Election Night 2025– Rickenmann wins re-election as Columbia mayor, City Council At-large seat ends in runoff
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has won re-election as mayor of Columbia.
Author: Lee Williams
2025 School Report Cards show significant progress overall, while math scores need improvement
Monday morning, the SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released South Carolina’s 2025 School Report Cards — which showed significant improvements in a handful of indicators across the state.
Three injured in shooting at child’s birthday party
Deputies were dispatched around 10:34 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a mobile home park in the 4400 block of Broad Street.
Deputies investigating murder on Camp Ground Road
Around 1:15 a.m., deputies say they responded to the 600 block of Camp Ground Rd in reference to a shooting.
Two teens shot at large bonfire gathering in Blythewood
The shooting occurred at a bonfire being held where witnesses estimate over 500 people were in attendance.
Halloween Parade returns to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital
Nearly 200 doctors, nurses, and staff members dress up in elaborate costumes — ensuring the joy of Halloween makes it to each child’s door.
“Like a Band-Aid on a bullet hole” — SC Dems call for further action by governor, fellow Republicans as SNAP ends
“We need to show that we are not Washington, D.C. That we are down to do the work of the people, and if that means coming into session to figure it out, then we as a body, the Democrats are willing to do that, we’d ask Republicans to do the same,” says SC House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford.
State leaders activate “One SC Fund,” request monetary donations as SNAP benefits end
It’s known as the “One SC Fund” — administered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation out of Columbia.
As SNAP benefits halt, local food banks say they can’t fill the gap alone
“With SNAP benefits running out, the lines are really long as you can see, people are already getting a sense of panic. And many state agencies are directing people to local food banks like Harvest Hope,” Rowe says, adding, “The need is great. But we cannot step into the place of SNAP. It’s $100 million a month.”
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and NICOLAS GARRIGA PARIS (AP) — Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, justice and police officials said Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world and sparked a massive manhunt. The Paris prosecutor said that investigators made arrests Saturday evening, adding that one of the men taken into custody was…
