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Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SC State Museum's accessibility morning , Columbia Summer Camps, Jazz Appreciation Month concert at CMA, Free Summer admission at CMA

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy this Summer!

Man calls deputies after allegedly fatally shooting wife

A man was arrested in Sumter County after he called 911 to report that he killed his wife, say Sumter County deputies.

Richland One to provide free meals to children

Once again, Richland County School District One will be providing free meals to children for the Summer.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes on Huger Street temporarily closed due to gas line break

The north and southbound lanes of Huger Street (between Hampton & Gervais) are temporarily closed due to a gas line break, says Columbia Police.

DHEC encouraging beachgoers to safely enjoy, protect SC beaches

As Summer arrives, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents and visitors to protect SC beaches while they enjoy fun in the sun.

LRADAC along with Knowledge is Power Community Coalition presents Rock the Block

LRADAC along with the Richland County Knowledge is Power Community Coalition is inviting the public to Rock the Block and help local kids and families celebrate the first day of summer break.

Early primary voting begins in South Carolina

Early voting for the upcoming June primaries begins today.

RCSD: 5-year-old dies at hospital after being found unresponsive in pool area

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 5-year-old is dead after being found unresponsive.

South Carolina ranks fourth for skipping work to watch sports, survey finds

Folks who live in South Carolina love their sports, at least that is what a study that looked at the states with people most likely to call out of work sick to attend a sporting event says.

Irmo firefighters save kitten stuck in vehicle

Irmo firefighters saved an entrapped kitten in the Meredith Drive area on Monday night.

Rawls Creek Park closed for construction

Rawls Creek Park will be closed for construction this week, says the Town of Irmo.

Memorial Day ceremony held by Town of Chapin and American Legion Post 193

The event began with the raising of the American flag over the flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

Local Living: Brick Fest Live, Rose Leaf Foundation’s Race to Thrive 5k and Fun Run, Friday Night Laser Nights

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy this Summer!

Kershaw County firefighters extinguish Lugoff mobile home fire

Kershaw County Fire Service along with Kershaw County EMS and Lugoff FD were dispatched to a reported mobile home fire in Lugoff.

Columbia Parks & Recreation announces swimming pool hours

The recreational swim season for the City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools began on Saturday, May 25.

Rose Leaf Foundation presents Race to Thrive 5k & Fun Run

The Rose Leaf Foundation is holding its Race to Thrive 5k & Fun Run on Saturday.

Police: Driver killed, passenger injured following shooting at intersection

Sumter Police say a driver is dead and a passenger is injured after a shooting this morning at Green Swamp Road and South Guignard Drive.

Gamecocks heading to Raleigh to start NCAA Baseball Tournament

Monday afternoon it was revealed that the South Carolina Gamecocks will be a 2-seed in the Raleigh regional for the first round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament.