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Health Minute: Unpaid Adult Care Increased

Health Minute: Number of unpaid caregivers for adults increased

Millions of people provide unpaid care to an adult in the U.S. and research suggests that number has skyrocketed over the years.

RCSD: Suspect wanted after running away from deputies

He was taken to Lexington Medical Center because deputies suspected he had eaten some drugs. When hospital officials told deputies he was ready for release, deputies say he took off running.

Midlands Military Matters: The Pact Act to provide healthcare, disability payouts

The nominee to lead Veterans Affairs Benefits Operations said he plans to improve outreach and support programs to ensure that veterans don’t feel forced into paying for legal assistance to obtain disability payouts and other services.

Murdaugh Family Murders Trial Highlights

The state has rested its case in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial after four weeks of evidence.

Daytona 500 recap: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins first cup series since 2017

This year's Daytona 500, which was the longest race ever, was a thriller.

BlueCross BlueShield of SC announces Blue Distinction Centers for cardiac care

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina says select health care facilities in the state have received Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) or Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) for cardiac care designations.

American Airlines announces new nonstop flight from CAE to Chicago

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will have a new nonstop route to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)!

$30,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Gaston

A lucky lottery player in Gaston won $30,000 in Friday's Mega Million's drawing.

Fireflies 2023 individual game tickets on sale Feb. 23

The Columbia Fireflies announced 2023 individual game tickets will go on sale to the general public Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.

Dept. of Public Safety: Officer-involved shooting investigation underway

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a S.C. Highway Patrol trooper tried to stop a speeding vehicle in Marion County on Feb. 20.

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DA drops gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting

The crime went into existence after the shooting took place.

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New 6.4 earthquake strikes Turkey as death toll climbs to nearly 47,000

The quake hit the city of Samandag.

Used car prices rose 4% in last two weeks

You might soon be paying more money for a used car.

Twitter to disable two-factor security for non-Twitter Blue subscribers

Twitter is making some security changes!

Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival kicked off Saturday

Hundreds came out to party at the City Roots Urban Farm.

9th Annual Chili Cook Off

Many local chefs gathered in downtown Lexington for their 9th annual Chili Cook Off yesterday.

Local fundraiser for Syria, Turkey earthquake victims

A local restaurant is raising money to help victims affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey.

Senator Graham urges Biden to provide Ukraine with F-16 jets

Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham is calling on the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with F-16 Fighter Jets as soon as possible.