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.
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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.
Malloy concedes district 29 race day before scheduled protest
The 22 year Democratic incumbent Senator Gerald Malloy has conceded to challender Republican J.D. Chaplin
SCDPS says 6 people were killed during Thanksgiving holiday
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) says six people lost their lives during the Thanksgiving holiday
State leaders encourage winter weather preparedness
"We typically expect severe weather here in South Carolina in January and February, but now's the time we need to prepare for those events and today it's unseasonably cold already here in South Carolina," says Kim Stenson, Director of SCEMD.
ACLU discusses SC book bans
So far, under State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the South Carolina Board of Education has banned 7 books from all public schools.
Local Living: Lights at the State Museum, Holiday Lights on the River, Tinsel Trail, Fireflies Holiday Lights
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out this holiday season.
Gilbert High students deliver Christmas trees, poinsettias to Governor’s Mansion
The state’s first family is ready for Christmas.
Lexington County Coroner identifies man murdered at apartment complex
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a man who was shot over the weekend.
Give back during the holiday season to a Midlands non-profit on Giving Tuesday
Tis' the season of giving and one way you can share the spirit this year is by giving back on Giving Tuesday.
Man arrested in connection with murder at apartment complex
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with murder in relation to a man's death at an apartment complex, said LCSD.
South Carolina gas prices drop 2.5 cents, continuing national trend of decline
The average price of gas in South Carolina has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, continuing a near national trend of decline, according to GasBuddy's survey of South Carolina gas stations.
RCSD: Children found after being taken from DSS office by mother
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says two children who were taken from a DSS facility has been found and is in good health.
Prisma Health’s Good Night Lights event
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital brightened the holiday season for patients and their families on Sunday, Dec.1, with the Good Night Lights event.
Firefighters control 2-alarm structure fire
Columbia-Richland firefighters were able to control a 2-alarm fire that happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning, says RCFD.
PALMETTO BOWL: Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson
LaNorris Sellers’ 20-yard touchdown run with 1:08 to play gave No. 16 South Carolina its sixth straight win, a 17-14 victory over 12th-ranked Clemson on Saturday.
Harvest Hope Food Bank helping people year round, not just during the holidays
For many low-income families throughout the Midlands, the Thanksgiving holiday season can be a reminder of the food insecurity they face on a daily basis. Harvest Hope Food Bank leaders say they help year round.
