Columbia Police asking for public's help identifying woman accused of stealing package from home
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of stealing a package from a home, said officers.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff for Lawmaker Kay Patterson
Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags atop the State Capitol to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 20, in honor of Lawmaker Kay Patterson.
"With Love, From Lexington" -- local toy drive gives back to NC kids affected by Hurricane Helene
"With Love, From Lexington" -- that's the name of a local toy drive that's helping to make sure children affected by Hurricane Helene have gifts for Christmas.
Local Living: Home for the Holidays show, The Nutcracker, Germany’s World Famous Christmas Market
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to get you into the holiday spirit.
SC Treasurer's Office: Millions in unclaimed cash
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping you find some extra cash in your stocking this Christmas.
SC Dept of Health gives Christmas toy safety tips
The South Carolina Department of Public Health wants to make sure your kids don’t find anything dangerous under the tree this year.
Firefighters respond to multiple fires at Midlands prison
Fire crews responded to a Midlands prison on Wednesday, December 18.
Orangeburg man facing multiple charges, accused of burning a puppy
An Orangeburg man is facing multiple charges and is accused of burning a puppy, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
Lexington County Coroner identifies person who died in Cayce pedestrian vs. vehicle incident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a pedestrian vs. vehicle incident in the Cayce area, said the coroner's office.
Officers looking for person of interest in shooting on Gervais Street, Columbia Police
The Columbia Police Department has released surveillance video of a person of interest related to a shooting on Gervais Street on last Friday, December 19.
Officers searching for man wanted in connection with fraudulent use of financial card, says Sumter PD
The Sumter Police Department is searching for a man wanted for questioning in relation to the fraudulent use of a financial transaction card, said officers.
Victim of Richland County house fire identified
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim of a house fire, said the coroner's office.
Supreme Court to hear effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to wade into a years-old legal battle over South Carolina’s failed bid to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
Midlands gas prices average $2.79 per gallon
Gas prices here in the Midlands could be on the way down the closer we get to Christmas.
Inmates make gifts for long-term care residents through "Operation: Spread the Joy"
Bryan Stirling with the SC Department of Corrections and Connie Munn with the SC Department on Aging say over 1,600 presents will be given out to long-term care residents -- all made by inmates across the state.
Improvements on Alpine Road revealed
One of the Midlands busiest roads got a face lift.
Local Living: SC Philharmonic’s Home for the Holidays concert
Local Living: SC Philharmonic’s Home for the Holidays concert
Inmate charged after incident at Kershaw County Detention Center
One inmate will be criminally charged after an incident at the detention center in Kershaw County, said Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan.
SC school cell phone ban raises safety concerns following Wisconsin school shooting
After winter break, all South Carolina public schools will enforce a state-mandated total cell phone ban. It’s led some to raise concerns about limited communication during emergencies like Monday’s school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.
SC Dept of Ed creates initiative to have phone-free schools beginning in 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has created an initiative to create a phone-free school environment beginning in 2025, according to officials.
SC Dept. of Education publishes 'PragerU Standards Aligned Resources' despite controversy
The partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and conservative media organization PragerU appears to have advanced in December as "PragerU Standards Aligned Resources" have appeared on the department's official website.
South Carolina Gamecocks to be featured in new Netflix football documentary series
Gamecocks fans will have a chance to relive the magical 2024 season thanks to Netflix teaming up with the Southeastern Conference for an inside look at 10 teams in one of the best leagues in college football.
Lexington-Richland School District Five cellphone ban
One of the Midlands largest school districts will join the rest of the state in officially banning cellphones beginning in January.
RCSD: Man charged with murder after roommate dies weeks after assault
A man has been charged with murder after a victim died weeks later after an assault, said deputies.
Richland County coroner releases name of victim who died after Tuesday fatal crash
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died after a fatal crash on Tuesday, said the coroner's office.
