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October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
New stationery business opens in the Midlands
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann also attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new business Friday, October 2.
City of Columbia host annual Isabel Law Breakfast to benefit breast cancer
From pancakes to eggs it was a good breakfast for a good cause Friday morning (October 2, 2026) all to benefit breast cancer.
Lexington County man sentenced for drug trafficking
A Lexington County man has been sentenced for drug trafficking.
Richland Co. coroner releases identity of fatal stabbing victim
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal stabbing, says the coroner's office.
SC Election Commission Voter Registration Deadlines for upcoming General Election
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Statewide General Election is Sunday, October 4. Crysty Vaughan has the details.
Local Living: Carnaval del Barrio
Local Living: Carnaval del Barrio
School-choice tax credit expanded
The federal government's school choice tax credit is getting bigger than most people thought it would.
RCSD: Local pastor, wife arrested on fraud charges
A local pastor and his wife were arrested on fraud charges.
South Carolina adds 'Carolina When I Die’ as official state song
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday that “Carolina When I Die” has been designated an official South Carolina state song, honoring a tune he said has become part of the state's story and identity.
'At a standstill;' Harpootlian urges judge to help speed up Murdaugh retrial discovery
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney Dick Harpootlian has written to presiding Judge Debra McCaslin to lament prosecutors' lack of response to his team's discovery motions and ask the court to help move things along.
Residents encouraged to get vaccinated as Flu season begins
SC Department of Public Health is recommending residents take steps to get a annual flu shot as the flu season begins.
Midlands man wins $200,000 on The Price is Right scratch-off
A Midlands man has won $200,000 playing The Price is Right scratch-off game, say lottery officials.
Multi-vehicle collision on I-95 in Clarendon County shuts down lanes
Highway patrol says the northbound lanes of I-95 have been reopened after a multi-vehicle collision on I-95 near the 100 mile marker.
Memorial service announced for Orangeburg teacher killed in a collision
Memorial service for Orangeburg teacher Rosa Green, who was killed in a collision Monday, starts Sunday at North Middle High School.
SLED: Endangered Richland Co. missing woman found safe
SLED has canceled an Endangered Person Alert after a missing elderly woman named Alice Rawls, 81, who was last seen Wednesday was found safe.
Meet the new K-9 deputy now patrolling Sumter County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — K-9 Tali is officially part of the ranks of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). The…
Copilot stabs captain on flight to Israel before passengers storm cockpit and stabilize jetliner
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A copilot stabbed a captain Wednesday on a flight to Israel before passengers burst into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker as the plane descended sharply and passengers screamed, witnesses said. The jetliner…
Local Living: Congaree Swampfest
Events to enjoy this Fall
Study: Most SC women killed by men known to them
A new report published by the "Violence Policy Center" shows that the state’s rate of female victims killed by men continues to top the national average.
University of South Carolina celebrates launch of new Feed the Flock refrigerators
Earlier Wednesday, September 30, the University of South Carolina celebrated the launch of its new "Feed the Flock" refrigerators.
Senator Tim Scott proposing bill to bring film production back to America
U.S. Senator Tim Scott says he's proposing a bill that will bring film production back to America, and provide a benefit to South Carolinians working in the industry.
Orangeburg County Coroner releases name of person fatally wounded after automobile collision
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person fatally wounded after a Wednesday automobile collision, say officials.
Richland County deputies arrest teen for murder
Richland County deputies arrested a teen for murder.
