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Meet our Pet of the Week: Sally!

Sally is a precious 3 month old pup looking for her 'furever' home through Columbia Animal Services! You can take advantage of their $13 October adoption special and bring her home this week!

Murdaugh gets retrial hearing in murder case amid jury tampering allegations

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has remanded the Alex Murdaugh murder case back to circuit court for a hearing on Murdaugh's claims of jury tampering by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill.

South Carolina State Fair hosts Military Appreciation and Fallen Heroes tribute

This week the South Carolina State Fair is remembering our fallen heroes and honoring those who are currently serving in the military.

Annual 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. The food drive will help benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank

Scott files for South Carolina 2024 Presidential Primary, greets supporters at Doc's BBQ

Scott addressed his polling position by saying, "The harder we work, the luckier we get. I am so excited to be home in South Carolina. We continue to have a positive message. Hope and opportunity goes a long way. We need a candidate who will restore hope, create opportunities, and unite our country. I thank God that I'm that candidate."

Columbia Police investigate afternoon shooting

Police say one man was found with a life threatening gunshot wound.

Georgia teens arrested in Midlands car break-ins

Lexington County deputies say two teens are in custody with a string of more than 30 car break-ins in the area.

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.