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.
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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.
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.
