COLUMBIA GREEN: City aims to cool off neighborhoods by planting trees
Over the next five years, the city of Columbia in partnership with Columbia Green plans to plant more than 1,700 trees in certain residential areas of town.
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Two Orangeburg men accused of pointing gun at, robbing man and 11-year-old daughter
Two Orangeburg men are facing multiple charges after being accused of pointing guns on a North Carolina man and his 11-year-old daughter and robbing them.
Local Living: Teen dive-in movie night event, Friday Night Laser Light Show, Cayce Police's school supply drive
Local Living: Here is some Summer events in the Midlands to check out!
RIDE TO END ALZ: Carolina cyclists pedal across Palmetto State for good cause
Their goal is to raise funds for care and support for Alzheimer’s patients as well as money to research a cure.
ACC to use Apple's iPads on football sidelines and in coaching booths for video playback this fall
The Atlantic Coast Conference will collaborate with Apple to bring iPad technology to the sidelines and coaching booths for the upcoming season.
Donald Trump officially becomes GOP presidential nominee
Former President Donald Trump is now the official nominee of the Republican Party for the 2024 election.
SC Dept. Probation, Parole and Pardon Services launches new program for offenders seeking jobs
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has announced a new program that will help offenders on their job search.
Gamecock football players spend day off field encouraging children to read
Some Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and their pads for books on Friday, July 12.
Early registration for Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence open
Early registration for the 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has begun for anyone looking to participate.
Richland County Council passes proposed Transportation Penny Tax Referendum
The Richland County Council passed a proposed Transportation Penny Tax Referendum on Tuesday, July 16.
More SC troopers to be on roads for Operation Southern Slow Down campaign
More South Carolina troopers will be out on the roads this week as part of Operation Southern Slow Down.
City of Columbia hosting book drive for launch of “Little Libraries” initiative
The City of Columbia is hosting a community book drive to support the launch of the new “Little Libraries” initiative.
Former President Trump rushed off stage during rally
Trump rushed off stage by Secret Service as possible shots heard at Pennsylvania rally; former president 'fine,' spokesperson says A Trump spokesperson said the former president was "fine."
IRS warns of 'clean energy' tax scam
The internal revenue service is warning taxpayers about an emerging scam involving buying clean energy tax credits.
SC Dept. Probation, Parole and Pardon Services searches for 'most wanted'
The SCDPPPS are hoping you can help them locate one of their 'Most Wanted' offenders
Lexington County smoke advisory
You may have noticed smoke in the air in Lexington County this Friday morning.
Increase in firearms at TSA checkpoint
TSA officials say they have seen an increase in guns confiscated at airport check-ins in South Carolina.
Local Living: Columbia Warriors, Columbia Fire will face off in hockey game
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!
RCSD: Former deputy arrested for DUI
A former Richland County Sheriff's Department deputy was arrested for a DUI on Thursday, says RCSD.
SLED charging Saluda County man with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A Saluda County man is being charged in connection with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, said SLED.
LPD: Collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at I-20 cleared from roadway
Lexington Police say the collision on South Lake Drive/SC at I-20 has been cleared from the roadway.
State regulation causes confusion over what's allowed in the classroom
There’s still confusion over what can be allowed in the classroom a month from the start of school.
SCDOT to implement temporary lane closures on US 1 bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be implementing temporary lane closures on the US 1 Eastbound bridge over the Wateree River in Kershaw County beginning on Saturday, says SCDOT.
Bond denied for teen accused in RCSD deputy drive-by shooting
Bond has been denied for one teen accused in a drive-by shooting that injured a Richland County deputy and his then fiancee last year.
Orangeburg County firefighters extinguish mobile home fire
Orangeburg County firefighters were able to control a mobile home fire before extinguishing it on Thursday night, said firefighters.
