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Gas prices in the Midlands fall nearly 15 cents in last week

According to Gas Buddy, average gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 14.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96 per gallon

Happy Birthday Cocky!

USC's award winning mascot turns 43 Monday.

Senator Tim Scott formally files for South Carolina 2024 Presidential Primary ballot

Tim Scott formally files for the South Carolina 2024 Presidential Primary ballot

Domestic violence call uncovers guns, anti-police propaganda

Richland Co. Deputies say while responding to a domestic violence incident they uncovered a cache of weapons and a plot to kill members of law enforcement.

SC to take part in Great Southeast ShakeOut this October

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Earthquake Preparedness Week October 15-21. The Great Southeast ShakeOut will take place Thursday, October 19, at 10:19 a.m.

Prices at the pump continue to drop in SC

There is some relief at the pump have fallen nearly 11 cents in Columbia

Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Carolina

Graham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard throw to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left, and Florida rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina 41-39 on Saturday.

South Carolina State Fair underway this weekend

Are you ready to hit the Midway? From fair food to attractions, there is a lot happening at the South Carolina State Fair

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive underway in Columbia

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation kicked off their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive.

Gamecocks host Florida Gators Saturday afternoon

Florida (4-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) at South Carolina (2-3, 1-2), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (SEC Network)

WATCH: Week eight high school football highlights

Highlights from week eight of the high school football schedule. "Friday Night Fever" is sponsored by Wendy's.

Senator Lindsey Graham meets with faith leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas war

"Hamas has declared today, Friday, the 'day of rage.' I am seeking South Carolinians declare this coming Sunday a day of prayer. To all houses of worship in the state of South Carolina, please pray for Israel this Sunday. They want rage, I want prayer. They seek destruction, we seek peace. They seek a one state solution -- Hamas -- the destruction of Israel. I see a world where Palestinians can live in dignity and in peace with Israel," says Graham.

Local Living: Boo at the Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo is hosting Boo at the Zoo!

Richland Co. Deputies investigate Friday morning shooting

When deputies arrived, they say they found a man sitting on the ground unresponsive, he ultimately died on the scene.

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls for day of prayer in South Carolina in support of Israel

South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for a day of prayer Sunday in South Carolina in support of Israel.

Seniors will see smaller boost to Social Security next year

Senior citizens will see a smaller boost to their social security next year.

Eight inducted in to South Carolina Lettermen’s Hall of Fame

Eight former University of South Carolina standout student-athletes were inducted into the USC Lettermen’s Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023, it was announced today.

Food, Exhibits, Rides and more at the South Carolina State Fair

One of the Palmetto State’s oldest traditions is back in town. The 154th South Carolina State Fair is now open

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Sumter needs help locating a 'Person of Interest'

Sumter County Deputies are searching for a person of interest in a death investigation.

Orangeburg man out on bond faces drugs, weapons charges

An orangeburg man out on bond for Murder has been charged with possessing multiple weapons and drugs.

Cattle and agriculture -- the 1869 origins of the SC State Fair

"And so a group of farmers from South Carolina petitioned the legislature in 1869 to hold an annual agricultural exhibition, and voila! Here comes the State Agriculture Mechanical Society of South Carolina, now known as the South Carolina State Fair," says Smith.