Tyson Foods employees help fight hunger with Harvest Hope Food Bank
Tyson Foods employees celebrated the reopening of their Bluff Road Facility by helping Harvest Hope Food Bank this week.
Author: Mike Olson
DHEC says the majority of those who died of COVID-19 in the state were unvaccinated
DHEC says they can not stress enough how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated. Health officials report that of the more than 9,000 South Carolinians who died from the virus, the majority were unvaccinated.
With the Delta variant spreading, Mayor Benjamin to declare state of emergency
According to the City of Columbia, Mayor Steve Benjamin will declare a state of emergency in reference to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
LCSD: Newberry County man facing charges for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a man from Newberry County is accused of criminal sexual acts with a minor.
DHEC: 1,391 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,391 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 644 probable cases and 13 new deaths in South Carolina.
Local partners break ground on greenhouse and gatehouse at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
This morning, Historic Columbia took the first steps in creating their new state of the art greenhouse and gatehouse. A ceremony was held to break ground on the $2.5 million project at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
Lexington County accepting applications for rental assistance through LexCo CARES
Lexington County is looking to help those affected by the pandemic. Renters or homeowners struggling to make payments can apply for up to six consecutive months of rental, mortgage and utility financial help through the LexCo CARES program.
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters come to CLA Thursday, City of Columbia hosting event for teens Friday and more!
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters come to CLA Thursday, City of Columbia hosting event for teens Friday and more!
Potential rain causes changes to National Night Out events in the Midlands
Several law enforcement agencies in the Midlands have had to make changes to their scheduled National Night Out events this week, due to potential rain.
Irmo PD investigating after removing suspicious device near entrance to neighborhood
Irmo police officers say they found a suspicious device near the entrance to the Hidden Oaks neighborhood Monday.
