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.
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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.
Sumter police seeking the public's help finding 15-year-old
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing teen last seen on Saturday, said the SPD.
Fireworks ordinances in the Midlands
For anyone lighting up the sky for 2024, here is a list of firework ordinances in the Midlands.
City of Columbia holding annual Capital City Fireworks display
The City of Columbia is holding its annual Capital City Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Midnight.
City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024
The City of Columbia’s Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024.
SCSU ROTC cadets appear on Good Morning America
Friday morning two ROTC cadets were on Good Morning America where they received a super surprise.
Local Living: Fireworks Safety
Local Living: Fireworks Safety
Person wanted in Lexington County dead after Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26
A wanted person is dead after a Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26 near Colonial Life Blvd, said RCSD.
ABC Columbia and American Red Cross host January blood drive
You can help save lives in the Midlands in the new year.
DHEC promotes free Tobacco Quitline resources
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding folks that they offer a tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Missing West Columbia 15-year-old found safe
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 15-year-old boy.
CRFD: Southbound traffic reopens as firefighters get house fire under control
Southbound traffic on Farrow Road is now moving again while the northbound side of Farrow Road is still closed, said fire officials.
City of Columbia Animal Shelter hosting $1 adoption special
City of Columbia Animal Shelter officials are hoping you’ll want a new best friend in the new year.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate to be charged with arson following cell fire
A detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is charged with arson after setting his mattress on fire.
Gilbert home destroyed in Friday morning fire, Lexington County firefighters say
The Lexington County Fire Service says a home is destroyed after a Friday morning fire.
Health officials give update as respiratory illnesses surge in South Carolina
Respiratory illnesses like RSV, the flu and COVID continue to spread in the Palmetto State.
McMaster issues proclamation for SC Interfaith Harmony Month
January is Interfaith Harmony Month in South Carolina.
Powerball jackpot rises to $760M
An estimated $760 million jackpot will be up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing after no winning ticket was drawn last night.
