Richland One looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for 2024-2025 school year
Richland County School District One is seeking volunteers for its R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) program.
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SCDOT opens another section of Hardscrabble Road Project
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has begun reopening another section of the Hardscrabble Road Project beginning near Farrow Road and ending at the bridge over Crane Creek.
Lexington Police alert drivers of lane closures on Old Cherokee Road
Beginning this evening, June 17, there will be nightly, intermittent lane closures in the westbound lane on Old Cherokee Road between Sunset Boulevard and North Lake Drive, says Lexington Police.
Remains of man missing since last year found, says RCSD
Sheriff Leon Lott says the remains of a man reported as missing last year was recently found, says RCSD.
Local Living: Black Eats Week 803, Free Juneteenth admission at CMA, Friday Night Laser Lights
Local Living: Here are events in the Midlands to enjoy this Summer!
Columbia's "Black Wall Street" highlighted in new documentary, premiere part of two-day event
The new documentary titled "Did you know? Columbia's Black Wall Street" chronicles the Black businesses that were thriving in the city during the 1920's and 1930's.
Uber offers free rides, tickets for teens
Uber announced a special promo for teens in conjunction with the Inside Out 2 movie being in theaters.
Lexington Co. coroner identifies person who drowned in Lexington area of Lake Murray
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the person who was recovered from the water in the Lexington area of Lake Murray, said the coroner's office.
Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–2025 school year, say the school district.
Woman arrested in connection with early Wednesday morning murder
Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of a woman in connection with a murder that occurred in the early morning of Wednesday, June 12, at the 7200 block of Fairmont Road.
SCHP: Deputy chase ends in fatal tree collision
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver involved in a chase with law enforcement died in a collision on Friday.
Explore black-owned businesses with Black Eats Week 803
The second annual Black Eats Week 803(BEW803) is here and you can celebrate a Black-owned establishment this week.
Newberry County deputies investigating Saturday shooting at Sunset Boat Ramp and Park
Newberry County deputies are investigating a shooting at the Sunset Boat Ramp and Park on Saturday.
Woman receiving care after being found safe, says Sumter Police
Sumter Police says Stewart was located and is receiving care.
IRS warns against scams targeting South Carolina seniors
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams.
Deputies: Wanted suspect arrested in pool shooting
Richland Co. deputies say a man wanted in connection with a shooting at a Midlands pool on May 28th.
12th Annual Fishing Derby held for local Veterans
The Troop Appreciation Foundation out of Chapin hosted its 12th Annual Fishing Derby for local Veterans Thursday morning.
SCHP: 1 dead after evading Richland County deputies
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that took place just after 2:30 Friday afternoon.
Calhoun County deputies try to identify suspected thief
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying the person they say is suspected of stealing a vehicle Tuesday
Local Living: Wrestling legend Mark Henry to be judge at Southeastern Barbecue Showdown
Local Living: Wrestling legend Mark Henry to be judge at Southeastern Barbecue Showdown
Department of Juvenile Justice hosted free event to speak out against gun violence
The Department of Juvenile Justice hosted a free event to speak out against gun violence on Friday.
Dozens of students from Palmetto Boys and Girls State program celebrates this year's class
Friday at the State House, hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year's class.
DSS holds annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk
The Department of Social Services is recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a walk.
Lexingon Police helping community beat the heat with Operation Cool Down
Lexington Police are helping individuals in the community beat the Summer heat as temperatures continue to climb.
Survivors of human trafficking now have a new safe haven in the Midlands
Survivors of human trafficking will have a new safe haven in the Midlands.
