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LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A Walmart in South Carolina announced its “soft reopening” Tuesday night after a 12-year-old intentionally started a fire inside the store.

The announcement came at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, just over a week after the fire happened.

The Walmart, located on the Highway 9 bypass in Lancaster County, had damage from the fire “significantly minimized” due to firefighters’ “swift” response. No injuries were reported.

Officials had been providing updates on the Walmart Facebook page, stating the store would reopen “in the near future” on Sunday, May 11. Two days later, a soft reopening was announced.

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During the soft reopening, the store will be open until 11 p.m., and the following areas will be available to customers:

According to officials, all other areas of the store will remain closed until further notice.

“We appreciate your patience and support as we take the necessary steps to ensure the best experience for you when we welcome you back,” the store wrote to customers. “Thank you for your understanding -- we look forward to serving you again soon!”

The Lancaster Walmart has been no stranger to violence in recent weeks.

About a month before the fire, a shootout happened inside the store and left two people hurt. Police later said they believed the shootout was gang-related. Several people were arrested, including juveniles.

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In the fire case, the 12-year-old suspect pleaded guilty to second-degree arson. A judge ordered that he stay in custody until a mental evaluation could be done. Once the evaluation is completed, he will be sentenced. If given the maximum sentence, he could be held until his 22nd birthday.

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Five days after the fire, on Friday, May 9, cleanup crews were spotted throwing merchandise in dumpsters outside the grocery pickup area. That came after a May 7 Facebook post where the store said it was working “diligently” to “thoroughly clean the premises.”

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4147 Camden Glen Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

The grand opening will offer homebuyers an exclusive glimpse of life within Roselyn. Interested homebuyers will have the opportunity to tour six decorated model homes, meet the Roselyn team, and learn more about the many onsite amenities Roselyn has to offer. Guests will also enjoy a ceremonial flag raising, unveiling of the Lifestyle Discovery Center, live music with the Party Parrot Band, facilitated activities with our Lifestyle team and catering provided by local food vendors.

"Roselyn is the ideal community for homebuyers ages 55 and better," said Mark Henninger, Charlotte Division President for Lennar. "Our focus on resort-style amenities, lifestyle, and facilitated social events perfectly complement active adult living. With an onsite Lifestyle Director and exterior maintenance provided, the opportunity for our customers to align their interests and form lasting relationships is immense. Each home is carefully designed prioritizing quality and included features that provide an incredible value. We are excited to welcome guests to our upcoming event and look forward to serving homebuyers looking for a community designed with you in mind."

Roselyn boasts home designs from three of Lennar's single-story collections – Garden, Blossom and Primrose – with home designs ranging in size from 1,300 to 3,500 square feet. Each floorplan has been thoughtfully designed for active adults incorporating open living spaces, large center-island kitchens, spa-inspired owner's suites and more. Pricing ranges from the mid $300,000s to low $600,000s.

Each home offers Lennar's exclusive Everything's Included^® program, where our most popular features, finishes and upgrades are included in the base price of the home. For Roselyn, this includes gourmet kitchens with double ovens, quartz or granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, zero entry owner's suite showers, luxury vinyl flooring throughout the first and second floors, energy-conscious features and more.

Roselyn boasts ample amenities designed to enhance the 55+ lifestyle including a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, dog park and trails connecting to the Carolina Trail Thread. The community also offers a lifestyle team lead by Trevor Sunderlage for added recreational activities.

Located just ten minutes from the Promenade at Carolina Preserve, residents can enjoy the many upscale shopping and dining options and live near the modern healthcare facilities at Spring Memorial Hospital, MUSC Health, and Carolinas Healthcare System.

For more information on homes available in Roselyn, visit the community website or call (888) 208-4141.

About Lennar CorporationLennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LEN^X drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.

Contact: Danielle ToccoVice President CommunicationsLennar CorporationDanielle.Tocco@Lennar.comDirect Line: 949.789.1633

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MUSC expands its "Kids Eat Free" program to Chester and Lancaster Counties to combat food insecurity.

CHESTER, S.C. — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is expanding its summer meal program to two additional counties as food insecurity continues to challenge families across the state.

