USC United Campus workers calling for wage increase
According to organizers, around 700 workers have signed a petition for better pay.
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“I’m the most excited person in the world”: Midlands man describes winning the lottery
A Midlands man has described how happy he is to be a lottery winner, according to S.C. Lottery officials.
DHEC to require reports of "tranq" overdoses
According to an agency spokesperson, the order "requires all physicians and healthcare practitioners, institutions and providers who test for the presence of xylazine in victims of overdoses to report laboratory-confirmed positive results to DHEC within three business days or face a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 a day for each violation."
Traffic Alert: Lane reopens after woman seen falling from bridge onto Interstate
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department said one eastbound lane on I-26 from Lake Murray Boulevard toward Harbison was temporarily closed after a woman was seen falling onto the interstate.
Halloween Safety tips from Columbia-Richland Fire Dept.
The Columbia-Richland Fire wants to keep you safe this Halloween. They are reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe
Project Safe Neighborhoods receives nearly $500K grant
US Attorney Adair Buroughs says the US Dept. of Justice awarded $482,804 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods in South Carolina.
Investigation underway after inmate found non-responsive
Officials say detention center staff discovered the detainee non-responsive in his cell around 7:15 Thursday morning.
Christmas comes early with the 48th annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic at the State Fairgrounds this weekend!
Discounted tickets are available online until midnight tonight!
Traffic Alert: Power restored following a DUI collision on S. Lake Dr., SC-6
Dominion Energy's outage tracker says power has been restored along Gibson Road after a DUI collision knocked down a power pole last night.
RCSD asks for bond to be denied for teenage driver charged in officer-involved shooting
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
New Education Funding Dashboard provides spending transparency, comparisons between SC school districts
"This is going to be such an important step forward in helping us explain to parents, to the public, to interested citizens, how their hard earned dollars are being spent to deliver real results for our students," says SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
SLED: Man charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct on SC State Campus
According to an incident report, the assault took place at Hugine Suites on College Ave.
Police: Suspect in Columbia shooting located in Kansas
Investigators say just before 10:30 Wednesday morning officers in Junction City, Kansas detained Demetrius Jones during a traffic stop.
Local Living: October pet adoption special
October is here and here's something to howl about, a pet adoption special
FBI: Offering reward for four inmates who escaped jail, believed to be in SC or neighboring states
The FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation) is offering a reward totaling up to $25,000 for four Bibb County Jail inmates who they believe could be in SC, NC or Virginia.
Fairfield County deputies: Arrest made after mattress factory receives bomb threat
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after a mattress factory received a bomb threat.
Columbia firefighters respond to early morning house fire, one pet died
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire.
Tameika Isaac Devine Wins District 19 Senate Seat Primary
Former Columbia City Councilmember Tameika Isaac Devine won the primary with more than 50% of the vote.
Partin, Bray dispute origin, circulation of campaign postcards
There is a war of words in the race for Cayce mayor, specifically words on a post card.
Columbia High School promotes STEM programs with helicopter landing
"Well the tech economy, the STEM economy, and aerospace -- those are huge. With salaries starting at 6 figures, with hardly any college education required, we found that many of the students here had no idea that these were options," says Obidike.
Students celebrate 'Red Ribbon Week' with parade
It's Red Ribbon Week and Richland County School District One school kicked it off with a parade.
Area school selects first black Homecoming Queen
A low country teenager made history at her school after being elected the first black Homecoming queen in the school's 155 year history.
South Carolina Attorney General Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Meta
On Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that 42 attorneys general have sued Meta in federal and state courts.
Troopers: Pedestrian Dead After Collision On Orangeburg Highway
A pedestrian was killed after a fatal collision on an Orangeburg County highway, say troopers.
Columbia-Richland Fire Reminding Everyone To Be Fire Safe During Halloween
The Columbia-Richland Fire (CRFD) is reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe.
