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Gaston Branch Library New Community Garden

Community garden dedication held at Gaston Branch Library

Things are growing at the Gaston Branch Library.

Local Living: Fireflies Holiday Lights

Local Living: A look at holiday season happenings in the Midlands

LCSD: Man charged after discarding body of shooting victim

A man is charged with murder, grand larceny, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and circumventing an electronic monitoring device, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Spencer Rattler announces NFL decision

Gamecock Quarterback Spencer Rattler announced his NFL decision on Wednesday afternoon.

Richland School District One principal flies plane over elementary school

An elementary school principal is encouraging students to enroll in STEM programs but in a very new way by flying a plane over the school.

Hmc Farms Issues Recall On Plums, Peaches, Nectrines

FDA: Check your peaches, plums, nectarines for recall

HMC Farms has issued a recall for some of its peaches, plums, and nectarines.

Fruit pouches for kids recalled after being linked to illnesses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled some Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches.

Sumter County deputies searching for 15-year-old

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a 15-year-old who left his home on Belmont Drive, say deputies.

CPD: Man accused of slashing multiple tires at downtown parking garage

A 21-year-old is being charged with multiple counts of malicious injury to personal property, said the Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday morning quake shakes things up in the Midlands

Did you feel it?

Students eligible for loan forgiveness to get emails

President Biden is sending emails to 813,000 student-loan borrowers who got their loans wiped out in August.

Truck driver accused of stealing $80 thousand dollars worth of chickens

A truck driver is accused of stealing 80-thousand dollars worth of chicken in Sumter County.

19th annual Sweet Seasons event lights up Forest Acres community

The event packed out the Lowe’s Food parking lot with tons of fun for the whole family.

Johnson posts a career-high 29 points in South Carolina’s win over Notre Dame

Meechie Johnson scored a career-high 29 points and B.J. Mack scored 17 points and South Carolina used the second half to distance itself from Notre Dame and beat the Irish 65-53 on Tuesday night in an ACC/SEC Challenge contest.

Columbia opens 'Rapid Shelter Overflow' during cold temperatures

It's not officially Winter yet, but it is definitely starting feel like it. ABC Columbia's Chief Meteorologist John Farley has been monitoring cooler temperatures that are heading to the Midlands from the Northeast.

Police: Sumter man wanted in connection with armed robbery

A Sumter man is facing multiple charges related to an armed robbery and shooting over the weekend.

Sumter County coroner releases more information on human remains found on Cimmaron Road

The Sumter County Coroner's Office released more information on the human remains found off Cimmaron Road on Sunday, said the coroner's office.

Fallen service members honored at annual ceremony held at State House

Fallen service members and their families were honored at the State House on Tuesday afternoon.

Alex Murdaugh's financial fraud victims angrily confront him before he gets 27 years in prison

The courtroom drama marked yet another step in the fall of a powerful and respected attorney whose family name dominated the legal scene in a small Hampton County for generations.

Local Living: Early bird tickets on sale for annual Taste of Lake Murray

Local Living: A look at events in the Midlands

Gas prices continue to drop as we head into December

The gas prices continue to drop even as we head into December.

Two Columbia Men Facing Federal Hate Crime Charges

Columbia men accused of federal hate crime

Two Columbia men are facing federal hate crime charges and are accused of armed robberies specifically targeting Hispanic victims, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of SC.