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18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal pedestrian collision
Columbia police say an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision.
Food safety duties to be handled by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
As of the first of July, many food safety duties that were part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are now handled by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA).
Registration open for Inaugural 803 Day activities
Registration is now open for the inaugural 803 Day celebration which will include a host of activities in the Midlands area.
School District Five to offer Golden Passes to senior citizens
Lexington-Richland School District Five is offering Golden Passes to residents who will be 60-years-old or older during the 2024-2025 school year.
Columbia Animal Services to host Pups & Pints adoption event
Columbia Animal Services and Steel Hands Brewing is hosting a Pups & Pints adoption event.
Man convicted of killing friend after financial dispute
A man was convicted by a Richland County jury of voluntary manslaughter on Thursday, June 27.
Coroner releases name of victim killed in single-vehicle incident
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill is releasing the name of an individual who was killed in a single-vehicle incident on Saturday, says the coroner's office.
Firefighters battle fire at Oak Manor Drive home
Columbia Firefighters battled a house fire last night.
Lexington Two students to eat free for upcoming school year
All Lexington Two students will receive breakfast and lunch meals at school at no cost during the 2024-2025 school year, according to the district.
SC State Museum debuting new Summer shows
The South Carolina State Museum is debuting two new Summer shows.
SCDOT to close and replace bridge on Big Beaver Creek Road in Calhoun County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Big Beaver Creek Road bridge in Calhoun County to replace the bridge beginning on Monday, July 8, says SCDOT.
Voters kick all the Republican women out of the South Carolina Senate
The only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate took on their party and stopped a total abortion ban from passing in their state last year. In return, they lost their jobs.
Traffic cleared after truck fire on I-26 West, mile marker 72
SCDOT: All lanes are back open after a truck fire and hazardous materials incident on I-26 West at MM 72 Sunday.
Two-person passenger plane crashes in Saluda County
The two passengers were flown via Life Net to receive medical treatment.
Clemson's Davis Wash crowned Miss South Carolina 2024
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization crowned Davis Wash as Miss South Carolina 2024 on Saturday evening at the Township Auditorium.
Mary Elle Marchant, River Bluff native, crowned as Miss South Carolina Teen 2024
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has crowned Miss River Bluff's Teen, Mary Elle Marchant, as Miss South Carolina's Teen 2024.
CDC recommends updated COVID 19 shot this fall
The Center's for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people get an updated COVID 19 shot when they become available this fall.
RCSD searches for a man accused in an attempted abduction
The Richland County Sheriff's Department continues to search for a man accused of snatching a small child.
City’s misting stations operating during Summer heat
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the city’s parks to help guests stay cool during the summer months.
SCSO: Stolen truck burst into flames as suspect tries to escape duties
A man was arrested after a Sumter County deputy patrolling on I-95 noticed a pickup truck driving northbound above the speed limit, says SCSO.
Local Living: Lexington County Peach Festival, Free teen Summer events, Carolina Celebration of Liberty
Local Living: Enjoy your Summer with events in the Midlands!
Many people rolled up their sleeves for the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Many people rolled up their sleeves for a good case on Friday, June 28, and helped team up with local law enforcement.
New policy to remove explicit books from South Carolina schools
A new policy in South Carolina is being implemented by the Board of Education to regulate reading materials in classrooms.
Forest Acres police requesting public's help finding missing man with dementia
Forest Acres police is requesting the public's help finding a missing man with dementia, says police.
