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Firework Ordinances in the Midlands

There are certain ordinances to follow if you’re setting off fireworks on the 4th.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Town of Blythewood's Rockin’ Red, White and Blue Celebration

Police departments helping community beat the heat

The Newberry Police Department is helping residents in the community beat the heat with their 'Circulating the City' program.

Drivers rejoice: Lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2021, survey reveals

According to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey, 45% of Americans plan to head out on the road over Independence Day weekend.

City partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive

The City of Columbia is collaborating with nonprofit organization Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive, say city officials.

RCSD: Man arrested in connection with chase that killed K9 officer

A man who investigators believe was involved in the chase that killed K9 Officer Wick has been arrested, said RCSD.

Sumter Co. deputies arrest two teenagers accused to stealing cars

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested two teenagers accused of stealing cars on Monday afternoon, say deputies.

RCSD receives new C.A.T. team cars

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has some new wheels.

"Don't make poor decisions" -- SCHP and SCDNR stress sober driving during 4th of July holiday

"As DNR patrols our waterways, we're gonna be patrolling the highways around these waterways. So if you go out and have a good time on the lake, make sure you have a safe ride home. Because I can promise you we're gonna be out in full force, and if you make that poor decision we're gonna put you in jail," Jones says.

Local Living: Rockin’ Red, White and Blue Celebration, Fireworks with the Phil, Celebrate the nation’s birthday at Fort Jackson, State museum open on July 4th

Local Living: Enjoy your Summer with events in the Midlands!

18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal pedestrian collision

Columbia police say an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision.

Food safety duties to be handled by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

As of the first of July, many food safety duties that were part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are now handled by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA).

Registration open for Inaugural 803 Day activities

Registration is now open for the inaugural 803 Day celebration which will include a host of activities in the Midlands area.

School District Five to offer Golden Passes to senior citizens

Lexington-Richland School District Five is offering Golden Passes to residents who will be 60-years-old or older during the 2024-2025 school year.

Columbia Animal Services to host Pups & Pints adoption event

Columbia Animal Services and Steel Hands Brewing is hosting a Pups & Pints adoption event.

Man convicted of killing friend after financial dispute

A man was convicted by a Richland County jury of voluntary manslaughter on Thursday, June 27.

Coroner releases name of victim killed in single-vehicle incident

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill is releasing the name of an individual who was killed in a single-vehicle incident on Saturday, says the coroner's office.

Firefighters battle fire at Oak Manor Drive home

Columbia Firefighters battled a house fire last night.

Lexington Two students to eat free for upcoming school year

All Lexington Two students will receive breakfast and lunch meals at school at no cost during the 2024-2025 school year, according to the district.

SC State Museum debuting new Summer shows

The South Carolina State Museum is debuting two new Summer shows.

SCDOT to close and replace bridge on Big Beaver Creek Road in Calhoun County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Big Beaver Creek Road bridge in Calhoun County to replace the bridge beginning on Monday, July 8, says SCDOT.

Voters kick all the Republican women out of the South Carolina Senate

The only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate took on their party and stopped a total abortion ban from passing in their state last year. In return, they lost their jobs.