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SPECIAL SENATE ELECTION: Several candidates vying for District 19 seat previously held by John Scott

Democratic candidates for the seat introduced themselves to Richland County residents at a forum Tuesday afternoon at the Red Carpet Event Center.

U.S. Army's "Drill Sergeant of the Year" competition underway at Fort Jackson

To win last year's competition Osborne says, "It took grit. It took pure grit. I mean you spend months preparing for this competition and your cards, putting them all on the table here. So it's just grit at that point that's going to get you through each individual day, each event."

Local Living: Jubilee Festival in Columbia

In our look at Local Living, you can join Historic Columbia for their Jubilee Festival of Black History and Culture

South Carolina State Fair discount tickets on sale

SC State Fair discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale

Dhec Reports First Flu Related Death Of Season, Health Officials Encourage Flu Shot

Flu season getting underway in SC, experts provide healthcare tips

Along with the flu, Doctor Pamela Bailey, with Prisma Health, says COVID, RSV, and other respiratory viral infections can spread. Bailey says with similar symptoms, it may be hard to tell respiratory illnesses apart.

Pet of the Week: Mack

Mack is a big boy, but don't let his size fool you. He is very calm, gentle, and well-mannered! Adopt him from the Kershaw County Humane Society.

Lexington police searching for missing teen

Police in Lexington say they are searching for a 13 year old girl they believe ran away from home.

Victims identified in double homicide on Shakespeare Road

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victims of a double homicide on Shakespeare Road Monday.

Lexington Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of minors

A Lexington County man is charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of minors.

60 YEARS OF DESEGREGATION: USC honors three trailblazers at commemoration ceremony

Henrie Monteith Treadwell, Robert Anderson and James Solomon were the first African-Americans to attend USC since reconstruction when they enrolled back in the fall of 1963.

A Morning of Remembrance -- 22 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks

"So it's burned in your brain. And then what's burned in my brain is my last conversation with him as well. So you know those kinds of things hit ya -- and it's hard to forget," Yamashiro says.

Local Living: Sc State Museum Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip Hop

Local Living: It's time for the Greek Festival

Columbia's 36th Annual Greek Festival is set for September 14-17, 2023.

Red Cross facing blood shortage, seeking donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeve and donate blood.

SCDOT to hold public meeting on Intersection improvement project in Lexington County

Upcoming SCDOT Public Involvement Meeting in Lexington County

Columbia Police: Midlands man reported missing found safe in Maryland

According to police, Tevon Combs, who was reported missing in July, was found safe in Maryland over the weekend

Prices at the pump down in the Midlands, Fall could see even lower gas prices, say experts

Average gasoline price in Columbia dropped 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week. Drivers are paying an average of $3.31 per gallon.

Disney, Spectrum reach agreement

Disney and Charter Communications announced on Monday that the companies struck an agreement to end a closely watched carriage dispute, a move that will restore access to channels like ESPN and ABC to the nation’s second largest cable television provider’s nearly 15 million subscribers.