FDA: 2 more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks
U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury
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Lexington man accused of running car into home with children inside
Deputies say he is charged with Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Malicious Injury to Property, failure to stop for blue lights, and three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child.
Justice Department sues to block JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines
The $3.8 billion merger would create the nation's fifth-largest airline.
South Carolina Connections Academy opens enrollments for 2023-24 school year
South Carolina Connections Academy enrollments for grades K-11/2023-24 school year are now open.
Sumter Police respond to call, arrive at Summit Drive to investigate
Sumter officers are at the Summit Drive area after responding to a call after 9:30 a.m.
Columbia International University mourns loss of beloved student-athlete
Columbia International University is mourning the loss of student and athlete John-Hunter James after he was involved in a traffic accident in Georgia on March 6.
2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead, 2 found alive
The group crossed into Mexico on Friday.
3 of 4 people kidnapped in Mexico confirmed from S.C.
Federal authorities have confirmed three people from South Carolina have been kidnapped in Mexico.
SC Forestry Commission suggest you delay outdoor burns
The South Carolina Forestry Commission says low humidity in addition to high winds that are expected Tuesday and Wednesday of this week could create the perfect conditions for outdoor burns to quickly become wildfires.
Spectrum provides $20K for Children’s Trust of South Carolina
A cable company is helping children in South Carolina.
Black Balloon Day honors lives lost to drug overdoses in Lexington and Richland Counties
The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council held its annual Black Balloon Day -- honoring lives lost to drug abuse in Lexington and Richland counties in 2022.
Scout Motors to bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands
Scout Motors is bringing its first manufacturing plant to Blythewood. The company says it will build an all electric next generation trucks and SUVs and the $2 billion investment will bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands.
City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts calls for volunteers
Volunteers will count pedestrians and cyclists at one location for two hours.
Toblerone losing trademark package design for legal reasons
A popular chocolate bar is getting a new look... that could leave it unrecognizable!
Columbia gas prices average $3.00 per gallon
Gas prices in Columbia have risen five cents this past week.
Twitter glitches as links, images fail to load
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and Tweetdeck stopped working for others
FBI searching for 4 US citizens kidnapped in Mexico, embassy says
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward, according to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
Columbia man arrested in shooting incident after fleeing scene
Newberry deputies arrested 28 year-old Tyrell Rakeem Sanders for a shooting incident that happened on Gray Street, in the Helena Community.
Fairfield Coroner identifies 19 year-old in fatal vehicle collision
The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the individual who was involved in a fatal collision on State Hwy 213 near Alston Rd. in Jenkinsville in the early hours of March 6.
Murdaugh testimony only confirmed his guilt, jurors say
Alex Murdaugh didn't help his defense when he took the stand at his trial for the murder of his wife and son, three jurors said on Monday.
