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Power loss, school delayed by 2 hours, trees down after tornado traveled through Fairfield County

Fairfield County officials say several homes and trees were down after a small tornado hit the county this morning.

Bishopville lottery winner: “I was jumping up and down”

A Bishopville lottery player is taking some time off to travel after winning $300,000, says SC Lottery officials.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month

May is Foster Care Awareness Month which is to shine a light on the importance of creating a child welfare system that engages and supports young people.

CRFD: Firefighters control heavy fire coming from lower Richland County mobile home

Columbia-Richland Fire Department was able to control and extinguish a Wednesday evening lower Richland County home fire, says the fire department.

Bowman UFO Welcome Center destroyed in fire

One of South Carolina's more curious tourist destinations is no more.

South Carolina Senate turns wide-ranging energy bill into resolution supporting more power

A bill that power companies call vital to keeping the lights on in South Carolina has been turned into a resolution that only expresses support for the idea by the Senate, which wasn't ready to give more latitude to utilities that cost ratepayers billions.

Justin Timberlake's Colonial Life Arena concert is canceled

Ticketmaster.com says Justin Timberlake's concert at the Colonial Life Arena on June 8th has been canceled.

Fairfield Co. School District on two hour delay due to severe weather

Officials with the Fairfield County School District say they will operate on a two-hour delay today due to severe weather.

Workout Wednesday: The Suitcase March!

Best friends since grade school graduate, head to college together

Two young ladies have gone through many of life's obstacles together, and now they are getting ready to take on the next journey college

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.

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: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

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.