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Columbia Parks & Recreation Dept announces Fall 2024 after school programs

The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is announcing information for the Fall 2024 After School Programs.

Court ruling in Kansas blocks Title IX changes at some SC schools

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that a court ruling in Kansas will temporarily block the Biden administration’s new Title IX Rule from being implemented at some South Carolina schools, colleges, and universities.

Lexington Police continuing investigation into music promotor's death

The Lexington Police Department is continuing its investigation into the death of a man killed outside his home in 2022, said LPD.

Columbia man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing meth

A Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, said the DOJ.

South Carolina athletics worker who painted midfield logo for 40 football seasons has died

Eddie Dunning, who painted the South Carolina Gamecock logo at midfield in Williams-Brice Stadium for 40 seasons, has died, university officials said. He was 69.

Officials: Man charged after dead dogs found inside home

Lexington, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with Lexington County Animal Services say Robert Jachim, 40, is charged with five counts of ill treatment of animals. Investigators say he left five dogs inside a home on Corley St. without food or water. Officials…

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Crowds gather at State House to remember Congressman John Lewis

Local group ' Carolina For All' hosts event honoring the late Congressman John Lewis, four years after death

$175 Million For Bridge Repair In Clarendon County

SCDOT receives grant to repair I-95 bridges over Lake Marion

A Midlands bridge is getting a much needed face lift.

Possible phone ban in SC schools could happen

A ban on cellphone use could be coming to all South Carolina schools.

Tom’s Creek Family Farms, City of Columbia teaming up to bring fresh fruits and veggies to Midlands food deserts

Tom’s Creek Family Farms and the City of Columbia are teaming up to bring fresh fruits and veggies to Midlands food deserts.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Sumter Police's back-to-school bash, Columbia Police’s back-to-school bash, “Ready Set Supply” drive

Local Living: Here is some Summer events in the Midlands to check out!

Former Gamecock Alex English hosting basketball skills camp

Gamecocks Legend Alex English is hosting a basketball skills camp next week.

Sumter Police searching for teen who did not return home

Sumter officers are working to find a 16-year-old who left home without permission and has not returned, said officers.

United Way of Kershaw County to give away free clothes

The United Way of Kershaw County is giving away free clothes to those in need.

ATF, NSSF offering reward for information on burglary in Orangeburg

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced a reward for information leading to an arrest of individuals responsible for a burglary that happened in Orangeburg.

SC Lottery raises $592 million for education

For the fourth straight year, the South Carolina Education Lottery is announcing it has raised more than half-a-billion dollars for education.

RCSD gives tips to prevent package theft

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has some tips to prevent package theft.

National Park and Recreation Month

It’s National Park and Recreation Month and the Summer is the perfect time to enjoy nature.

Richland County Penny Tax Referendum passed

Voters in Richland County will have a say on the newly proposed Transportation Penny Taz Referendum this November.

Cpd: Serial Armed Robber Convicted At Federal Trial Last Year Set To Be Sentenced

CPD: Serial armed robber convicted at federal trial last year sentenced

A serial armed robber convicted during a federal trial last year will spend the next several decades behind bars.

Orangeburg Co. deputies continue search for woman reported missing in February

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office deputies need the public’s help to find a woman who was reported missing in February.

CPD: Man plead guilty to woman’s Mother Day death

Columbia Police say a man pled guilty for a woman’s death last year.

RCSD: Deputies searching for individual accused of stealing from animal hospital

Richland County deputies are asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of breaking into an animal hospital, said the sheriff's department.