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South Carolina Spring: Finding consistency, playmakers for struggling offense
South Carolina's best offensive playmakers are gone, not a promising prospect for an offense that had its share of problems last season.
South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional
A federal court on Thursday ruled that this year's congressional elections in South Carolina will be held under a map that it had already deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory against Black voters, with time running out ahead of voting deadlines and a lack of a decision on the case by the Supreme Court.
RCSD mounted patrol horse dies
Officials with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say one of the department's mounted patrol horses has died.
SCDOT announces temporary lane closure on I-26 eastbound between Laurens, Newberry counties
On Thursday, South Carolina Department of Transportation Officials announced two sections of I-26 eastbound in Laurens and Newberry Counties will have continuous temporary lane closures.
SCDOT Secretary Christy Hall honored with highway plaque
The South Carolina Department of Transportation's Commission honored Secretary Christy Hall this week.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis releases statement on $1.8 billion bank account funds
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has released a statement on the state's $1.8 billion funds that were collected into a bank account over the past decade.
Super-sized March Madness stats in women's Sweet 16
The numbers have been stunning in this memorable season for women’s college basketball.
Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill
The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who said they weren't included in crafting the proposal.
Orangeburg County deputies investigating after 2 bodies found at Cordova home
Orangeburg County deputies say two people were found dead at a Cordova home on Monday night.
Lexington County Library held ribbon cutting ceremony for new mobile library
The Lexington County Library celebrated a new addition to its mobile library fleet on Monday, March 25.
Gamecock Signee Edwards Gatorade National Player of the Year
South Carolina women’s’ basketball signee Joyce Edwards was named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the organization announced today. WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally surprised Edwards with the trophy presentation at Camden High School this morning.
City of Columbia hosting first “Mom’s Market” as part of Black Maternal Health Week
The City of Columbia will be holding its first “Mom’s Market”: Health Fair for Moms, Families and Babies as part of Black Maternal Health Week.
RCSD investigating after multiple vehicles on Longtown Road broken into
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating after multiple vehicles on Longtown Road were broken into, said deputies.
Man arrested after setting multiple fires in retail stores now also facing identity theft charge
A man who was recently arrested and charged with arson is now facing more charges, say Columbia Police.
Lawmakers comment on sudden death of Sen. Joe Lieberman
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old.
DHEC encouraging South Carolinians to keep measles vaccination rates up for children
At least 41 Measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gas prices in Columbia
Gas prices in Columbia are down.
SC lawmakers discuss successes and challenges faced during current legislative session
Many bills have already been signed into law, but there are many more topics to be debating in the next few weeks.
$25k donation from Jim Hudson Foundation will pay for 10 AED machines at local parks
According to the American Heart Association, 23,000 young people go into cardiac arrest while exercising every year.
Local Living: Southeastern Barbecue Showdown, REO Speedwagon, Carolina Cup, Wine tasting event
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Lexington County man sentenced to 15 years in prison after hitting someone in the head with a pool stick
A Lexington County man will spend 15 years in prison for hitting someone in the head with a pool stick.
Paopao adds maturity and sharpshooting to South Carolina's perfect season
South Carolina was a team high on talent but low on experience last summer. Te-Hina Paopao brought both to the Gamecocks for a season that's just four victories away from perfection.
South Carolina House OKs bill they say will keep the lights on. Others worry oversight will be lost
A wide-ranging bill backers say will ensure South Carolina has plenty of electric power passed a key vote Wednesday in the House, but opponents complained it would roll back billions of dollars in lessons learned after a proposed nuclear plant never generated a watt of power.
Mother of teen involved in deputy related shooting incident arrested
The mother of a teen involved in a recent deputy shooting has been arrested, said RCSD.
