Keeping your pets safe from extreme heat
If you think you’re hot outside, can you imagine braving these extreme temperatures in a fur coat?
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Workers at Columbia Starbucks location on strike
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (S.C.)–Some employees at a Midlands Starbucks have gone on strike. In a statement provided to ABC Columbia, an employee representative says the strike is in response to recent firings at the location over attempts to join a union. Employees we spoke with say they want to go back to work, but also want to be…
Town of Batesburg-Leesville names new police chief
Town officials say Darren Amick has been named the new Chief of Police for the Town of Batesburg-Leesville. He replaces Chief Wallace Oswald, who is retiring after serving in the role for 42 years.
Local cyclists take to Main Street for Bike to Work Day
It’s Bike to Work Day and some local cyclists took to the roads to enjoy the official day! Groups rode and met at the State House to take part in the event Friday morning.
Saluda County Sheriff’s Office collecting fans to donate to those in need
We are feeling the heat in the Midlands, but deputies in Saluda County are looking to help those in need cool off!
CPD looking for missing woman with medical conditions
The Columbia Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 24-year-old woman who was reported missing a week ago. Police say she has health conditions, and they don’t believe she has her necessary medications.
Driver identified in fatal train vs. vehicle collision in Richland County
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver killed in a train and vehicle collision on Thursday.
One man’s personal struggles inspire ‘Honor Bands’
For one Charlotte man, Tragedy has defined him. Not in a negative way, instead he has turned his person struggles into hundreds of thousands of inspirational messages.
Family of former suspect in Drexel disappearance ‘devastated’ by investigation
The family of a former suspect in the Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel say they’ve been ‘devastated’ by the investigation
Another quake reported in Elgin
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)– The series of earthquakes in the Midlands continues. Tonight the US Geological Survey reports a 1.2 magnitude earthquake 3.75 miles southeast of Elgin. It happened around 8pm. This is the 27th earthquake reported in the area since December of ’21. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
