Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election
The former City of Columbia councilwoman says she is ready to get to work with the legislative session starting next week.
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'Grinding of the Greens' is not being held this year
It's day two of the new year, and if you are looking to get rid of your Christmas tree the popular 'Grinding of the Greens' will not take place this year.
City Council members to be sworn in Wednesday
Wednesday Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, along with city leaders will host a swearing in.
Social Security benefits increasing this month due to higher cost of living
Senior citizens will now be seeing an increase to their social security benefits.
Local Living: Take a guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens
Local Living: A look at events in the Midlands
Lexington men charged in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors
The South Carolina Attorney General has announced the arrest of Anthony Vincent Bedenbaugh and Jason Cooke Boney on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Sumter Police: Man wanted in connection with May domestic-related assault
The Police Sumter Department is asking for the public's help finding a man wanted in connection with a domestic-related assault in May 2023, said SPD.
Pet of the Week: Sarah Mae!
Sarah Mae was surrendered to the shelter by a military family who couldn't bring her along in a move. She's been waiting patiently for her new forever family since October!
Coroner: Man dies in Winnsboro fire
The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office is releasing the name of the man who died in a home fire on Saturday, say the coroner's offices.
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 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.
