Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn GED
The South Carolina Department of Education is offering some incentive for adults who did not finish high school looking to continue their education.
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89th Annual Carolina Cup to be sponsored by MUSC Health
"We're excited for the medical community to provide emergency services, not only to the jockeys, with physicians on staff, to care for anything that may come up but also to the patrons that attend the races every year. So, MUSC is excited to be apart of this event and thankful for the opportunity," says Holmstrom.
SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
“It goes without saying that the government has no authority to intervene in the decisions between a patient and their doctor," said Rep. Ivory Thigpen, a Democrat from Columbia.
Richland County deputies asking for public's help finding missing woman
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman.
Local Living: Columbia Museum of Art public tour for the blind
Local Living: Here is a look at a few events in the Midlands
Lexington man arrested on charges connected to solicitation of a minor
A Lexington man was arrested three charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, said the Attorney General's Office.
Singer Pink set to perform at Colonial Life Arena
Singer Pink is coming to Columbia in November as a stop on her Summer Carnival tour.
Deputies: Woman accused of strangling grandmother
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say Aneia Anderson is charged with Murder.
Sumter officers searching for man last in contact with family on Friday
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man who was last in contact with his family on Friday, said the department.
RCSD: Victim dies at hospital after being shot multiple times
A victim was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot multiple times on Sunday, says Richland County deputies.
Police: Man arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material
Investigators say they found sexually explicit pictures of children dating between 2014 and 2023.
Richland One launches new way to share happenings in the district with new podcast
Families and people in the Richland One community now have a new way to learn about the things happening in the district, says the district.
SCDNR: Officers investigating after boy shot while squirrel hunting
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating a shooting in Orangeburg after a 13-year-old boy was shot, said officials.
Man arrested following 3-hour standoff with deputies in Kershaw County
A man was arrested after a 3-hour standoff with deputies at a home in Kershaw County, said KCSO.
Coroner identifies victim of single-vehicle collision on McCords Ferry Road
The Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the individual involved in a motor vehicle accident that happened on McCords Ferry Road at Bluff Road.
Richland County deputy arrested for driving under the influence
One deputy is under arrest and facing charges of driving under the influence, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Five teens arrested for burglary at R1 CrossFit Gym
Two adults and three juveniles responsible for a burglary, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Two teens arrested after deadly shooting of a pizza delivery driver
Columbia Police Department investigators have charged two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery driver that happened on November 29, 2023.
Mother-daughter duo in jail after custodial interference involving a 2-year-old girl
Two females are facing charges in connection with a custodial interference investigation involving a 2-year-old girl, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Private school scholarship portal application open
A portal created by the State Department of Education to accept applications for $6 thousand scholarships to qualifying in-state students is now open.
Director for SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice discusses issues, funding needed for improvements
"It's a good investment for the state because the more you invest in juvenile justice and in preventative services, the less you have to spend on the long end," says Hendrick.
Person taken to hospital after Sumter County shooting, say deputies
A Friday afternoon shooting in Sumter County resulted in one man being taken to a hospital and the suspect being arrested, said the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Coroner identifies infant who died in Rembert mobile home fire
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says an infant has died in a Rembert mobile home fire.
Man wanted for Columbia murder arrested in North Dakota, say police
A man wanted for murder in Columbia was recently arrested in North Dakota, said the Columbia Police Department.
Coroner: Remains those of woman who disappeared 12 years ago
Adriana Laster, who was 28 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen in September of 2011.
