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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.

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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.

Man charged in connection with thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, say Calhoun County deputies

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged in connection with thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.

Rawls Creek Park sidewalk closed for construction

Town of Irmo officials announced that the sidewalk leading to the community garden, dog park, and Irmo Skate Park at Rawls Creek Park will be closed.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: 8th annual Art on State

Lexington Police asking for public's help finding alleged shoplifters

Officers with the Lexington Police Department are requesting the public's help finding four alleged shoplifters that worked together to take items and money from a tip jar.

Support a nonprofit on Midlands Gives Day

The Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 10th annual ‘Midlands Gives’ starts on Tuesday morning at 6 a.m.

Pet of the Week: Moana, Heihei, & Maui!

Disney's Moana cast is now at Pawmetto Lifeline, with a few extra tails and some fur of course!

Lexington Two offering Summer athletics camps for local youth

Lexington Two high schools are offering several summer athletic camps for local youth, and even one open to football moms.

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, DEW announce Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Youth Employment Initiative

South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has partnered up with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) to create a youth employment initiative.

'Midlands Gives' fundraising event starts today

It's that time of the year again! The first Tuesday of May every year Central Carolina Community Foundation brings out an opportunity for you to dust off your inner philanthropist.