Cost of fireworks up ahead of the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is now less than two weeks away. If you plan to shop for fireworks soon, plan to brace yourself for sticker shock.
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Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting of 37-year-old
The Columbia Police Department says officers are investigating after a shooting claimed the life of a 37-year-old man last week.
Clarendon County Sheriff announces arrests made in connection with drive-by shooting at a graduation party
Sheriff Baxley says three individuals have been arrested in connection with this shooting, and warrants are out for a fourth.
DHEC: 9,726 new cases of COVID-19, two additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 9,726 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional virus related deaths in its latest weekly update.
Local elections impacting the Midlands in the June 28 runoff
In the Midlands there are local races yet to be decided in Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland counties.
Columbia PD: 22-year-old accused of shooting two people at the Colony Apartments
The Columbia Police Department says a 22-year-old man has been arrested with a connection with a shooting that took place last night at the Colony Apartments.
Yellowstone to welcome back visitors this week after closing due to flooding
Yellowstone will welcome back visitors this week for the first time since closing due to record breaking floods. Officials originally closed all entrances into the park after record rainfall inundated Yellowstone, causing dangerous flooding that damaged roads and destroyed property. At one point, the Yellowstone River rose to its highest level in more than 100 years.
Five-year-old in Texas dies after being left in hot car
Authorities say his mother forgot he was in the car while she was busy preparing for a birthday party.
President Biden considers federal gas tax holiday to ease pain at the pump
President Joe Biden says he’s close to making a decision on whether to support a federal gas tax holiday and confirms his administration is looking into sending gas rebate cards to Americans.
AAA predicting record number of drivers traveling for Independence Day
AAA is predicting a record number of July 4th drivers, despite gas prices hitting a record earlier this month.
