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A $100,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot was won by a ticket bought at a Pilot Travel Center in Graniteville, SC — numbers were 7, 14, 15, 18, 19. The winner has 180 days to claim anonymously, and officials urge winners to sign and safeguard their ticket. Odds? 856,668 to 1. Next draw: $100K, $2 ticket, nightly at 6:59 PM. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discoun...

A horrific early morning crash on Highway 6 in Lexington County left one dead and sent shockwaves through the community — a 2002 tractor-trailer collided with a 2023 Kia, flipped off the road, and was then struck by a fleeing sedan, leaving the Kia’s driver dead at the scene while the trucker survived with injuries. Authorities are still piecing together the chaos of this deadly multi-vehicle wrec...

A new local hotspot, Exhale Cafe, is set to debut on Fort Jackson Boulevard near Cross Hill Market, offering bold sandwich twists like Monte Cristo and French toast, plus smash burgers, wings, and mimosas. Owned by Quaneisha Rice, it’s designed for both quick bites and relaxed hangs, with lunch/dinner weeknights and brunch weekends. Soft openings July 8-11 will give fans a sneak peek — and this fr...

YouTube’s ad system is changing—cookies and your browsing habits are being used to power personalized ads, and you need to know how it affects your data and privacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai...

YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—here’s what it means for you: Accept all, and they’ll track your habits to serve hyper-personalized content and ads, plus build new features. Reject all, and you get a generic experience based on what’s trending or nearby. Either way, they’re using cookies to keep things running and fix bugs. And now, there’s a new twist: age-appropriate defaults. Your call: bro...

YouTube’s rolling out new data handling features designed to boost performance, fight spam, and personalize your experience—whether you accept or decline cookies. Accepting lets them tailor content and ads based on your full history; declining keeps things general, using only current activity or location. Plus, age-appropriate content and ads are now part of the mix. Want more control? Check out t...

Law enforcement returned to the home of four-year-old Javeayah Harris as the search for her continues, with her parents now facing homicide by child abuse charges after allegedly failing to seek medical help for her injuries — and both reportedly confessing to their involvement. Investigators are piecing together a timeline using interviews, phone records, and statements to build the case, while t...

Cooking Left Unattended Causes House Fire | Columbia News

A Fourth of July block party in North Charleston spiraled into chaos when gunfire and fireworks erupted, leading to multiple arrests—including four teens—and sparking a citywide reckoning. Police are now confronting a growing trend they call “teen takeovers,” where out-of-state groups disrupt local events, demanding a broader strategy beyond arrests. Officers are pivoting toward community collabor...

Richland County’s Council just approved a temporary fire station near Columbia Place Mall to fill the urgent gap left by the closure of Station 14 in Dentsville — a station deemed unsafe for firefighters, leaving residents worried about emergency response times. With a new permanent station projected to cost $5 million, county leaders vow to modernize infrastructure while ensuring the community st...

Alex Murdaugh’s “trial of the century” ended with two life sentences—but the drama isn’t over. The clerk of court, Becky Hill, now faces serious scrutiny after the defense accused her of jury tampering, claiming she entered the jury room before Murdaugh testified and told jurors not to trust him, allegedly to boost her book sales. Jurors say her comments swayed them. Investigations also uncovered...

A deadly chain of collisions unfolded early Wednesday on South Carolina Highway Six, ending in tragedy when a wrong-way Kia Rio crashed into a tractor trailer, followed by a fleeing dark sedan. The Kia driver died, and authorities are urgently seeking witnesses to identify the hit-and-run vehicle. If you saw anything, call Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Listen in comfort: Get a...

A former deputy, school board member, and school safety director is facing multiple child sex abuse charges tied to incidents dating back over a decade, including lewd acts with minors and misconduct in office — raising urgent questions about accountability and trust in public service as the case moves forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

Four states sue Meta over youth data privacy, sparking a legal showdown as families grapple with the real-world toll of social media—kids withdrawing from life, falling behind in school, and battling anxiety and depression fueled by online comparisons. While lawmakers push new safety laws, experts urge parents to set screen-free zones, ban phones in bedrooms, and use parental tools to reclaim cont...

Two more rabid animals have been confirmed in South Carolina — a fox in Saluda County and a goat in York County — exposing people and pets to the deadly virus. With 57 confirmed cases this year, officials warn wildlife can carry serious disease, even if they appear harmless. If you’ve had contact with a potentially rabid animal, call the state’s exposure hotline and select option two — quick actio...

Kitchen Fire on Morninglo Lane | Columbia News

YouTube’s rolling out new data policies that let you choose how your activity fuels ads and features—accept all to get personalized content and targeted ads, or reject all to keep your info private, though your viewing habits still influence non-personalized ads. Manage your settings online to take control. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adv...

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office holds urgent press conference as search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris intensifies — believed dead for a month, with parents now facing homicide by child abuse charges. Investigators revisit the family home, focus efforts near Debutary Creek, and build a timeline using confessions, phone data, and interviews. Community rallies in grief, leaving balloons and to...

South Carolina’s GOP is suing the state election commission over its open primary system, arguing it lets outsiders sway their nomination process and risks electing candidates who don’t truly represent their party’s values — potentially weakening their general election chances. The lawsuit, filed July 4, targets all five commissioners and the executive director, and while the commission hasn’t res...

YouTube’s rolling out major privacy upgrades, letting you choose between personalized content and ads—or opt out for less targeted experiences. The update boosts transparency, showing exactly how your watch history and searches shape your feed and ads. Plus, new controls let you manage age-appropriate content and ads, all accessible via a dedicated privacy tools page. This is a big step toward giv...

South Carolina’s overdose deaths dropped nearly 31% in 2024, with 1,481 fatalities — a hopeful sign — but fentanyl remains deadly, involved in 62% of cases. The 35-44 age group still bears the heaviest burden, though the 25-34 bracket saw the biggest decline. While progress is evident, fentanyl’s grip underscores the ongoing battle in the opioid crisis. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli...

Heat is about to crank up to dangerous levels — expect upper-90s with humidity making it feel like 105 degrees through Thursday and Friday. Stay hydrated and cool, but don’t worry: a weather system is coming this weekend to bring rain, thunderstorms, and temps dropping to near 90 by Sunday. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...

A fatal hit-and-run unfolded Wednesday morning in Lexington County, sparking a frantic investigation. Around 6:50 AM near S.C. 6 and WE Jeffcoat Road, a big rig flipped after being clipped by a Kia Rio. A dark sedan then struck the Kia’s driver before fleeing the scene. The victim died at the scene, leaving the community shaken. Authorities are hunting for the sedan’s driver and urge witnesses to...

As summer winds down, Midlands parents are getting ready for the new school year — and the community’s stepping up with a wave of back-to-school events. Churches, parks departments, and nonprofits are teaming up to hand out free supplies, backpacks, and even fun activities to ease the load on families. With more events popping up each week, every kid in the region has a shot at starting school pre...

Twelve Greenville County restaurants failed health inspections in June, facing issues from flies in kitchens to condensation dripping onto food, improper temperatures, and dirty dishes stored as clean — with some even having paint drills in prep areas. While most spots passed with A’s or B’s, these failures underscore the critical need for consistent food safety practices. Many improved after re-i...