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SCDOT to temporarily close US 378 off-ramp to US 601 for road work

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close and detour the US 378 eastbound off-ramp to US 601 for road work beginning on Monday.

SCDPH encourages residents to get flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week

In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents who have not gotten their annual flu shot to do in advance of upcoming seasonal and holiday gatherings.

SC Board of Education votes on book bans

The South Carolina Board of Education meets to discuss the banning of two books. Click here to see their decision.

USC football players join 'Family Promise' for a Christmas shopping spree

USC Football players team up with a local organization to take kids on a Christmas shopping spree

OCSD merges district's middle schools while adding additional space

Tuesday, school officials celebrated the new addition to William J. Clark Middle School, a 28,000 square foot classroom space which will accommodate the arrival of more students from Howard Middle.

Mungo Homes gives back to four local organizations for "Giving Tuesday"

As part of the movement, Mungo Homes is donating thousands of dollars to four local organizations who help uplift folks throughout the Midlands year round.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Professionals on the patio

Freedom Caucus unsuccessfully challenges Speaker in South Carolina House race

The South Carolina House opened its newest session Tuesday with an unsuccessful long shot challenge of the Speaker that could be a preview of fighting among Republicans over which group truly deserves to identify as conservative.

Mailbox for letters to Santa

Kids in Sumter have a direct line to the North Pole.

Multiple people cut out of vehicles after collision, say Irmo Fire

Irmo Fire crews worked the scene of a collision where multiple people had to be cut out of vehicles, said firefighters.

Sumter County deputies searching for person in connection with debit card fraud incident

Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a person deputies say was involved in a recent debit card fraud incident.

Sumter County deputies searching for missing teen

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help finding a 17-year-old last seen on Monday night, says the sheriff's office.

FCSO: Person arrested in connection with November shooting

Deputies with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office say 19-year-old Matthew Woodard has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred at the mini-park last month in November.

Orangeburg County deputies looking for person accused of assault

Orangeburg County deputies are looking for a person accused of assault, said the sheriff's office.

SCDOT to temporarily close I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close the I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction, said SCDOT.

CRFD gives fireplace safety tips

As the nights get colder and the warm weather is lacking Columbia-Richland Fire Department is giving fireplace safety tips.

City of Columbia taking submissions for Holiday Decorating Contest

The City of Columbia is announcing its first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, and inviting local businesses and nonprofit organizations to join in a city-wide celebration of holiday cheer.

SC Board of Education to meet to consider another round of book bans

Happening today, Tuesday, December 3, the South Carolina Board of Education will meet to consider another round of book bans.

South Carolina's daunting schedule continues with two more games against Top 25 teams

Dawn Staley has challenged South Carolina with an extremely tough early season schedule.

Richland County asking community to give to children in need

Richland County is asking the community to give back this holiday season to a child in need.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $541 million

A lucky Mega Millions player could win the jackpot tonight!

Kershaw County deputies investigating shooting at apartment complex

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex after responding to reports of multiple victim's being shot, said the sheriff's office.

South Carolina women's basketball team receives national championship and SEC title rings

South Carolina received its national championship and Southeastern Conference title rings during a ceremony at the Gamecocks' arena in front of several hundred fans on Monday night.