Smoke advisory from structure & woods fire in Lexington Co.
Lexington County officials have issued a smoke advisory from a structure/woods fire near the intersection of Edmund Hwy. and Bluff Ridge Rd.
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New SC law changes child care employment requirements
A new law that changes the requirements for child care employment goes into effect on Thursday, July 11.
After 7 year hiatus, free concert series "Five After Five" returning to Five Points
Beginning July 18th, the patio across from the famous fountain in Five Points will be decked out for "Five After Five," a free concert series that's back after a seven year hiatus.
Local Living: Friday Night Laser Light Show, Pups and Pints adoption event, “803 Day”
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South Carolina Foster Care Review Board celebrates 50th anniversary
The South Carolina Foster Care Review Board celebrates anniversary
Road closed as firefighters work to extinguish Newberry County house fire
Macedonia Church Road is closed as several firefighters in the area work on a house fire.
Former correctional officer accused of delivering contraband to inmates
A former correctional officer is accused of delivering contraband to inmates in a detention center, said Orangeburg County sheriff.
State fair awards $530,000 in college scholarships
The 2024 recipients of the annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program has been announced, said the South Carolina State Fair.
Parks and Recreation Department to host Big Homie Lil Homie’s Sneaker Unity Ball
The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department will host Big Homie Lil Homie’s seventh annual Sneaker Unity Ball.
City of Columbia giving away trees to property owners
The City of Columbia is giving away shade trees to interested property owners in collaboration with Columbia Green.
Palmetto Corporation expanding SC footprint with new operation in Fairfield County
A site development and construction company has announced that it is growing its footprint in South Carolina with a new operation in Fairfield County, says officials.
Orangeburg firefighters extinguish house fire
The ODPS Fire Department responded to a fire on Sweet Maple Drive on Wednesday, said officials.
Fairfield County deputies asking for public's help identifying attempted armed robbery suspect
Fairfield County deputies are asking for the public's help identifying an attempted armed robbery suspect, said deputies.
Sumter County deputies searching for man involved in counterfeit incident at store
Sumter County deputies are searching for a man they say is involved in a recent counterfeit currency incident, said deputies.
Judge denies Clemson’s request to dismiss ACC countersuit
Clemson’s request to dismiss an Atlantic Coast Conference lawsuit that was filed in response to the school challenging the conference bylaws in court was denied Wednesday by a judge.
Deputies arrest man accused of trying to kill 2 kids, woman in house fire
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested 31 year old Tracy Chad Russell, Jr. accused of trying to kill two children and a woman by setting a Lexington home on fire.
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh wants Supreme Court to review jury tampering
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh wants the South Carolina State Supreme Court to review jury tampering allegations from earlier this year.
Local Living: School supply drive, back-to-school bash, Pigskin Poets, Ride to End Alzheimer’s
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Starbucks offers free reusable straws
Fast food establishments are ramping up their efforts to be more sustainable.
Sam's Club raising cost for free shipping
Sam’s Club shoppers will soon have to spend more money to get free shipping, delivery and curbside pick-up.
Crews extinguish fire at mall demolition site
Columbia-Richland Fire Department says the fire on Forest Drive has been extinguished and there were no reported injuries.
Cayce Police Department hosts school supply drive
Back-to-school shopping is right around the corner and the Cayce Police Department is helping students get ready for the new school year.
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators searching for two accused of stealing from pawn shop
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for two people who broke into a local pawn shop last month, said the sheriff's office.
Lexington Police: Roadway reopens after collision involving power pole
Lexington Police say Gibson Road has reopened and a new pole is installed.
KCSO: Woman arrested, charged after trespassing
A woman was arrested by Kershaw County deputies and charged with burglary, larceny, and trespassing, says KCSO.
