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Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase

Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting potential homebuyers.

Dom DiFurio

Posted 2/17/23

Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting potential homebuyers.

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March 23, 2023

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Local news

Lexington man arrested on drug, weapons charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says it seized approximately 850 ecstasy pills, 30 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of marijuana and two handguns from a man arrested on drug and weapons charges.

Lexington sheriff, solicitor join statewide push for judicial reform

The state’s attorney general along with 18 sheriffs and 10 solicitors, including Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard, are pushing for judicial reform.

Swansea considering former Richland County leader for town administrator

Former Richland County Administrator Tony McDonald may soon take a similar post for the town of Swansea.

West Columbia Police talk down man from transmission tower

West Columbia Police report successfully talking down a man from a transmission tower in the early evening on March 23.

Cayce closes in on completion of years-long drainage project

Cayce says it has about three months left on a project to alleviate drainage issues in one of its central neighborhoods.

Pending drag-restricting legislation could impact West Columbia businesses, performers

Two bills pending in the S.C. House and Senate could restrict minors from attending drag shows.

Local sports

River Bluff wins series, but Lexington stays close in conference with Friday victory

The setup for Friday night’s varsity baseball game between the River Bluff Gators and the Lexington Wildcats was good.

Swansea 17-year-old headed to France to compete with U.S. roller derby team

A Lexington County roller derby player will represent her country in France.

Lexington High alum making the most of her final run at USC

A championship is always special, but it would mean a little more to former Lexington star Olivia Thompson and the four senior teammates she played with for the last four seasons.