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42nd annual "Good Neighbor" event at Dominion Energy gives back to families in need

Known as the "Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project," volunteers packed 450 bags of food filled with canned meat, vegetables, and fresh fruits.

Columbia Police investigating Richland/Lexington School District 5 bus collision

Officers with the Columbia Police Department are investigating a single-vehicle collision that involves a Richland/Lexington School District 5 bus.

2 taken to hospital after home fire in Richland County

Two people were taken to a hospital after a fire broke out at a home on Friday morning on Beaverbrook Road in Richland County, said the fire department.

SCDOR: 10 tips to help you get ready for tax season

The Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is giving away tips as tax season is nearing with just the new year three weeks away.

Cayce road closures due to annual Holiday Parade of Lights

There will be multiple road closures in the City of Cayce due to the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Annual Holiday Parade of Lights, according to city officials.

MUSC reveals "groundbreaking" findings in recent cervical cancer study

A milestone in public health has been reached as MUSC presents significant findings from a recent study that shows a decrease in cervical cancer deaths in the U.S.

Orangeburg County Superintendent delivers 2024 State of the District Address

The Superintendent of the Orangeburg County School District delivered his 2024 State of the District Address this week.

Newberry County man charged in fatal shooting of SLED K9

A Newberry County man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a SLED K9 after a Columbia federal grand jury returned a single-count indictment against him.

Lexington Police asking for public's help identifying person accused of attempting to use counterfeit bill

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of trying to pass a counterfeit bill to a cashier.

Chief Herbert Blake Introduced As City Of Cayce's New Police Chief

City of Cayce Chief of Police stepping down after 2 months

The City of Cayce has announced that Chief of Police Herbert Blake, has resigned effective immediately.

Tips to try and avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain

Mandy Gaither has tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain.

Sumter Police: Ex-Husband charged in fatal shooting

Sumter Police have arrested a man accused of killing his ex-wife

Tips on Holiday Tipping

Holiday tipping: Tips on who you should be giving to and how much.

$5,000 reward for tips on suspect wanted in connection with attempted sexual assault at Fort Jackson

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure on Fort Jackson. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division says the incident was reported on November 24, 2024.

Gas prices rise in the Midlands amid Holiday season

According to GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in Columbia have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week

SC Produce Distributor expands with $2.9 million investment, creating new jobs

According to the SC Governor's office, Senn Brothers Produce, a produce distributor, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Jasper County. The company’s $2.9 million investment will create 19 new jobs.

Army CID offers reward for sexual assault, indecent exposure suspect

Fort Jackson's Criminal Investigation Division is hoping someone recognizes an unknown man suspected of an attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure

A kitchen utensil you may need to throw out

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching from electronic products during recycling, a new study found.