Local Living: Back to School and First Sunday
In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is offering $1 general admission on August 6, 2023 for First Sunday.
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Applications available for new Columbia Housing location
Two and three-bedroom town homes are available now at The Oaks at St. Anna's Park.
Manufacturer announces first US manufacturing operations in South Carolina
Zilmet USA will bring a $32.7 million investment and create approximately 50 new jobs in Georgetown County, according to the Governor's office.
SC Sales Tax Holiday set to begin Friday
South Carolina's annual tax free weekend runs August 4 at 12 a.m. until August 6 at 11:59 p.m
DHEC: (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is offering mobile payment options
According to state health officials, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is offering two electronic options to purchase locally grown produce at farmers’ markets
Columbia Council gives green light to Finlay Park revitalization project
City Council approved an provision allowing the Finlay Park Revitalization and Construction Project to move forward Tuesday night.
Eutawville man charged in deadly shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a Eutawville man accused in a deadly shooting that happened last week.
Wish comes true for six-year-old Lexington boy who survived leukemia
Thanks to Make-a-Wish South Carolina and their corporate partner, Aflac, Daniel found out he and his family will head to the Kennedy Space Center at the end of August so he can learn how to be an astronaut.
National Night Out events across the Midlands
A look at how the Midlands is taking part in National Night Out
School Resource Officer in every public school in Lexington County, says Sheriff
Every public school in Lexington County has a permanently assigned School Resource Officer, for the very first time.
Fentanyl Trafficking bill signed into law by Governor McMaster
Fentanyl Trafficking bill signed into law by Governor McMaster
Update: Home barricade situation resolved peacefully
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--What could have been a deadly situation was resolved peacefully Tuesday afternoon. Richland Co. deputies surrounded a home on the 100 block of Morningside Dr. Tuesday morning after they say…
ABC's of Education: Biden administration opens student loan repayment plan
In tonight's ABC's of Education, The Biden Administration opened its new student loan repayment plan, giving borrowers an early shot at signing up for the program.
Road back open after overturned tractor trailer on I26 caught fire
Highway Patrol says the road is back open along Interstate 26 at Exit 91 after an overturned tractor trailer caught fire.
Denmark Technical College recognizes heroic law enforcement officers
Around three months ago back in April, Deputy Duckson backed up state trooper BA Frazier during a traffic stop.
Forest Acres police arrest man accused of kidnapping family member
The Forest Acres POlice Department says they have arrested a man facing various charges including kidnapping a family member overnight.
Newberry Police Department honors fallen officer Lt. Michael Wood, Jr.
Wood was killed in an automobile accident last Wednesday when his patrol car collided with a tractor trailer. On Monday morning, the Newberry Police Department and law enforcement from around the Midlands came together to honor his life.
Richland School District Two holding Virtual Career Fair
Are you looking for a job in teaching? The new school year is almost here and Richland School District Two is looking to fill positions.
Local Living: First Sunday at State Museum and Stuff a Bus
First Sunday at State Museum and Stuff a Bus in our look at Local Living
Lexington Police: Investigation continues into stabbing believed to be result of family fight
Lexington Police say early morning stabbing in Victorian Lakes neighborhood result of a family fight
ON THE ROAD: Walhalla
Before you explore the outdoors, check out the downtown for the city of around 4,000 residents.
Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands
According to Gas Buddy the average gasoline prices in Columbia have risen 20.7 cents per gallon over the last week
Guardians of the Night K9 5K shows support for RCSD K9 unit over the weekend
Over the weekend many laced up their tennis shoes in a show of support for the Richland County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit.
Summer Illnesses to look out for, according to health experts
A look at those Summer illnesses from stomache problems to COVID
SC DOT: Access to Garner Lane will be relocated from Interstate 20
Beginning Thursday, August 3, access to Garner Lane will be relocated from the Interstate 20 eastbound ramp to Longcreek Drive, except for motorists accessing the Ramada Limited Hotel, says SC DOT
