CIU ready to welcome freshmen and transfer students to campus
Columbia International University is welcoming freshmen and transfer students to campus this month.
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Lexington Police to hold STOP THE BLEED training classes
Lexington PD will hold STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training classes that will be held until September.
What to expect when sending children to school for the first time
It's that time of the year, but for some families the trip to the classroom will be a first. Some experts explain what you and your child should expect
ABC Columbia Tracking Debby-5 p.m. forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby with Chief Meteorologist John Farley.
City of Columbia's Overflow Shelter open for people experiencing homelessness
A safe place to stay is available for people experiencing homelessness as inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby continues.
Tropical Storm Debby doles out repeat deluges for weather-weary residents
Days of rain forced the deluge-hardened residents of a South Carolina community to begin the near-ritualistic task of assessing damage left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, which continued spinning over the Atlantic Ocean and influencing thunderstorms from the East Coast to the Great Lakes on Wednesday.
Local Living: Clear the Shelter, Main Street Latin Festival, Friday Night Laser Light Show
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to check out!
Hall Secures First 400 Meter Gold Medal in Gamecock Men’s History
Quincy Hall is officially the fastest men’s 400 meter runner in the world, taking home the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday night in Paris, France.
Fire crews put out Richland County home fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department crews found a fire breaking through the roof of a home early Tuesday morning, said the fire department.
SCSO: 2 people wanted for Rembert man's death arrested on Wednesday morning
Two people wanted for the murder of a Rembert man have been arrested on Wednesday morning, said SCSO.
3 roadways cleared after fallen trees blocked area in Richland County, say officials
Richland County says the county's Public Works Department crews worked to clear the roads after fallen trees blocked three roadways earlier in the day.
Gov. McMaster, state officials held briefing to update public on state's response
The Southeastern states are continuing to deal with the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby as the storm brought in heavy rainfall and flooding to several states.
Richland One providing Bus Transportation Call Centers as new school year begins
As Richland County School District One begins a new school year, Richland One's Student Transportation Services team is operating bus transportation call centers again this year.
ABC Columbia Tracking Debby-Noon forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby. Meteorologist Tyler Ryan is in the weather center with the latest in this forecast update
Lugoff firefighters control Sunday afternoon fire
Lugoff Fire Department, Kershaw County Fire Service, Camden Fire, and Kershaw County EMS were called to a reported fire in the 1000 block of Critzer Drive in Lugoff.
Sumter PD: 2 men wanted on armed robbery charge
Two men are wanted by Sumter Police Department on a armed robbery charge, said the police.
Former pastor, wife arrested in connection with case involving crimes against minors
A former pastor and his wife have been arrested in connection to a case involving crimes against minors, said RCSD.
Storm hotline for Tropical Storm Debby activated
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a storm hotline has been activated for residents in South Carolina.
Closings, Delays, eLearning Days in the Midlands due to expected heavy rainfall
As South Carolina learns about the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby as it hit Florida as a Hurricane Category 1, some school districts are turning to eLearning Days.
Dominion Energy urges customers to report a power outage on mobile app
In the event of a power outage Dominion Energy urges you to report an outage using their free mobile app.
"Second nature to us" -- Five Points prepares for possible flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
Steady rain is in the forecast for the next few days, and Columbia's flood-prone neighborhood of Five Points isn't waiting around to prepare.
Local Living: “Windows to New Worlds”, “Learn Freely Fest”, Palladium Silent Auction
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!
Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast
Tropical Storm Debby drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, stirred up tornadoes and submerged streets with waist-high floodwaters Tuesday in what is just the beginning of a prolonged storm that could dump staggering totals up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) of rain.
13-year-old found safe, say West Columbia Police
The West Columbia PD says the 13-year-old who ran away from home was found safe.
West Columbia Police searching for 16-year-old
West Columbia Police is asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old, said the department.
