State Superintendent of Education names new Chief of Staff
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023
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Governor Henry McMaster says SC will not have mask mandates or closures amid talks across the country
Governor Henry McMaster, as talks of mask mandates and closures kick up across the country, "I can assure the people of South Carolina we will not have mask mandates, we will not close schools, and we will not lock down"
Gamecocks announce sellout for home opener Saturday
South Carolina athletics announced a sellout for its home opener against Furman Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Orangeburg School District: Students, staff at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary, Middle/High Schools E-Learning Day Friday
Due to a break in a sewer line, all students and staff at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary school and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Middle/High School will participate in a scheduled E-Learning Day on Friday, September 8
RCSD: Three charged following Wednesday shooting
Richland Co. Deputies say just after 1pm Wednesday they responded to a reported shooting on the 8700 block of Two Notch Rd. to a report of a person shot.
Police: Lake Murray Blvd. back open after collision in Irmo
The Irmo Police Department says the 1100 block of Lake Murray Boulevard is back open after a collision knocked down power lines last night.
Gov. McMaster signs bill that creates statewide plan to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
“South Carolina has many challenges as we face a dementia crisis that plagues our state from a lack of geriatricians and neurologists to scarce resources for patients and families."
Coffee with Mayor Rickenmann -- ideas and updates on city issues
"It's important that people understand that we're doing things, and we're trying to. But this idea that we only can do it a certain way -- that's history. If you look at the cities that are progressing forward and moving forward it's because they're not doing what's typically been done," says Rickenmann.
Local Living: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
In your look at Local Living, the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Walk is set for Friday September, 8.
West Columbia announces plans for pedestrian bridge near Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens entrance
City of West Columbia announces Pedestrian Bridge near Botanical Gardens entrance to Riverbanks Zoo
FBI seeking man they say may have information on child sex assault victim
Officials say video of the man show with the child were first reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in August of 2020.
Lexington County Coroner identifies overnight shooting victims, Deputies say man shot ex-wife
The Lexington County Coroner released the identity of two people, police say died during a domestic incident before 1:30 A.M
SC Supreme Court issues ruling on Jeroid Price case
Justices determine lower courts did not have authority to reduce Price's sentence
Suspect dead after deadly home invasion and chase in Lexington Co., deputy recovering after being shot
Lexington County deputies say Two Notch Road between Smith Pond Road and Calks Ferry Road is closed due to an overnight incident.
ABC's of Education: More than 4 million signed up for S.A.V.E plan
More than 4 million currently signed up for President Biden's SAVE plan to reduce student debt
Columbia Mayor declares September as 'Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month'
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann officially declared this September Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month.
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys seek new trial, citing jury tampering by clerk of court
"We never considered the likelihood as reported to us by the jurors that the Clerk of Court would go into the sanctity of the jury room before he (Murdaugh) testified and tell the jurors, 'Don't be fooled by his testimony, watch out for his body language,' and that is what the sworn testimony that we filed in court today says," Jordan says.
Local Living: SC State Museum set to host Accessibility Morning
In our look at Local Living, ‘Accessibility Morning’ returns Saturday September 9, 2023 to the South Carolina State Museum
United Airlines issues nationwide ground stop due to computer issue
United Airlines issues nationwide ground stop due to computer issue. All flights have been halted.
Alex Murdaugh attorneys looking for new trial
Attorneys for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh say they've discovered new evidence and are looking for a new trial
Columbia Mayor to host Town Hall Tour across Columbia
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is heading into the community to share updates from City Hall
Pet of the Week: Bella!
Bella is a sweet girl. She is very gentle, calm, already knows commands and her name, is great with other dogs, and would be a wonderful fit for many homes. Adopt her today!
Chapin holds pirate-themed Labor Day parade and festival
The theme for this year's Chapin Labor Day Parade is "Chapin's Treasures" -- which not only brought out hundreds of people to take part in the fun, but in keeping with the theme, plenty of pirates.
Update: Sheriff says deputy released from hospital after being hit by suspect
Sheriff Lott says suspect was out on bond for murder.
Police in West Columbia searching for missing man with dementia
Police say he is 5'5'' and weighs around 130 lbs. and was last seen wearing blue jeans with a black and white striped shirt, a blue hat, and blue and white Nike shoes.
