Norfolk Southern held safety training for possible train collisions
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 21 hundred collisions happened last year alone at railroad crossings.
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“It was a surprise”: Lottery ticket left in car wins Midlands man $500,000
A lottery ticket that was left in a car for a couple of days has won a Midlands man $500,000, says the SC lottery.
Lexington County coroner identifies Georgia man as victim of multi-vehicle collision on I-20
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after a multi-vehicle collision on I-20, said the coroner’s office.
South Carolina House votes to expand voucher program. It’s fate in Senate is less clear
Republicans in the South Carolina House gave key approval Wednesday to a bill expanding a program allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private and home-school education even as a pilot plan is just starting and the state’s highest court is considering whether it is legal.
Overnight fire at Peachtree Apartment Complex in Lexington Co.
Lexington County firefighters responded to an apartment fire at Peachtree Apartment Complex on Berryhill Road overnight.
RCSD: Area now open after deputies investigate shooting
Richland County deputies say the area is now open.
SCSO: Man turns himself in following being wanted for burglary, accused of choking victim
A man is wanted by Sumter County deputies in connection with burglary and other charges, said SCSO.
Midlands elementary school host bootcamp style STEM Day
Today was an exciting day of learning for a group of students at H.B. Rhame Elementary School as they dived deeper into the world of science, technology, engineering and math.
Demolition begins on Richland Mall — new era of retail, restaurants, and apartments on the way
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday morning marked the end of an era as demolition began on the iconic Richland Mall in Forest Acres. But once the building comes down, local officials say a new era will begin. The original Richland Mall was erected in 1961 and was then revamped as the Richland Fashion Mall in 1988. But in recent…
Local Living: Taste of Lake Murray, Cherry Blossom Festival, Columbia International Festival
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to checkout!
