Reminder: Richland One and Two will operate on delay Oct 19-21
Richland School District Two will operate on a one-hour delayed start for the week of Oct. 19–21.
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Farmers faced with historic flooding after record heat
There’s a community of people, beyond city boundaries, who depend on the land for their livelihood.
The flooding two weeks ago could not have come at a worse time for our farmers.
State legislators work for local governments as consultants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia’s city manager says the city hired two Democratic state lawmakers as consultants because of their expertise, not to try to buy influence in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Regulators advise of rules for testing of private well water
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding residents about how it handles testing of private well water since the historical flooding.
Legislature to ask high court to withdraw deadlines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature will officially ask the state Supreme Court to withdraw its timeline for fixing South Carolina’s public education system, though the high court’s answer may mean little. Legislative leaders insist the General Assembly will follow its own path, regardless.
Newton Leads Panthers To 27-23 Win In Seattle
Cam Newton threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olsen with 32 seconds left and the Panthers moved to 5-0, rallying for a stunning 27-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Kentucky Gives Gamecocks First C-USA Loss
In a battle between two unbeaten teams in Conference USA play, No. 15 Kentucky (8-3-1, 4-0 C-USA) came out on top 1-0 over No. 17 South Carolina (7-5-1, 4-1 C-USA) on Sunday afternoon at the Bell Soccer Complex.
City of Columbia Flood Tip Sheet
As the Midlands continues to recover and work towards flood repair, there are some contact numbers and websites for residents to turn to for aid.
SC Emergency Officials Move to OPCON Four after Flood
SC emergency officials are transitioning from Operating Condition Three to OPCON Four, the second lowest level of five operational conditions the state uses.
SC issues emergency order for 63 dams, half in Richland Co.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators have issued emergency orders to the owners of 63 dams, of which almost half are in Richland County.
