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City of Columbia cancels water boil advisory

City of Columbia Water officials say to disregard the boil water advisory and planned shutdown on Piney Woods Road from Piney Grove.

Midlands woman's clumsiness leads to Powerball win

SC Lottery officials say a Midlands woman was at work when she jotted down some numbers that won her a Powerball prize.

'The Great Shakeout' annual earthquake drill

The annual earthquake drill known as “The Great Shakeout” was held across the country on Thursday.

Lights and sounds minimized for State Fair's "Sensory-Friendly Morning"

That's why on Thursday, folks were able to attend "Sensory-Friendly Morning" at the fair -- allowing everyone to join in on the fun.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Battle of the Badges

Local Living: ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan tells us about Battle of the Badges.

South Carolina man gets life in prison in killing of Black transgender woman

A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday in the killing of a Black transgender woman after the exposure of their secret sexual relationship.

Richland County mourns loss of long-serving EMS worker

Richland County is mourning the loss of a long-serving EMS worker.

SLED: Former non-profit director used state funds for private purchases

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with State Law Enforcement Division say Darrel President is charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent. According to authorities,…

$50,000 Powerball with Double Play ticket sold in Irmo

There is a lucky winner in the Palmetto State after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, says SC Lottery officials.

SC Attorney General files brief to stop Biden-Harris administration’s electric-truck mandate

Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers, says the AG's office.

1 of 4 escaped Chesterfield County inmates arrested in Richland County, say deputies

One of the four inmates who escaped from the Chesterfield County Detention Center on Monday has been arrested in Richland County, say deputies.

Clarendon Co. deputies arrest multiple people, 2 wanted in connection with drug investigation

Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the distribution of illegal narcotics, according to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office.

SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy.

Columbia firefighter arrested, charged with DUI

A Columbia firefighter was arrested and charged for a DUI on Monday, October 14.

Local Living: “Not-So-Spooky” Halloween Stroll, Boo at the Zoo, Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo, Pink and Purple Walk

Local Living: Events to check out this fall

Kershaw County deputy okay after DUI chase, collision

A Kershaw County deputy is okay after being rammed by a U-Haul truck driver, who deputies say was under the influence on Saturday, October 12.

Orangeburg students take pledge against gun violence

Students in the Midlands took a stand against gun violence on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Doctors with Prisma Health say it's time for your flu shot

"If you're over the age of 65 and the high dose is available, that would be the recommended dose for you. If it's not available, then still take the standard flu dose, because it's still more important to receive your flu vaccine than to hold out for the high dose, hoping it becomes available," she says.

Your Voice, Your Vote: Hamilton Grant and Rebecca Madsen hope to represent NE Richland County

Madsen and Grant agree about the need to improve the state’s healthcare system and both also want to help the area’s small businesses thrive in a largely residential district.

CAE expands accessibility with new online experience

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has announced the airport is expanding accessible travel by launching an inclusive, online experience for passengers.

Man convicted of killing trans woman in SC to be sentenced Thursday

Daqua Lameek Ritter is set to be sentenced in Columbia Thursday after he was convicted in February on several counts in what was the first federal gender-based hate crime trial, according to a press release from the United States Department of Justice.