Advocacy group goes on statewide neighborhood engagement tour
A local community advocacy group visited Columbia over the weekend, kicking off its statewide neighborhood engagement tour.
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Batesburg-Leesville police: Person wanted in connection with weekend shooting arrested
Batesburg-Leesville Police say Wigfall has been arrested.
Richland Two students win National Merit Scholarships
Two Richland School District Two students have been named 2024 National Merit Scholarship winners.
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to Columbia for four Pawsome shows
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” is coming to Colonial Life Arena.
City of Columbia continuing Food Truck Fridays throughout month of May
Food Truck Fridays is continuing throughout the month of May, says the city.
Weekend malfunction in system cause sirens to alarm in Newberry County
If you heard sirens over the weekend in Newberry County, deputies say there was no cause for alarm, and it was just a malfunction with their system.
1 person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Orangeburg County
One person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Orangeburg County, says ODPS.
1 dead after motorcycle collision in Kershaw County
One person is dead after a motorcycle collision in Kershaw County on Saturday, says the coroner's office.
UPDATE: RCSD locates missing 11 month old
RCSD say they have located an 11 month old boy missing since Thursday
SC State graduates celebrate accomplishment with message from Secretary of Defense
“I majored in family and consumer science, business and child development," said Sapphire Swinton. "I feel so good. It’s been a long time coming.”
Six Unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members are considered unclaimed if they've outlived their known relatives and friends -- or become estranged from their loved ones.
Richland County deputies searching for child last seen on Mayfair Drive
Richland County deputies are searching for a child last seen on Mayfair Drive, says RCSD.
1 dead after 2-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County
One person is dead after a collision in Orangeburg County on Thursday.
Local Living: Main Street Jazz Fest, ODPS's Community Resource Fair, South Carolina Poultry Festival
Local Living: Check out some events in the Midlands to enjoy!
SCHP: Pedestrian killed after collision in Sumter County
A pedestrian is dead after an early Friday morning collision in Sumter County, says SCHP.
Community organizations asking for donations to address Summer food insecurity for students
People are being asked to donate to ColaEats to help address Summer food insecurity for students in the community.
Midlands man finds winning ticket hidden in stack of old lottery tickets
A Midlands man has found a $1 million winning ticket in a stack of old lottery tickets, said SC Lottery officials.
Steel Hands Brewing hosting new Steel Paws VIP Experience
Steel Hands Brewing is hosting a new Steel Paws VIP Experience called “Bowties & Bluejeans” presented by Jim Hudson Automotive.
Inmates at prison record their stories for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday but not every mom can be with their kids.
Woman, 9-month-old baby shot during drive-by, say Lee County deputies
A woman and a 9-month-old baby has been shot in a drive-by on Thursday night, say Lee County deputies.
Orangeburg County deputies warning residents about sheriff’s department captain scam
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell is warning residents about a scam seeking victim's identities while posing as a sheriff’s department captain.
1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support
A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session's final day Thursday in a procedural move by a member angry he was mocked by his colleagues.
Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding
A portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding.
Day in May fundraising event to support people, families struggling with substance use disorder
Support the Courage Center on May 16th in their efforts to continue providing free resources and help to those seeking recovery from substance use.
Man gets flesh eating bacteria walking on beach
A man is recovering after getting a flesh eating bacteria while walking along Myrtle Beach
