SCDNR offering free boat inspections for Labor Day weekend
If you plan on hitting the water this Labor Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources can make sure you're ship-shape and it won't cost you a dime.
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CDC marks increase in Midlands' COVID hospitalizations
According to the CDC, both Richland and Lexington Counties have seen a more than 60% increase in hospitalizations for COVID in the past week.
Lexington police seek suspect in AC thefts
Investigators say the man seen in this surveillance image took the units, valued at $1200, from Lowe's on Sunset Blvd. on August 14th.
Columbia Police announce temporary road closures for Saturday's Main Street Latin Festival
Temporary road closures for tomorrow's Main Street Latin Festival
Midlands man accused of attempting to solicit minor on-line
A spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office says Benjamin Catoe solicited a person he believed to be a minor for sex and encouraged them to produce child sexual abuse material.
West Nile detected among Columbia mosquitos
A city spokesperson says in an effort to control the insect's population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, the city will be spraying through the remainder of the summer.
City of Columbia offices will be closed on Labor Day
City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Gas Prices in SC averaging $3.41 per gallon
Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $3.41 per gallon, according to AAA.
Bond denied for Richland County Store owner accused in shooting of teen
Chow is charged in the shooting death of 14 year old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
High school football game cancelled due to surge in COVID
COVID is once again impacting the Midlands high school athletic calendar.
Deputies: Woman killed, man injured in Thursday night shooting
Richland Co. Deputies say what began as a response to a water leak turned into a murder investigation.
COMET to hand out free bottled water as part of its Hydrate Me Campaign
The COMET and its prime contractor RATP Dev are handing out free water in Columbia today through its Hydrate Me Campaign.
Richland Co. Sheriff's Department warning of scam calls
According to the Sheriff’s Department, scammers have been calling people and pretending to be RCSD Deputies.
Local Living: Repticon, Stomp the Swamp, and more
Take a look at some of the events happening around town in a look at your Local Living
Newberry College celebrates opening of new nursing facility
Previously, Newberry’s nursing program shared a building with other departments. Students and staff say that a new building will allow for better instruction.
Opinions vary after SC Supreme Court upholds fetal heartbeat law
Many are expressing their approval and disapproval after South Carolina Supreme Court ruling the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act constitutional.
New joint police substation opens in Orangeburg
The opening of a new substation at the corners of Goff Avenue and Buckley Street is a joint effort between Orangeburg's Department of Public Safety, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina State University, and Claflin University.
Local Living: Main Street Latin Festival this weekend
In our look at Local Living, we are talking about an event this weekend in the City of Columbia, the annual Main Street Latin Festival.
SC Gas prices could go up and down say travel experts
Prices at the pump are a little higher this week and they may go up and down through mid-September, say experts.
Store owner accused in teen's murder due in court Friday
According to a court docket, Rick Chow will have a bond hearing Friday at 9am.
SC State Head Coach Pough to retire after '23 season
The close of the 2023 football season will mark the end of an era for South Carolina State football.
Orangeburg Dept. Public Safety, SC State and Claflin partner to open new joint substation
The City of Orangeburg’s Dept. of Public Safety, SC State University, & Claflin University are collaborating to open a joint substation
More economic growth in Richland County with expansion of film producer facility
Richland County officials are announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building in Blythewood’s Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Charter Next Generation
Midlands man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
The SC Attorney General's Office says Alex Koon, 31, of West Columbia was arrested on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Midlands man and woman plead guilty to hate crime
According to the US Attorney's Office, in January and February of 2021 Gabriel Brunson, 20, and Sierra Fletcher, 21, specifically targeted Hispanic victims for armed robberies at places like gas stations and grocery stores.