MUSC's "Kids Eat Free" program, launched in 2015, will begin serving Chester and Lancaster Counties starting June 15, providing healthy meals to children 18 and under at no cost and with no questions asked.

"Being out of school, making sure these kids have some nourishing meals. We want to make sure we can provide the meals at no cost to the children," Richard Warrin, Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center, said.

The expansion comes as the program has shown significant growth statewide. Last year alone, MUSC served approximately 54,000 meals through the initiative, according to Warrin.

The timing of the expansion appears critical for local communities already facing food distribution challenges. Local pantry leaders report feeling the impact of recent USDA cuts, with some facilities struggling to maintain adequate supplies.

"Typically, the shelves are full," said Libby Sweatt-Lambert, gesturing toward empty pantry shelves. She estimated that replacing missing inventory for countywide food distribution will cost about $9,000 per month.

The summer program will operate Monday through Friday, with service dates and hours varying by location. MUSC does not require financial verification of need, though minors must be accompanied by guardians. The program cannot accommodate requests from organized groups such as sports teams, day cares, or camps.

Two pickup locations have been established for the expanded service:

The "Kids Eat Free" program addresses summer food insecurity that affects many families when school-provided meals are unavailable during vacation months. The no-questions-asked approach aims to remove barriers that might prevent families from accessing needed nutrition support.

Those interested in volunteering or learning more about the program can contact Laura Nance at nancel@musc.edu. Individuals wishing to donate to local food assistance efforts can contribute to the Fort Lawn Community Center at 5554 Main St, Fort Lawn, SC 29714.

The search for a missing swimmer ended Sunday when a body was discovered in a South Carolina lake, according to the Kershaw County Fire Service.

The “drowning victim” was located and removed from Lake Wateree, the fire service said.

David Cunningham, a 62-year-old Lancaster County resident, was identified as the drowning victim, Kershaw County Coroner David West said Monday.

At about 4:30 p.m., the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said officers and dive teams responded to reports about the missing person in Lake Wateree. The fire service said the missing person, later identified as Cunningham, was a swimmer.

The swimmer jumped from a boat and did not resurface, according to DNR. Cunningham went into the water at about 2:50 p.m., the coroner’s office said.

Cunningham’s body was recovered at about 10:45 p.m., according to the coroner’s office.

The fire service said it assisted DNR divers in recovering the body. Members of Kershaw County EMS and the Camden/Kershaw County Rescue Squad also responded to the lake.

Information about where in the lake the body was recovered, and the depth of that part of the water, was not available. Before clearing the scene, the fire service asked people to avoid the area a quarter of a mile above the lower dam where officials were searching.

Lake Wateree is a man-made body of water created in 1920 that touches Fairfield and Lancaster counties along with Kershaw County, according to DNR. The lake covers 13,025 acres and has a maximum depth of 225.5 feet, but the average depth is 6.9 feet, DNR said.

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina Walmart is still closed more than a week after a 12-year-old intentionally started a fire inside the store.

The Walmart -- located on the Highway 9 bypass in Lancaster -- closed until further notice after the May 4 fire.

Nobody was hurt by the flames, and while firefighters said a “swift” response “significantly minimized damage,” the store has yet to announce a reopening date.

The store has shared updates on its Facebook page, and on May 11, said it is planning a soft reopening “in the near future.”

“We appreciate your patience and support as we take the necessary steps to ensure the best experience for you when we welcome you back,” the store wrote to customers. “Thank you for your understanding -- we look forward to serving you again soon!”

The Lancaster Walmart has been no stranger to violence in recent weeks. About a month before the fire, a shootout happened inside the store and left two people hurt. Police later said they believed the shootout was gang-related. Several people were arrested, including juveniles.

In the fire case, the 12-year-old suspect pleaded guilty to second-degree arson. A judge ordered that he stay in custody until a mental evaluation could be done. Once the evaluation is completed, he will be sentenced. If given the maximum sentence, he could be held until his 22nd birthday.

On May 9 -- five days after the fire -- cleanup crews were spotted throwing merchandise in dumpsters outside the grocery pickup area. That came after a May 7 Facebook post where the store said it was working “diligently” to “thoroughly clean the premises.”

The store said it would continue to share updates as they become available.

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