The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Lexington County deputies are looking for multiple suspects involved in armed robberies this month. They believe six robberies that took place between October 18 and October 25 are connected.
The Lexington Police Department is searching for a missing man who is considered at-risk due to ongoing mental health issues.
The Columbia Police Department says they detained two men for questioning after a shooting Monday afternoon that took place at the intersection of Lilly Avenue and Two Notch Road.
On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to hire more than 1,300 people for seasonal roles in South Carolina. Amazon says that in addition to supplying extra income during the holidays, these positions also provide opportunities for pay incentives, benefits, and a path to a longer-term career. This is part of Amazon’s push to hire more than 100,000 employees across the nation for the holiday season.
On Tuesday, used car retailer CarMax announced plans to hire about 50 people in Columbia by the end of the year. According to CarMax, the positions with highest demand in Columbia are auto technicians, detailers, painters and inventory associates as well as sales and business office associates.
Take a look at Monday’s Midlands Mugshots.
The full U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett has been nominated to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. The vote is expected to take place this evening at 7 p.m.
We are just over a week away from 2020 election and candidates are making their final push for votes. Monday afternoon, democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before a drive-in “Get Out the Vote” concert Monday night at Benedict College.
The Palmetto State is getting ready to welcome back Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday.
