Woman's luck changes after $10 lottery ticket
A woman's luck changed after buying a $10 lottery ticket, says SC Lottery officials.
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Dominion Energy provides estimated times of restoration for customers
Dominion Energy has given their expected time for power restoration in areas that was heavily affected by Hurricane Helene.
Columbia Fireflies to have disaster relief drive at Segra Park
The Columbia Fireflies announced that they are partnering up with the Charleston RiverDogs, Greenville Drive, and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief drives across the state to provide aid to the Augusta and Asheville communities.
City of Columbia sends water to North Carolina as state deals with water shortage
The City of Columbia is helping out North Carolina in its time of need.
SC voter registration deadline extended due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene
People in South Carolina now have more time to register to vote, if they have not already done so.
Gov. McMaster orders flags at half-staff for Hurricane Helene victims
SC Governor Henry McMaster has order that flags on the state capitol be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Oct. 4.
LIST: Where to donate supplies in the wake of Hurricane Helene
Places around the Midlands are taking donations to help those in need after Hurricane Helene impacted the southeastern on last Friday.
South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
South Carolina's high court on Friday set a date of Nov. 1 to put to death a man who killed a store clerk a quarter-century ago, the second of an expected six executions in about six months as the state ramps up its use of capital punishment after a 13-year pause.
Richland Coroner identifies body found in the Congaree River
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the body that was found in the Congaree River on Tuesday.
Strike at ports along East and Gulf Coast ports ends with tentative deal
The port strike along the East and Gulf coast is over, for now.
Newberry County residents continue cleanup as power is being restored across the state
Returning to normal might take a while for those in Newberry County where 36 percent of Dominion Energy customers are without power as of Thursday evening.
SCHP investigates deadly crash along Interstate 77
South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) continues investigating a collision SCHP says claimed the life of one of the drivers involved.
Newberry County install another overnight curfew due to portions of county without power
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, and Public Safety Director Tommy Long is establishing another curfew starting on Thursday, say officials.
American Cancer Society held its annual ‘Ann Riley Pink Tea’
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Serve & Connect and Walmart team up to deliver 4,000 emergency kits to North Carolina
As recovery efforts from the devastation of Hurricane Helene continue in North Carolina, folks here in the Midlands are doing what they can to help.
Local Living: Help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Local Living: You can help those impacted by Hurricane Helene by donating the necessary items during a time of need.
CRFD's Fire Safety Parade
On Thursday, Oct. 3, fire departments from around the Midlands put on their finest for the Fire Safety Week Parade down Main Street.
SCSO: Search warrant leads to arrest of 2 men at Brentwood Drive home
Two men have been arrested after deputies served a search warrant at a Brentwood Drive home, says SCSO.
29-year-old arrested after search warrant led to arrest, say deputies
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a search warrant led to his arrest, say deputies.
WATCH: Gov. McMaster held briefing with update on Helene recovery
Gov. McMaster held a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, to discuss the state's latest response efforts to Helene relief.
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.
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.
