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2 displaced after fire spreads through two-story home

Two people are displaced after a fire spread through a two-story Columbia home early Friday morning, says the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.

Senate District 19 special election voting

Voting for Senate District 19 special election is underway in the Midlands.

Chapin police: Midlands man arrested after fleeing traffic stop

Police say a man was arrested in Chapin for drug possession after leading officers on a chase Thursday night, said the Chapin Police Department.

Traffic Alert: Officers give traffic update as transportation department works on road

Beginning today and until Friday, Jan. 5, there will be a lane shift on Whiteford Way at Sunset Blvd./US-378, said the Lexington Police Department.

How eating black-eyed peas became a New Year's Day tradition

For many in the South their New Year tradition includes a meal of collards, black eyed peas and pork.

South Carolina nuclear plant's cracked pipes get downgraded warning from nuclear officials

Federal regulators have lessened the severity of their warning about cracks discovered in a backup emergency fuel line at a South Carolina nuclear plant northwest of the state capital.

Local Living: First Thursday at the Columbia Museum of Art

Local Living: A look at events in the Midlands

West Columbia secures $288,000 grant to pave the way for safer streets

The City of West Columbia has been awarded a $288,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

Infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria

Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.

Powerball jackpot rises to $810 million after no Saturday winner

After no winners in Saturday night's Powerball draw, the jackpot has gone up.

Minimum Wage Raising In 22 States In 2024

Minimum wage in 22 states will get a raise in 2024

Minimum wage workers in 22 states will get a raise at the start of the new year.

South Carolina still No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

South Carolina started the new year where it finished off 2023 — atop The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.

Irmo officer injured after attempting to rescue man in apartment fire

One person is dead and an Irmo police officer was injured after an apartment fire, said the Irmo Police Department.

Suspect caught uninjured after high-speed deputy pursuit ends in crash

A deputy pursuit in Kershaw County ends with person's car damaged, said the KCSO.

Lexington County coroner identifies person killed in Irmo apartment fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died in a Irmo apartment fire, said the coroner's office.

Lexington County coroner identifies man hit during police pursuit

The Lexington County coroner has identified the person who died after a police pursuit in the Cayce area of Lexington County, said the coroner's office.

Richland County Coroner identifies man killed in I-126 crash

The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man who died Friday afternoon after a crash on I-126.

West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater reopen after closure

All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed, according to the City of West Columbia website.