FEMA opens more disaster recovery centers in the Midlands
FEMA has Disaster Recovery Centers in Lexington and Fairfield Counties for Hurricane Helene Assistance
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FEMA hiring in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring in South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Officials with the agency say they are searching for a variety of positions including environmental compliance specialist, digital communications, and much…
Storm recovery continues in Orangeburg: Roads still closed, Schools on delay
In Orangeburg County dozens of roads remain closed following last week's storm and flooding.
Richland One school board and superintendent 'mutually agree' to split
Richland School District One and Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon agree to go separate ways in 2025
South Carolina's official Christmas Tree arrives at Statehouse, with Carolighting set for November 24th
According to members of the Columbia Garden Club, the 35-foot tall Norway Spruce made its journey from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North Carolina -- an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.
OCSO: Child reported as missing found by mother
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced investigators have ended a search for a 4-year-old child who was reported as missing early Tuesday.
New multi-million dollar project coming to the City of Cayce
A new multi-million dollar project is coming to a Columbia suburb.
RCSD, Knights of Columbia donate Winter coats to Sistercare
With the weather getting chilly, Midlands residents are getting out their jackets and coats.
Local Living: Fireflies Holiday Lights
Local Living:There will be a light show at Segra Park.
SC invites veterans to virtual career fair, counseling day with 40+ agencies
South Carolina is inviting its veterans to a virtual career fair and counseling day featuring more than 40 state agencies.
Chapin community celebrates Chapin Elementary young writers
The Chapin community celebrated young elementary school writers at the town hall, said the school district.
More than 120 roads closed in Orangeburg County after flash flooding
Crews are working on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to clear roads still closed from floodwaters last week in Orangeburg.
State Christmas Tree arrives at the State House
At the State house it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
SCDOT to permanently close I-26 westbound Off-Ramp to Bush River Road
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will permanently close the westbound I-26 off-ramp to Bush River Road overnight on Tuesday.
South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings
South Carolina was the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid while Kansas State joined the top 10 and both Stanford and Oregon cracked the first regular-season rankings of the season.
South Carolina does not set a date for the next execution after requests for a holiday pause
South Carolina's Supreme Court has not set a date for the state's next execution after lawyers for four inmates out of appeals asked them to postpone deaths until after Christmas and New Year's.
Columbia Town Hall focuses on city improvements this year
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City leaders hold town hall to discuss area growth
SCDOT to shutdown I26 WB exit ramp to Bush River Road
SCDOT prepares to permanently close I-26 westbound exit ramp to Bush River Road beginning Tuesday
Local Living: How to care for your Veterans
Local Living: How to care for your Veterans
Woman finds snake behind toilet
Here is a reminder to turn on the lights when you wake up to go to the bathroom.
Orangeburg County School District adjusts school schedule for week
Orangeburg County School District has announced that there will be an adjusted school schedule for the rest of the week.
Resources for Veterans in the Midlands
There are multiple resources in the country and around the Midlands for Veterans who are in need.
RCSD unveils new Veteran deputy license plates
It will soon be easy to tell which Richland County deputies are Veterans.
Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1." According to his own statements, he's got a lot to do on that first day in the White House.
City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
The City of Columbia has kicked off its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive.
