New Richland County Treasurer sworn in today
The new Richland County Treasurer was officially sworn in today.
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Cyclists stop at Newberry College as they continue "Ride to End Alz" journey
On Friday, cyclists finished their 68 mile ride for the day at Newberry College. "Ride To End Alz" is a group cycling event that covers 255 miles across the Midlands and the entire state.
Dominion Energy: Tree trimming continues this week in several neighborhoods
Dominion Energy announced tree trimming activities will continue this week.
Amnesty program for parking ticket late fees underway in City of Columbia
The City of Columbia Parking Services is offering an amnesty program for the month of July
SLED: Sheriff's office captain charged with misconduct in office
The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced a former Captain with the Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office has been charged with misconduct in office and petit larceny.
Officers with Columbia PD undergo autism training
"Once you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism. No two of them are the same. So this gives officers kind of the view on the spectrum of autism, what their behaviors can look like in a crisis, and that it's not necessarily malicious or the intent is to hurt themselves or others, but how can they de-escalate the situation on scene and help this person get to safety," Turner says.
ABC's of Education: S.C Philharmonic gets $15k grant from Art Commission
The South Carolina Arts Commission gives the South Carolina Philharmonic a gift that's truly music to their ears
River Bluff H.S. Principal, family return after near fatal accident in Hawaii
The family of a River Bluff High School Principal is back on the east coast after surviving a near fatal accident in Hawaii.
Kershaw deputies arrest woman accused of shooting her husband
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office has arrested a woman they say is accused of shooting her husband.
SC DEW's traveling job fair aims to reduce rural unemployment
Even with so many open positions, South Carolina’s unemployment rate is a little more than 3 percent.
Allen University to purchase land for new football stadium
Allen University's football team is getting a home of its own.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon named Sheriff of the Year
Congratulations are in order for a Midlands Sheriff!
UPDATE: Lake Murray Blvd./St. Andrews Rd. open to traffic; water main temporarily repaired
The South Carolina Department of Transportation says a water main has been temporarily repaired after a break caused an intersection to shut down.
Lake City High School student-athletes, coach in hospital after vehicle accident
A vehicle carrying a Lake City High School football coach and four student-athletes were involved in an accident this afternoon, says Florence County School District Three.
Richland man pleaded guilty for illegal possession of a firearm
A Richland County man was sentenced to over four years in federal prison, says the U.S. Department of Justice.
Hundreds of cyclists gearing up for 15th Ride to End Alzheimer's
Hundreds of cyclists are riding through the Palmetto state this week for a good cause!
Infant surrendered in Spartanburg under Safe Haven Act
An infant has been surrendered under the Safe Haven Act in Spartangburg County.
Vehicle pursuit ends in arrest and multiple charges for guns, drugs
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office arrested a man following a vehicle pursuit.
Police seek alleged 7-Eleven shoplifter
Lexington Police are seeking an alleged 7-Eleven store shoplifter.
FDA approves 1st birth control pill for use without prescription
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill in the United States that can be sold without a prescription Thursday.
Coroner: Lancaster Co. teen drowns in Lake Wateree
The Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office says an 18 year old man drowned on Lake Wateree Wednesday.
ABC's of Education: Allen University hits the road
Allen University, One of Columbia's Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) is getting ready to hit the road to give incoming students in the last phase of their enrollment process a early welcome to the collegiate family.
Local Living: Laser Lights and more in the Midlands
A look at some events happening across the Midlands in Local Living
Man arrested during internet crimes case
Lexington Police arrested a man after he engaged in sexual conversation with someone he believed was a young teenage girl.
Association rallies in support of labor union representing S.C. dock workers
The International Longshoremen's Association rallied at the State House today in support of a labor union that represents dock workers in South Carolina.
