Cinderella Project accepting donations to make someone's prom a dream come true
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division is continuing its tradition of helping make someone's prom dreams come true with the Cinderella Project.
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SC State's campus will soon have gun sniffing dog
South Carolina State University is getting a new partner in the fight against gun violence.
School District Five student earns private pilot certification through scholarship
A Dutch Fork High School JROTC cadet earned a private pilot certification from the Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) Flight Academy, said school officials.
Chase leads to cemetery crash, arrest
Investigators say last night the woman who said she was late for an appointment when she lead Oconee Co. deputies on a high speed chase that crossed state lines into Georgia.
DHEC raises awareness about teen dating violence
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is raising awareness about teen dating violence during the month of February, says the department.
CPD: One person found shot on Garners Ferry Road Tuesday night
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a person was shot on Garners Ferry Road Tuesday night.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stops in Columbia ahead of GOP primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis makes a stop in the Palmetto state just ahead of the GOP primary
Gov. McMaster responds to lack of hate crime laws in S.C.
Governor Henry McMaster speaks about lack of hate crime laws in South Carolina after Charleston residents complain about black mannequin hanging in neighbrohood.
Gamecocks pick up midweek win over Winthrop
The University of South Carolina baseball team defeated Winthrop, 12-2, in seven innings Tuesday night.
Cayce PD adds new K9 officer thanks to local brewery
Steel Paws helped Cayce PD bring on their newest K9 Nero, a German shepherd mix who will work to detect drugs and evidence alongside handler Justin Hartley.
Benedict College honors upcoming Harambee Festival with musical tribute
George Dezlin, Benedict's Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, says the Harambee Festival will have plenty of music to offer -- including live stage performances, merchandise vendors, a food village, and a children's educational village.
South Carolina's Elliott says downsizing was for family reasons, not changes in college football
Newly hired South Carolina assistant Shawn Elliott did not leave his job as Georgia State's head coach because of challenges with NIL, retaining players or other changes in college football.
Local Living: Black History Parade and Festival
Local Living: Black History Parade and Festival
Armed robbery at CVS causes two schools to go on lockdown
An early morning armed robbery caused two schools in the Two Notch Road area to go on lockdown on Tuesday, say Forest Acres Police.
Trump to hold primary watch party in SC
Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday evening in the Midlands.
Gamecocks basketball star holds clinic for next generation of players
On Monday, USC Women's Basketball Player, Raven Johnson teamed up with Dunkin' for a basketball clinic with the Palmetto Pressure Girls Basketball Organization.
Drew Wellness Center holding day geared towards women’s health
Drew Wellness Center is teaming up with the City of Columbia and other community partners to host a Women’s Health Showcase.
First federal trial for a hate crime based on gender identity starts over trans woman's killing
The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity began Tuesday in South Carolina, where a man faces charges that he killed a Black transgender woman and then fled to New York.
Pet of the Week: Ozzy!
It's National Love your Pet Day, so give this shelter dog some love and bring him home today! Look at Ozzy's cute floppy ears!
Political action committee urges SC residents to vote for Haley regardless of party affiliation
“Donald Trump is a pretend patriot. He only cares about himself," said Robert Schwartz, Primary Pivot co-founder.
Haley campaigns in Camden as countdown to SC Republican primary continues
"Could you imagine when you sit at the dinner table and you don't have to argue over politics? Could you imagine where you can go to your job and say your views and not have to worry about being demoted? Can you imagine where we don't have this chaos and this anger and this division on sides hating each other and we just remembered what it means to be Americans again? And the values that made us great? If you don't want that for yourself, lets at least do that for our kids," she says.
Claflin basketball player named HBCU National Player of the Week
Claflin University junior guard Lauren Scott received an honor on Monday.
Local Living: Several live shows in Columbia, Black History Parade and Festival
Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands
Community raises money to send missing woman found dead home to her family
The community came together for a special yard sale to help the family of a woman who remains were found after she was last seen 13 years ago.
Country music band Alabama to headline Inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced the headlining act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra Park will be Grammy Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama.
