Overnight Storms cause flooding, power outages in Midlands
Overnight storms cause flooding, power outages in parts of the Midlands Thursday.
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Lexington-Richland School District Five high school graduations
High school seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five will reflect on memories over the last four years while looking ahead to the future.
Bill that bans abortion past 19 weeks likely dead for year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that bans abortion past 19 weeks in South Carolina is almost certainly dead for the year.
Bill requiring agendas at meetings sent to governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring government bodies to publish agendas before public meetings is on its way to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.
Advancing Alzheimer's Awareness
For the month of June, the Alzheimer's Association asks you to spread the word about how to prevent the disease.
House members, senators near compromise on body camera bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of senators and representatives appear poised to reach a compromise on a bill promoting police body cameras.
Officials Give Safety Tips for Stormy Weather
Midlands residents are keeping an eye on the skies this week as storms continue to roll through and emergency management officials are reminding people to keep safety in mind.
Legislators OK Haley's request to borrow $123M for Volvo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel approved Gov. Nikki Haley's request to borrow $123 million for infrastructure promised to Volvo after criticizing the creative, interest-only financing required by the terms.
1 dead in shooting in Columbia following break-in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say one man is dead in a shooting following an apartment break-in in suburban Columbia.
Anderson Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident which claimed the life of an Anderson woman.
"Before I Die" wall coming to Riverwalk
Some people have a bucket list of things that they want to do before taking their last breath.
"Food-Share Columbia" provides fresh food boxes
Summer is almost here and a local program wants to help you taste what's in season.
Road funding bill dead in South Carolina for this year
Proposals to raise the gas tax or other taxes to get extra money to roads appear to be dead in South Carolina this year.
Road funding bill dead in South Carolina for this year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Proposals to raise the gas tax or other taxes to get extra money to roads appear to be dead in South Carolina this year.
Storm system brings property damage, flooding, record rains
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The storm system moving through South Carolina has left property damage, street flooding and record rainfall.
Weather causes damage to Lugoff strip mall
Firefighters are blaming heavy rain and flooding for a roof collapse in Lugoff.
Company that makes nonwovens adding 25 Kershaw County jobs
BETHUNE, S.C. (AP) — A Finnish company that makes nonwoven material used in such things as wet wipes, hygiene products and swabs is expanding in Kershaw County, adding 25 jobs.
Voorhees breaking ground on new $3M student center
DENMARK, S.C. (AP) — Voorhees College is breaking ground on a new $3 million student center.
Woman stabbed to death in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been stabbed to death in her home in Orangeburg and sheriff's deputies have arrested a grand-nephew.
Richland One kicks off free summer meal program
Half-million children in South Carolina are at risk of not having enough food to eat this summer.
Researchers ask public to count fireflies
Besides street lights, there may not be much lighting up the night sky.
SCE&G seeking rate hike due to nuclear plant costs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is asking for a nearly 3 percent rate increase due to overruns in the cost of building two new nuclear reactors.
Volvo incentives package could cost $87M more
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The incentives package that brought Volvo to South Carolina could cost taxpayers an additional $87 million if the state pays for promised infrastructure improvements entirely the way Gov. Nikki Haley wants.
Columbia Mobile Vet Center brings services to veterans
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia Mobile Vet Center is hitting the road.
Republican Heavyweights Hit Cola
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talk to voters in Columbia.
