Roads to close as emergency sewer line repairs begin in Cayce
City of Cayce officials say beginning on Monday, certain areas will be closed to local traffic as emergency sewer line repairs start.
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No Peach Festival in '26
For 65 years the Lexington County Peach Festival has been a fixture of the Fourth of July festivities in the Midlands.
Infant safely surrendered in Lexington County under Safe Haven Act
DSS says officials at Prisma Health Richland accepted an infant that was safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law.
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue says expect minor delays until vehicle is cleared from roadway
Dutch Fork Fire crews say residents of Belfair should expect minor delays until a vehicle in the area is cleared from the roadway.
Lexington Police need help identifying person accused of vandalism at park
Lexington Police need help identifying someone accused of several acts of vandalism at a park, says Lexington PD.
UPDATE: Lexington Co. Coroner identifies homicide victim at Villa Court
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a homicide victim found on Villa Court in West Columbia Sunday.
Lexington County officials confirm plane crash in Gilbert
The Lexington County Fire Services and EMS have confirmed a plane crash in the Gilbert area of Lexington County.
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lexington County; 1 pet exposed
SCDPH says a raccoon that was found near Murraywood and Mapleview drives in Columbia has tested positive for rabies.
SLED charges inmate with contraband, and criminal conspiracy
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 30-year-old with contraband possession and criminal conspiracy.
American Airlines announces return of direct flights from Columbia to Chicago
American Airlines has announced the company is restarting nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago in May, says CAE.
LIST: School closures, changes around the Midlands
Schools in the Midlands are beginning to change their schedules are forecasters announce the possibility of snow impacting parts of the Palmetto State.
UPDATE: All lanes on South Lake Drive reopen after semi-truck overturned
Lexington Police say an overturned semi-truck and trailer has all lanes blocked on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at I-20 this morning.
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SCDPH opens medical equipment power shelter ahead of winter storm
Officials say a Medical Equipment Power Shelter is an emergency shelter with limited support for people who require backup power for medical reasons.
Irmo community protest against ICE
Here in the Midlands, community members held a protest opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
All North Church Street at Butler Street lanes reopens after water repair
Lexington Police says all lanes of North Church Street at Butler Street have reopened after the Town of Lexington's Utilities Department completed an emergency water repair.
DPH confirms second Winter storm-related death in SC
The SC Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a second winter storm-related death that happened over the previous weekend, according to officials.
West Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for firearm offense
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, said the DOJ.
Lexington County Coroner identifies two victims in two-vehicle collision
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified two victims in a two-vehicle collision on I-20 west Saturday, Jan. 24.
School districts to return to operations after weekend weather
District officials say School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will return to normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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SCEMD activates winter weather hotline
Officials with SCEMD say anyone with questions about the winter weather response can call 1-866-246-0133
Officials report multiple weather-related accidents
Dangerous conditions on some area roads reported
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SC Moves to OPCON 1 ahead of winter weather
It’s important for all of us to have emergency plans in place. The window to be ready for winter weather is closing fast,” said South Carolina Emergency Management Director Kim Stenson.
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Churches, businesses, government offices announce closures on Sunday, Monday
Winter weather impacts the Midlands
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Governor's request for federal emergency aid approved
According to the Governor's Office, an emergency declaration request is available when a hazard event is imminent and federal assistance may be needed.
