Fire crews put out grass, woods fire near Congaree Road home
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department put out a grass and wood fire that was threatening a nearby home, said fire officials.
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DHEC investigates three alleged unlicensed community residential care facilities in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and multiple other agencies investigated three facilities in Orangeburg, said DHEC.
Prisma Health launches new urgent care facilities across the Midlands
Prisma Health officials have announced openings of new urgent care facilities in the Midlands.
Gospel singer held master class for Richland One students
Ahead of his performance at the Koger Center, Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin held a master class with Richland One students.
Senate passes health reform bill after 3rd reading
The South Carolina Senate passed a landmark health agency reform bill.
State troopers: 1 injured, 1 dead after driver attempts to avoid law enforcement
One person was injured and another is dead after a driver was trying to avoid law enforcement, said SCHP.
Orangeburg Co.: 2 truckers arrested for stealing fuel at local business
Two more truckers have been arrested for stealing fuel at a local business in Orangeburg County, says deputies.
Services restored at all Richland Library locations after internet service outage
Library officials are reporting that full service to all Richland Library locations have been restored.
AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the US
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours.
S.C. Senate gives health reform bill 3rd reading
The South Carolina Senate passed a landmark health agency reform bill that hopes to benefit taxpayers in South Carolina lawmakers gave a third reading to the Senate Bill 915 to consolidate existing state health agencies into the new, cabinet-level executive office of health and policy.
S.C. photographer converts home into Civil Rights Museum
While South Carolina played a major role in the Civil Rights movement… one Orangeburg man found that there was no museum specifically dedicated to Civil Rights.
SLED charges Midlands man following bomb threats
A Midlands man has been charged with 3 counts of threatening to bomb personal property, said SLED.
"Go Red" Heart Campaign kicks off with walk to Statehouse, provides tips for CPR and AED use
"With just CPR, it is vital and it is important. But, we can't restart the heart with CPR. We're just keeping them going until the AED arrives. So the AED is vital -- whether it comes from the EMT or it comes from the one in the break room, the AED is what's going to bring them back to life," she says.
Local Living: Newberry College Jazz Festival, Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo, Shuckin’ on the Shoals Oyster Roast
Local Living: Here is a look at events in the Midlands
IRS centers holding special Saturday openings for taxpayer assistance
Tax season is here and the Internal Revenue Service is offering some assistance.
Celebrate Black History Month with these events in the Midlands
Check out a list of ways to celebrate Black History Month!
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.
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.
