
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested on New Charge
Saluda County deputies say a 35-year-old Batesburg-Leesville registered sex offender inappropriately touched a 15-year-old girl at his house, as the girl visited someone else at the home.
Hate crimes on the rise in S.C.
Reports of hate crimes in South Carolina increased during 2008, according to the FBI's annual report on hate crimes in the United States.
Lexington 3 wants Floyd to stay on
Lexington 3 school superintendent Chester Floyd is weighing an offer to remain through mid-2011, a year extra.
Meth lab, pipe bombs seized; charges filed
A methamphetamine laboratory and three pipe bombs were seized at a home near Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington County deputies said.
S.C. lawmaker introduces gov impeachment measure
The South Carolina House has formally received a resolution to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford because of his June rendezvous with an Argentine lover.
17,000 Teachers Trained to Spot Signs of Sexual Abuse
Statewide, 17,000 teachers are trained in the Darkness to Light program, in order to help them spot the warning signs of sexual abuse.
Election Day results: Lexington, Richland
Get all the final results from Tuesday's contested races in municipalities in Lexington and Richland counties, including Batesburg-Leesville's mayoral race and Irmo's vote on allowing Sunday sale of beer and wine by the package.
20 Questions with ... Gina Smith McCarty
Gina Smith McCarty is a 45-year-old native of Batesburg-Leesville who is a La Leche League leader and consultant for the Close To My Heart scrapbooking and stamping company.
South Carolina's marching season came to an end Saturday, as bands across the state put their best foot forward to try to be the Palmetto State's best.
Who's running and where to vote
Nine municipalities in Richland and Lexington counties have elections for town leaders Tuesday.
B-L councilman plans forum on water plant
Batesburg-Leesville Councilman Steve Cainis holding a forum at 6:15 tonight on his plan for a water plant that differs from the project favored by other town leaders.
Mayor, critics to face off at B-L ballot box
The Nov. 3 ballot in Batesburg-Leesville is a showdown between Mayor James Wiszowaty and two political foes.
Water woes heat up politics in Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville voters are less than two weeks from deciding a mayor's race.
Batesburg-Leesville mayor cleared
The State Ethics Commission has cleared Batesburg-Leesville Mayor James Wiszowaty of conflict-of-interest allegations in promoting a plan for a new town water plant.
Rantin: Children sing praises of their grandparents
Morgan Weaver and Cole Upton shared an unlikely achievement. The Chapin Elementary School classmates both had winning essays in this year's Grandparents of the Year competition sponsored by the State Fair.
Why I am running: One of the most important issues facing Batesburg-Leesville is water.
Councilman cleared of assault charge
A town councilman in South Carolina has been cleared of assault charges involving another council member.