County administration building closed due to power outage
Richland Co. officials say the county's administration building at 2020 Hampton St. closed after overnight storms.
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Severe weather causes trees to fall onto homes in the Midlands
Today's severe weather in the Midlands caused trees to fall onto one home on Barhamville Road & on another at Meadow Wood Drive.
S.C. couple stranded in Africa after missing cruise ship
A Garden City couple's dream vacation turned into a nightmare after they took a cruise to Africa and ended up stranded.
RAMSERVE: CIU students help out community through service work
As part of one project, CIU students renovated an apartment for use by Reconciliation Ministries, a nonprofit which helps men overcome addiction through long-term residential recovery.
CAE implementing new parking fees, features
Parking at the Columbia Airport will soon cost a little more.
Local counselor gives stress tips during National Stress Awareness Month
April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month.
Support groups from 10 schools across SC attend Collegiate Recovery Day
Support groups from 10 different schools across South Carolina came together at the Statehouse for the 2nd annual "Collegiate Recovery Day."
South Carolina senators grill treasurer over $1.8 billion mystery but get few answers
A group of South Carolina senators didn't get much clarity Tuesday as they sought answers about how $1.8 billion ended up passing through a state bank account over the past decade without anyone knowing where it came from or was supposed to go.
SLED charging Sumter County man with murder, trafficking fentanyl
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging a man with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and trafficking fentanyl.
SC Senate confirms Justin P. Powell as Secretary of Transportation
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation.
Local Living: Harvesting Heritage at the state museum
Local Living: Harvesting Heritage at the state museum
Thousands of South Carolinians at risk of losing affordable high-speed internet
Thousands of low-income South Carolinians could be at risk of paying more for high-speed internet or losing access altogether this spring.
Senator Mia McLeod announces she will not seek re-election
A long time South Carolina senator announced she is not running for re-election.
Furniture manufacturer opening first SC location in Orangeburg
Children's manufacturer Delta Children’s Products is establishing its first operation in South Carolina and picked Orangeburg County as its location.
Columbia College picks head coach for new men’s basketball program
Columbia College has picked its new and first head coach for its new men’s basketball program.
Lexington Police searching for people accused of stealing $6,000 worth of power tools
The Lexington Police Department is asking for help identifying two people accused of stealing $6,000 worth of power tools from a business, say police.
Deputies: Man accused of killing roommate, coroner identifies victim
Richland Co. Deputies say a Midlands man is accused of killing his roommate.
Pet of the Week: Darlene!
Meet Darlene! This 8-month-old puppy had a rough start to life, but she hasn't let it stop her! This girl is all love.
Gamecocks Cardoso declares for WNBA Draft
South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso is declaring for the 2024 WNBA draft, she announced Monday on social media.
SC joins lawsuit to block Biden’s student loan repayment plan
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is part of a group of Attorney Generals suing the federal government over President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.
Dominion Energy welcoming visitors back to Lake Murray’s public parks for 2024 season
Warmer weather means people will soon be hitting the water.
ONE-ON-ONE: USC professor explains recent autism study
April has been designated as Autism Acceptance Month.
SCDOT holding annual statewide highway litter clean-up
Spring Spruce Up is back and South Carolina Department of Transportation will be sending crews out this Thursday to collect litter along highways in counties across the state.
City of Columbia recognizes National Community Development Week, stresses importance of federal funding
First recognized back in 1986, Councilwoman Tina Herbert says this week also marks the 50th anniversary of community development block grant funding -- federal dollars provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD.
Local Living: Columbia International Festival, Black culinary traditions at state museum, Comedian Bert Kreischer
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to enjoy!
