Saluda County Coroner's Office gives updates on fatalities in the county
The Saluda County Coroner’s Office says they have completed its investigation into 4 fatalities that were reported during Hurricane Helene.
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Man arrested after September shooting incident
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a September shooting, says Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Texas man sentenced to prison for role in PPP fraud scheme
A Houston, Texas man was charged in the District of South Carolina for his role in a national fraud scheme related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Elgin Police: Shooting that left 1 person injured deemed as self-defense
Elgin Police responded to a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday, Oct .1.
City of Columbia to perform damage assessments throughout the city
The City of Columbia said in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA there will be a crews performing damage assessments throughout the city.
Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
Highway Patrol investigating two fatal collisions on I-77 Wednesday
SC Highway Patrol is investigating two separate fatal collisions that both happened on I-77 Wednesday night.
Richland Co. to offer collection boxes for hurricane Helene victims
Collection boxes will be stationed around different locations around Columbia (Richland County).
Residents recover in Saluda County despite majority without power
More than half of Dominion Energy customers in Saluda County are still without power as of Wednesday afternoon.
Local Living: SC State Museum's college night, SC State Fair, community chili cook off
Local Living: Events to check out in the Midlands this Fall.
Chapin family rescued via helicopter after being stranded in NC by Hurricane Helene
"It was absolutely amazing, and just incredible. But then it was also hard too, because we knew somebody was coming to get us, and it was just sad to think of all we were leaving behind, and two it was just a vacation for us, but these people lost everything," says Wanda Hein.
2 arrests made in fatal shooting of Keenan High School student
Columbia Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook has announced that two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Keenan High School student during the Summer.
Newberry County install overnight curfew due to portions of county without power
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, and Public Safety Director Tommy Long is establishing a curfew starting on Wednesday, say officials.
Richland County, FEMA to begin county-wide damage assessment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, along with the Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3, throughout the county’s 11 districts as part of damage assessment following Hurricane Helene.
Resources in the Midlands as SC continues to deal with Helene recovery
Many places around the Midlands are continuing to give back to others in their time of need.
Coroner identifies Richland County victim
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a Richland County victim, said the coroner's office.
Fairfield Co. deputies investigating animal cruelty case
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Fairfield County are investigating a case of animal cruelty. Investigators say a good Samaritan found an emaciated dog stuffed inside a dog food bag…
City's Parks and Recreation department closes Riverfront Park for repairs, to clear debris after Hurricane Helene
The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park next week, according to a press release.
Richland One teaming up with Prisma Health to fight the flu
Richland One School District is teaming up with Prisma Health to fight the flu in the community, according to a press release.
RCSD deputies investigating after body was found in Congaree River
Richland County deputies are investigating after a body was found, said the sheriff's department.
Silent Witness Ceremony at the State House
At the State House on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the 27th annual Silent Witness Ceremony was held.
Injured QB Sellers and RB Sanders are practicing, South Carolina coach Beamer says
Injured South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers and running back Raheim Sanders are both practicing and improving from ankle injuries as the Gamecocks prepare for No. 12 Mississippi this week.
Your Voice, Your Vote: District 64 Representative faces Democratic challenger in Clarendon County
Republican Fawn Pedalino won the House District 64 seat in 2022 by beating incumbent Kimberly Johnson.
Lexington County to extend operation hours for storm debris drop-off site
The County of Lexington is extending its debris site operation through the weekend, say officials.
State leaders give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Governor Henry McMaster says 36 South Carolinians are now confirmed dead due to Hurricane Helene, with over 629,000 people still without power across the state.
