Task force recommends anxiety screenings for kids as young as 8
According to data from the CDC, between 2016 and 2019, nearly six million children were diagnosed with anxiety and nearly three million were diagnosed with depression.
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SC Trucking Association: Free cookouts for truck drivers tomorrow
South Carolina’s Trucking Association staff and crew volunteers are providing free cookouts Oct.12 for truck drivers at two weight stations from 10 am- 3 pm.
8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults
According to research, walking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while already overweight adults can half their odds of becoming obese by walking 11,000 steps.
Holiday travel costs predicted to rise
A new forecast predicts the cost of holiday travel will shoot up this week as the Thanksgiving rush gets closer.
Mega Millions reaches $445 million drawing tonight
The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $445 million which is a $226 million cash payout.
Amazon Prime early access sales begin today
It’s day one of Amazon's new prime early access sale.
Sheriff: Man who killed 5 was high, hadn't slept for 4 days
A man using drugs who hadn't slept in days shot and killed five people in a South Carolina home where people gathered to get high, a sheriff said Tuesday.
Columbia Fireflies & CPI Security help renovate Greenview Park for youth
Greenview Park’s softball and t-ball fields are undergoing a makeover Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 am-3 pm with help from the Columbia Fireflies and CPI Security.
Actress Angela Lansbury, star of 'Murder She Wrote' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' dies at 96
The actress' career spanned more than seven decades.
SC Commission on Higher Education to expend $5 million towards nurse’s salaries
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced plans to expend $5 million towards nursing faculty’s salaries.
AGP Group investing $3.3 million towards new Lexington establishment
Automotive glazing manufacturer AGP Group announced it’s investing $3.3 million towards the establishment of a new division in Lexington County.
Prisma Health opens new same-day orthopedic practice in Lexington
Prisma Health announced the establishment of Lexington’s new orthopedic urgent care practice at 104 Saludea Pointe Drive.
Lower Richland High school student charged with false active shooter call
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a 16 year-old Lower Richland High school student following a false call made yesterday claiming of an active shooter at the school.
U.S. could lose 175,000 jobs a month
The United States could be on the verge of losing tens of thousands of jobs. Bank of America warns the Federal Reserve's aggressive inflation-reducing policies could also slow the job market.
Richland County deputies hit home run with Screaming Eagles special needs team
Richland County deputies hit a home run on Monday playing with the Screaming Eagles special needs team at Chapin High School.
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. aware of social media threats against Richland County Schools
Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are aware of the alleged social media threats made mentioning Columbia and Richland County Schools.
Officers searching for 81 year-old missing male who suffers from Alzheimers
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Joe Nathan Glover, 81, who was reported missing from his Spann Circle home on Oct. 6
Rail union rejects deal brokered by White House, renewing possibility of nationwide strike
Four unions have ratified the deal, while seven face pending votes.
Columbia Police at CA Johnson High School after social media threats
Columbia Police officers say they are on scene safeguarding CA Johnson High School following a social media post threatening gun violence today.
Fort Jackson releases identity of deceased soldier
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials at Fort Jackson have identified a soldier who died on the base on October 7th. A spokesperson says Pvt. Danielle Shields from Decatur, GA was found unresponsive in her barracks. “This is a very hard…
