South Carolina State Guard prepares for hurricane season with drill over the weekend
Hurricane season is here, and the South Carolina State Guard is preparing to help keep everyone safe. Over the weekend, they held a hurricane preparedness drill.
Author: Mike Olson
United Way of the Midlands Hosting Breaking Barriers Workshop events this week
United Way of the Midlands is hosting a workshop series aimed at breaking down barriers people meet trying to join the workforce. The final two events of the virtual Breaking Barriers Workshop Series are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office: Woman facing kidnapping, additional charges after Sunday chase
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was arrested Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a chase with a passenger in the car.
DHEC: 79 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 79 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in the Palmetto State.
Columbia PD makes arrest in connection with murder at a Super 8 motel in May
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man for a murder at a Super 8 motel last month.
Put Down the Guns Now Young People organizations hopes faith can help turn people away from gun violence
Gun violence among young people and teenagers is becoming more prevalent here in the Midlands. Put Down the Guns now Young People Founder Jack Logan attended church service Sunday morning to pray over Columbia teens.
Second vaccination “party” coming to W.A. Perry MS this Saturday
W.A. Perry Middle School is hosting another COVID-19 vaccine party this Saturday. The drive-thru event is at the school’s parking lot on Barhamville Road from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
LCPL Summer Reading program virtually exploring “Tails and Tales” from the Riverbanks Zoo
You and your kids can take part in the Lexington County Public Library’s Summer Reading program! Today, you can learn about Riverbanks Zoo’s most interesting stories in the “Tails and Tales from the Zoo” virtual event.
Coroner releases ID of victim killed in weekend shooting on Lawhorn Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who died after a shooting at a party on Lawhorn Road early Sunday morning.
Director of Dept. of Juvenile Justice and Governor McMaster react to the employee walkout Friday morning
Employees at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice walked off the job this morning. Some teachers and security staff stood outside the facility, saying they’ve had enough with the long hours, pay and poor working conditions. DJJ Director Freddie Pough spoke with protesters for a little over an hour outside DJJ Friday afternoon. Gov. McMaster acknowledged their are issues in the department but said a walk out is not the way to go about achieving change.
