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Chapin family rescued via helicopter after being stranded in NC by Hurricane Helene
“It was absolutely amazing, and just incredible. But then it was also hard too, because we knew somebody was coming to get us, and it was just sad to think of all we were leaving behind, and two it was just a vacation for us, but these people lost everything,” says Wanda Hein.
2 arrests made in fatal shooting of Keenan High School student
Columbia Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook has announced that two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Keenan High School student during the Summer.
Newberry County install overnight curfew due to portions of county without power
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, and Public Safety Director Tommy Long is establishing a curfew starting on Wednesday, say officials.
Richland County, FEMA to begin county-wide damage assessment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, along with the Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3, throughout the county’s 11 districts as part of damage assessment following Hurricane Helene.
Resources in the Midlands as SC continues to deal with Helene recovery
Many places around the Midlands are continuing to give back to others in their time of need.
Coroner identifies Richland County victim
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a Richland County victim, said the coroner’s office.
Fairfield Co. deputies investigating animal cruelty case
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Fairfield County are investigating a case of animal cruelty. Investigators say a good Samaritan found an emaciated dog stuffed inside a dog food bag near Drawdy park on 8th St. Officials say they took the dog to a vet but it did not survive. According to deputies the female pitbull had a wound…
City’s Parks and Recreation department closes Riverfront Park for repairs, to clear debris after Hurricane Helene
The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park next week, according to a press release.
Richland One teaming up with Prisma Health to fight the flu
Richland One School District is teaming up with Prisma Health to fight the flu in the community, according to a press release.
