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25 things that have different names depending on where you live in the US

Stacker compiled a list of 25 different things that have region-specific names using news, dictionary, and academic sources.

Andrea Vale

Posted 3/2/23

Stacker compiled a list of 25 different things that have region-specific names using news, dictionary, and academic sources.

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West Columbia woman sentenced to 25 years for possessing meth

A West Columbia woman is set to spend the next 25 years in prison after being convicted on a methamphetamine charge.

Lexington school district responds to pledge-related assault allegation

After being sued by the family of a student who says she was physically assaulted after not participating in the Pledge of Allegiance, Lexington County School District 1 has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Brookland-Cayce High hires permanent principal

A Lexington County high school has a permanent leader once again.

Chronicle wins 8 SC Press Association awards for 2022 work

The Lexington County Chronicle brought home eight awards in the 2022 S.C. Press Association News Contest, including two first place honors.

Former Lexington cop accused of illegally acquiring silencers

A former Lexington Police officer is accused of obtaining firearm suppressors for personal use under the guise that they were purchased for the department.

Lexington County man sentenced to more than 13 years on cocaine charge

A Lexington County man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on a cocaine charge.

Local sports

Defending 2A softball champ Gray Collegiate returns ‘loaded’ team

The Gray Collegiate Academy girls softball team is starting the 2023 season in a familiar spot.

Lexington baseball jumps to No. 3 after 2-1 week

The Lexington baseball team climbed to No. 3 in the latest rankings by the S.C. Baseball Coaches Association on Monday after going 2-1 last week.

River Bluff takes first of two baseball meetings this week against White Knoll

Region foes River Bluff and White Knoll took each other’s measure on Monday night on the Timberwolves’ home field, with the River Bluff Gators came out on top in the end, 6-2.

Tuesday Night Spring Sports: P.J. Morlando's 4 RBI, 2 home runs lift Summerville past Brookland-Cayce

P.J. Morlando apparently did not leave his home run power at River Bluff High School.

CIU’s only-ever track national champ, a Dutch Fork alum, killed in accident

A former two-time collegiate national champion pole vaulter and Dutch Fork High School graduate was killed in a car accident in Georgia on March 6.

Dutch Fork graduate wins SC version of the Heisman

As Jalin Hyatt prepares for the NFL, the former Dutch Fork and University of Tennessee wide receiver was bestowed another honor from his home state.

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West Columbia woman sentenced to 25 years for possessing meth

Lexington school district responds to pledge-related assault allegation

Brookland-Cayce High hires permanent principal

Chronicle wins 8 SC Press Association awards for 2022 work