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Severe Weather Kits Will Be Available For People With Disabilities, Elderly

Severe weather prep kits will be available for people with disabilities, elderly

Able SC is partnering with the SC Department of Aging and Dominion Energy to provide weather alert and assistance kits for people with disabilities and elderly people.

Lottery player wins $50,000 in Columbia

Someone purchased a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 in the Midlands.

Inflation falls monthly, first time in three years

For the first time in nearly three years, inflation has fallen on a monthly basis.

Mattel creates first Barbie for preschoolers

Doll-maker Mattel has created a new Barbie specifically for preschoolers.

Orangeburg man arrested on drug charges, assault on police officer

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 23 year-old Andrew Easterlin with nine counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

Columbia Police arrest man accused of attempted bank robbery

The Columbia Police Department arrested a man who allegedly attempted to rob the State Credit Union on Colonial Drive.

Columbia Fire Dept. responds to house kitchen fire, no injuries reported

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to reports of smoke coming from a home at the 1700 block of Poultry Lane in Gadsden Thursday afternoon.

Former SC correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct

The SC Department of Corrections charged 35 year-old Shanelle Betterson Eichelberger with sexual misconduct with an inmate while serving as a correctional officer.

Brace yourself for a smaller refund as COVID-era tax breaks expire

Millions of Americans may get smaller refunds when they file their taxes.

Newberry deputies arrest man accused of receiving stolen goods

Newberry deputies arrested 55 year-old Ryan Lanard Bonneau. Deputies say he is accused of receiving stolen goods, possessing a weapon, and unlawfully carrying a handgun.

IRS accepting tax returns beginning Jan. 23

The IRS says they will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax returns starting Jan. 23.

Richland Two reminder: Early school dismissals tomorrow

Richland County Two Schools is reminding parents and students that Jan. 13 will be a half-day.

Boating accident victim's family reaches settlement with Buster Murdaugh, estate of Maggie Murdaugh

Mallory Beach's family and three of the passengers in the fatal 2019 crash have settled with Alex Murdaugh's only living son, Buster, and the estate of Maggie Murdaugh, according to lawyers involved in the suit.

AG: Indictments issued in 'Las Señoritas' drug trafficking case

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced indictments issued by the SC State Grand Jury against multiple defendants in the “Las Señoritas” drug trafficking case.

AG names special counsel in Biden classified documents matter

The move comes after revelations about documents in at least two locations

SC man sentenced to 14 years in prison on sexual abuse of minor charges

A 60 year-old South Carolina man was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of minors and giving false statements to the FBI.