Effort to redraw SC's congressional districts continues at State House
The effort to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts continued Friday, May 8, 2026, at the State House.
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Local Living: Lower Richland High celebration, Caring Hearts of SC, Cola Jazz Fest, Columbia Black Expo
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Senator Lindsey Graham held meet & greet stop in the Midlands
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a stop in the Midlands this afternoon.
Newberry Co. coroner identifies 66-year-old dead after collision
Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece has identified the person dead after a sing-vehicle collision, says the coroner's office.
Benedict College to hold 156th commencement
Tonight, Friday, Benedict College is holding its 156th commencement at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Midlands couple surprised by win after scratching tickets together
A Midlands couple is surprised after scratching tickets together led to a big win for them, said lottery officials.
Lexington Police: Fox Street to be closed due to emergency sewer repair
Lexington Police say Fox Street, between Meetze Avenue and Saxe Gotha Lane will be closed for an emergency sewer repair.
13-year-old driver charged following vehicle pursuit in stolen car
Sheriff Leon Lott says a 13-year-old has been charged after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car.
SC State announces new commencement speakers
ABC now knows who will be delivering the commencement address at South Carolina State University.
SC House considers shifting monument decisions from cities to lawmakers
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it more difficult to alter or remove historical monuments, reviving debate over how the state preserves and interprets its past.
One killed in tractor-trailer collision on Whetstone Road Friday
Highway Patrol says a truck driver is dead following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Whetstone Road Friday morning.
2.3 magnitude earthquake reported near Winnsboro
The U.S. Geological Survey has reported a 2.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Winnsboro before 7:30 this morning.
Driver killed in collision on Macedonia Church Rd. Thursday
Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a collision Thursday night on Macedonia Church Road at Long Road
Richland Coroner identifies Worthy Drive homicide victim
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a homicide at the 2000 block of Worthy Drive on Tuesday.
SC house approves special session on redistricting
SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state's congressional districts.
Local Living: SCSM free Mother's Day admission, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Columbia Black Expo, Songbird Music Festival
Local Living: Events here in the Midlands to enjoy.
USC employee becomes one of only a few Afghan women to earn PHD
Thursday, May 7, 2026, a University of South Carolina employee became one of only a few Afghan women to earn a PHD.
Gas prices rise as oil prices lower
Gas is up another two cents Thursday, May 7.
RCSD warns about inmate scam affecting residents
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says more than 100 people in Richland County have fallen victim to a scam perpetrated by inmates in the Georgia Prison System.
SC troopers respond to Decker Boulevard collision
SC troopers responded to a collision on Decker Boulevard near the intersection on Ranch Road after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5.
SCHP investigating fatal Richland County collision
SC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that happened in Richland County on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Traffic lights working again, Lexington Police say
Lexington Police say officers are directing traffic due to lights not working at the intersection of North Lake Drive/SC-6 at Sunset Blvd/US-378.
Deputies arrest man for Bush River Road homicide; victim identified
Richland County authorities have arrested a man for a homicide on Bush River Road Thursday and have identified the victim.
South Carolina moves to ban grade floor policies for public schools
South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation that would ban 'grade-floor' policies in K-12 public schools, positioning the Palmetto State to be the first in the nation to enact such a prohibition.
Columbia average gas price at $4.20 a gallon
Gas prices continue to skyrocket across the country and here in the Midlands.
