S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
The South Carolina Arts Commission has launched a new website to provide information and insight into career opportunities within the state's $14 billion arts industry, according to officials.
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SCDPH offers free STI/HIV testing during PrEP Awareness Week
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free HIV testing during PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week.
2 dead after I-26 head-on collision in Orangeburg County
SC Highway Patrol said two people were killed Saturday morning in a collision involving five vehicles on I-26.
One man arrested in barricaded standoff in Lexington
Lexington Police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping a woman in a barricaded standoff at Palm Court on Sunday.
Columbia Police investigating shooting that left 1 injured
Columbia Police officers are investigating a Friday evening shooting, according to police.
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.
Midlands man sentenced to more than five years in prison for possessing firearm
A judge has sentenced a Columbia man to prison after he pled guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm, said the DOJ.
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Owens
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Eugene Owens as of 6:46 pm.
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is hosting its annual Zoofari
One week from today, Friday, Sept. 20, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is hosting its annual Zoofari.
SCDEW: Unemployment rate up in SC
Unemployment is up significantly in South Carolina.
Columbia Animal Services offering free microchipping for pets
Columbia Animal Services is offering free microchipping for pets on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Local Living: Free concert at the Koger Center with singer CammWess
Local Living: See CammWess for free at the Koger Center
Orangeburg firefighters respond to structure fire on Holly Street Thursday night
Orangeburg firefighters responded to a structure fire on Holly Street Thursday night, said officials.
SCDPH encourages residents to learn about risk-reduction methods for World Alzheimer’s Day
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages people to learn more about risk-reduction methods.
SCDOT to temporarily close Johnstone Street in Newberry County for repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close Johnstone Street between Collingswood Drive and Copeland Street in Newberry County for repairs beginning on Monday, says SCDOT.
5 people displaced after 3 story home catches fire, say firefighters
Five people have been left without a home after it caught on fire Friday morning, says CRFD.
Lee Correctional riot inmate trial date set
An inmate accused of taking part in the deadly Lee Correctional riot in 2018 is set for trial next week.
Kershaw County firefighters control morning vehicle fire
The Kershaw County Fire Service got a vehicle fire in Bethune under control on Friday morning, say firefighters.
Fire crews fight Friday morning Lake Murray house fire
Fire crews extinguished a house fire in the morning at a home on Lake Murray, says CRFD.
SLED issues Blue Alert after police officer shot
UPDATE: OFFICIALS SAY THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN LOCATED McBee, SC (WOLO)-- Investigators with SLED say they are looking for Alston Modlin, 27. Officials say Modlin shot a McBee…
Lexington School District Two honors national ABC anchor during 'Fine Arts Hall of Fame'
Lexington School District Two held its inaugural Fine Arts Hall of Fame event Thursday night.
Spartanburg deputies need help identifying man suspected of gas station larceny
Authorities are asking members of the public to help them identify a man suspected of larceny
SC man arrested after traffic stop on highway, says sheriff's office
A South Carolina man was arrested after a deputy smelled a strong order coming from a vehicle, says the sheriff's office.
Local Living: Oktoberfest, Historic Columbia’s Jubilee Festival, Cayce Police's “Fiesta”, Foodees Food and Culture Festival
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to checkout for the season.
"Healing, hope, and home" -- Mirci set to open new site for unhoused young women
Set to open in the Spring of 2025, the safe haven will be built just off of Gervais Street and Millwood Avenue and will be available for unhoused women between the ages of 17 and 22 years old.
