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McDonald’s running special fundraising initiative for Ronald McDonald House

McDonald’s is running a special fundraising initiative for the Ronald McDonald House this week.

Section of Hardscrabble Road Project open, says SCDOT

A section of the Hardscrabble Road Project is now fully open from Marchbank Parkway to Kelly Mill Road, says SCDOT.

SCDOT closes Misty Lane in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation says Misty Lane in Lexington County is closed to all but local traffic.

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar.

South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate

The South Carolina Senate started debating a budget Tuesday that accelerates a planned income tax cut instead of the House plan to use $500 million to give homeowners a one-time property tax rebate.

Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast Columbia Medical Park

Michael Bundy, the CEO of the Prisma Health Midlands Market, says the new 134,000-square-foot facility will include four operating rooms, 110 examination rooms, an outpatient pharmacy for easier access to medication for patients, and more.

Dhec: Pregnancy Related Deaths Down In Sc

South Carolina sees drop in pregnancy-related deaths; Black mothers remain at higher risk

The number of pregnancy-related deaths in South Carolina is decreasing, but racial disparities are widening.

SC governor signs bill aimed to help farmers continue generations of growing

Studies have shown that South Carolina has lost more than 300,000 acres of farmland in recent decades.

Bicyclist killed during collision on highway in Fairfield County

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a bicyclist has died after being hit by a Mack truck.

SC Dept of Disabilities and Special Needs held inaugural Autism Connect 2024

On Tuesday, South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs held its inaugural event called “Autism Connect 2024” at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.

Celebrating 100 years of the Junior League of Columbia

For 100 years the Junior League of Columbia has been serving the Midlands.

Railroad crossing at Columbia Avenue, Chapin Road/Amick's Ferry Road will be closed

Starting on Wednesday, April 24, the railroad crossing at Columbia Avenue and Chapin Road/Amick's Ferry Road will be closed beginning at 6 a.m.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

This weekend the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Local Living: 7th annual Columbia Food and Wine Festival

SC Department of Public Safety to hold virtual memorial service for highway fatality victims

To honor those killed in 2023 on South Carolina roadways the SC Department of Public Safety will host a virtual memorial service.

Camden man arrested on 15 child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Camden man in relation to 15 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.