Lexington School District 1 school named as 2024 Palmetto’s Finest
On Tuesday, April 23, a Midlands school along with three other schools in the Palmetto State was named as 2024 Palmetto’s Finest.
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State Museum to honor World War II veterans with D-Day Salute event
The South Carolina State Museum will host a special event to honor the sacrifices of World War II veterans with the 80th Anniversary D-Day Salute on Saturday.
City partners with local agencies to highlight Second Chance Month
The City of Columbia is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina and the South Carolina Commission on Minority Affairs to highlight Second Chance Month.
Grandmother, 3-year-old grandson dead after Saturday house fire
A grandmother and her 3-year-old grandson died in a house fire on Saturday, says the Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office.
USC students arrested during on-campus protest
Students charged during protest in support of Palestine
Camden Police requesting public’s help identifying person with connection to several burglaries
The Camden Police Department is requesting the public’s help identifying a person of interest in relation to several burglaries that have happened in the Camden area from November 2023 through April 2024.
RCSD investigators seeking help identifying individuals accused of string of burglaries
RCSD investigators say they are asking for the public’s help finding individuals and information about a string of burglaries.
South Carolina Senate approves $15.4B budget after debate on bathrooms and conference switching
The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether universities can spend state money to move to another athletic conference.
CPD investigating early morning pedestrian hit-and-run
The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a hit-and-run incident after a man was found by a passerby in the early morning hours, say officers.
RCSD investigates string of burglaries at Village at Sandhills
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping someone in the community can help them identify two men caught on camera breaking into the Champ’s sneaker store at The Village at Sandhills
