Local Living: St. Patrick’s Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wing Day and more!
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Richland County receiving additional funding through Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials in Richland County say the county will receive additional federal funding to help renters impacting by the coronavirus pandemic.
CAE reports higher than projected passengers traveling through the airport so far this year
Officials with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport say the number of passengers passing through the airport so far this year has been higher than they projected.
Prisma Health joins the Red Cross in asking for blood donations
Prisma Health is joining with the Red Cross in calling for blood donations. A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the summer is normally a time when supplies are low, but that has been made much worse by the pandemic.
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office hosting National Night Out event next week
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a National Night Out event next week. You and family can enjoy the first responders parade, a live DJ, food and drinks.
Gaston PD: Man wanted after fleeing from law enforcement
The Gaston Police Department are searching for a man who fled from law enforcement last week.
Newspaper sues school district after superintendent resigns
A South Carolina newspaper is suing a school district over officials’ lack of transparency in their handling of the resignation of a popular superintendent last month.
DHEC issues new wildfire smoke alert for Thursday
Health officials say air quality will be at its worst all day and into the night Thursday
Image: Oregon OSFM Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is once again issuing a wildfire smoke alert for South Carolina. The smoke originated from wildfires burning across parts of Central and Western Canada and the Western U.S. Officials say most significant effects are being seen right now and are expected to continue tomorrow Thursday…
‘To give him a voice:’ Electric chair on display honors SC boy executed 77 years ago
By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss
Internationally known artist J. Renee has designed her version of an electric chair that was used for the execution of 14-year-old George Stinney, Jr. back in 1944 in Clarendon County. The chair is on display at the University Place Gallery in downtown Florence as part of the Jamestown Foundation’s ‘No Place Like Home’ exhibit.
Richland County increases starting pay for officers at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland County announced it is increasing starting pay for detention center officers from just over $32,000 a year to more than $36,000 a year.
