Midlands woman turns $100 lottery win into $300,000
A Midlands woman won $100 on a scratch-off ticket and turned it into $300,000, say SC Lottery officials.
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Unpaid parking fees is climbing up in Columbia
The number of unpaid parking fees in Columbia is climbing as parking services are turning to new ways to encourage offenders to settle up.
Coroner identifies woman stabbed on Abelia Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of the woman who was stabbed and killed on Abelia Road.
Richland County deputies searching for man wanted for domestic violence, attempted murder
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with domestic violence, said the department.
Inmate taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Germany's Great Bavarian Circus at the SC State Fairgrounds!
Get ready for traditional German fun at the state fairgrounds! Europe's oldest family circus made their way to the Midlands for their first ever U.S. tour!
Unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $1 Million dollars is about to expire
Officials with the South Carolina Education Lottery say a Powerball ticket worth one million dollars purchased in the Midlands is about to expire this week
Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
South Carolina’s 87-75 victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game has achieved a pair of milestones.
Scout Motors opens Columbia Connection Center
Scout Motors Construction is underway in Blythewood but their temporary home is in the Bull Street District.
Columbia Fireflies kick-off 2024 home season against Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Columbia Fireflies kick-off their season at Segra Park on Tuesday night.
3rd annual event honors college students, encourages high schoolers to pursue higher education
"For example in the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, South Carolina increased need based grants from $20 million to $60 million. And doubled tuition grants from $10 million to $20 million. Need based grant funding increased to $70 million in 22-23 and to $80 million in 23-24," Little says.
SCDOT swears in new Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell
Its official the South Carolina Department of Transportation has a new secretary.
Saluda Fire Department investigating suspected arson
Saluda firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at a home on Dean Road Saturday.
City of Forest Acres honors fallen officers
The City of Forest Acres dedicated a memorial to remember their fallen police officers on Monday.
Broad Street back open after vehicle crash
Sumter Officers say Broad Street is back open after a vehicle crash.
Police: Woman, unborn baby killed in accident with patrol car during chase
In a Tuesday afternoon news conference, Columbia Police announced Ashley Brown, 35, was killed in an accident with a patrol car Monday afternoon.
Lexington man charged with attempted murder in family argument shooting, say deputies
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man on early Tuesday for his role in a family argument that started on Monday night.
Local Living: Festival on the Avenue in Sumter County
Local Living: Learn more about Festival on the Avenue in Sumter County
Richland One to host annual Jazz Festival
Richland One is hosting its annual jazz festival in the park for families and community members can enjoy listening to jazz music during National Jazz Appreciation Month.
Councilwomen organizing town halls to discuss Lower Richland drop-off site
County Councilwomen Cheryl English (District 10) and Chakisse Newton (District 11) will co-host a pair of town hall meetings later this month to discuss recent developments to improve safety and decrease traffic congestion at the Lower Richland Drop-Off Center, say officials.
City of Cayce announces traffic delays
The City of Cayce has announced traffic delays that began on Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m.
Firefighters work to put out house fire, electrical problem cause of fire
Columbia-Richland firefighters say an electrical problem in the laundry room caused the house fire on Belvedere Drive.
Man charged after fatal stabbing of woman on Abelia Road
Columbia Police say a man is charged with murder after stabbing a woman on Abelia Road on Monday.
Pet of the Week: Boney!
Boney's owner unfortunately has a terminal illness and will not be coming home from the hospital. Now Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for a new forever home for this sweet 14 year old guy to live out the rest of his golden years.
$1 million Powerball ticket expires on Thursday
A lucky winner out there has two days to claim a winning $1 million Powerball ticket.
