Rules fights and insults slow down South Carolina House on next-to-last day
The South Carolina House ground to a halt at times Wednesday on its next-to-the-last day as members fought over rules and traded thinly veiled insults.
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WNBA star A'ja Wilson gets Gatorade endorsement deal
Tuesday, WNBA Star A’ja Wilson announced she has signed an endorsement deal with Gatorade.
Local Living: Main Street Jazz Fest, Pick the price adoption special, Orangeburg community resource fair
Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands to enjoy!
Historic Huffman House reopens with office spaces for small business owners
As part of Economic Development Week, leaders with the City of Columbia are announcing the reopening of a historic home on North Main Street.
Lexington County coroner identifies person dead after early morning collision
The Lexington County coroner has identified the person who died during an early morning vehicle vs. pedestrian collision, says the coroner's office.
RCSD: 9 year old shot in drive-by
Sheriff Leon Lott says a 9 year old child was hurt in a drive by shooting early Wednesday morning.
Sheriff: Child's death ruled an accident
An update Wednesday on the investigation into the death of a Midlands three year old.
Woman sentenced after death of newborn baby
Lexington Co. Deputies say Brennan Gellar, 27, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of her newborn daughter.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ with food drive to support local food pantries
USPS is asking for people to think about your local letter carrier in the coming weeks when grocery shopping.
SCDOT: Bridge on US 1 over I-20 in Lexington County opens
SCDOT has opened the bridge on US-1 over I-20 earlier this morning, says the department.
Comedian Martin Lawrence making comedy tour stop in Columbia
This summer comedian and actor Martin Lawrence is hitting the road with his "Ya'll Know What It Is!" comedy tour and is making a stop in Columbia.
RCSD: Deputies searching for man accused of stealing from gas station
Richland County deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing from a gas station, says the department.
Race to win $1 million is on with NASCAR Powerball Playoff
From now until May 20, SC Education Lottery Powerball players can enter their tickets for a chance to win $1 million in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff promotion.
SC high school seniors parade around statehouse on College and Career Day
With 60 colleges and universities in South Carolina, choosing a school can be difficult.
SCDOT: Cedar Road open to traffic
Cedar Road is now open to vehicle traffic in Lexington County, says the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
SCDOT to shift traffic on US-1 in Lexington County
Starting tonight, overnight the South Carolina Department of Transportation will shift traffic on US 1 over I-20 in Lexington County as part of the I-20 Interchange Improvement Project.
City of Columbia's new climate change initiative encourages youth participation
In an effort to help fund local youth-focused sustainability projects, Rickenmann says the city will provide micro-grants between $1,500 and $5,000 to approved applicants.
3 arrested in connection with shooting that left multiple people shot
Three more people have been arrested in connection with a fatal Angel Garden Way shooting that happened on April 11.
Bill designed to bolster horse-racing in South Carolina may not cross finish line
A bill designed to bolster horse-racing in South Carolina may not cross the finish line.
2 arrested in connection with death of 22-year-old
Two have been arrested in connection with the death of a 22-year-old on Wednesday, May 1, say Richland County deputies.
CPD: SC-277 southbound lane reopens after single-vehicle collision
Columbia Police say the southbound lane of SC-277 at Fontaine and Cushman has reopened after a single-vehicle collision.
South Carolina lawmakers rekindle bill limiting how topics like race are taught
A small group of lawmakers in South Carolina rekindled debate Tuesday on a bill that would limit how topics like race can be taught in public school K-12 classrooms.
Columbia man charged with 2 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
A Columbia man has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor on Sunday, says the attorney general's office.
Irmo basketball coach Tim Whipple announces retirement
A fixture of Midlands high school basketball is calling it a career.
Blythewood High auctions off fiddle art to raise money for orchestra
One school is auctioning off painted fiddles to raise money for the school's orchestra.
