SCDOT: West Ave. South bridge at Duckford Branch in Sumter County to close for maintenance
There is a traffic alert for drivers in Sumter County that commute using the bridge off West Avenue South beginning August 14
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Disaster trained volunteers from South Carolina Red Cross headed to Hawaii to aid Wildfire victims
Red Cross South Carolina says six disaster-trained volunteers are headed to support disaster relief in Hawaii
ABC's of Education: Thanking teachers during 'Educators Appreciation Month'
Summer break may be over for most people in the education field. But before teachers get knee deep in homework assignments, giving tests, and teaching students in various subjects, one company wants to give all educators one last hoorah.
Gov. McMaster signs bill that helps early childhood education
First Steps is a program first created by the General Assembly in 1999 that expands access to early childhood education and prepares children for kindergarten.
Over 60 Veterans enjoy 11th Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Murray Sailing Club
In partnership with Dominion Energy and the Wounded Warrior Project, the Troop Appreciation Foundation held its 11th Annual Fishing Derby at the Lake Murray Sailing Club -- providing around 60 Veterans with a day of fishing.
Maui wildfires rage: Red Cross helping
Evacuations are underway on Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui as wildfires rage across both islands
Columbia Police arrest man connected to a gas station shooting that injured two
Columbia police say they have arrested a man connected to a shooting at a gas station that injured two people Wednesday night.
Historic Babcock Building Cupola ceremony and restoration update
Ceremony held for the reconstruction of the historic Babcock Building's landmark cupola
Coroner identifies man who died after running from Lexington County Deputies
Coroner: Man who died after apprehension by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies is identified
Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial bill signing of First Steps Bill
Out of the State House, Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial bill signing of First Steps Bill
LCSD: Man dies after running from Lexington County Deputies
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is trying to determine how a man that ran from deputies ended up dead.
BECOMING A BULLDOG: Large freshman class arrives at SC State
With so much interest in the school, the university is having to look for more housing options for its students.
Richland County School District One celebrates new school year
Wednesday morning, teachers and district employees gathered in Dreher High School's auditorium to kick off a new year.
Local Living: Clear the Shelter Event
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter event.
Tugboat filled with diesel fuel sinks off of SC coast
According to the US Coast Guard the 59 foot boat sank Tuesday night three miles off the coast.
Back to School Bus Stop Safety from Columbia Fire
Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have children riding a bus each day from the Columbia Fire Department
Drivers reminded of intersection closure in Irmo
The City of Columbia says the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs.
West Avenue South Bridge in Sumter County set to close for maintenance
SCDOT says the bridge on West Avenue South (S43-52) at Duckford Branch in Sumter County will be closed to thru traffic starting Monday, August 14, for maintenance
NC parents accused of taking children from Midlands foster home
According to deputies, Branch and Ritchey took the children to North Carolina and hid them from their legal guardians and law enforcement.
ABC's of Education: SC State University sends reminders to students ahead of new semester
South Carolina State University is sending a reminder to incoming and students returning to the University for this fall semester. Campus will soon be bustling with students as residence halls open their doors.
Prisma to offer grief classes for children who've lost loved ones
One in 10 children will experience the death of a loved one by the age of 18. According to Prisma officials the hardest part is coping with that loss.
UPDATE: RCSD arrests man suspected of stealing police cruiser
RCSD, Lexington County Sheriff's arrest man accused stealing a RCSD police cruiser over the weekend.
Maxcy Gregg public swimming pool set to reopen Thursday
Officials say maintenance repairs have been completed on the Maxcy Gregg public swimming pool
SHORTFALL: Red Cross asking for donors to give blood during month of August
More people are now able to give blood after recent changes in the Red Cross eligibility guidelines.
Charging stations and battery production -- USC professor discusses future of electric vehicles
In July, seven automakers pledged over $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across North America -- which officials say could double the approximate 900 charging ports currently available across South Carolina.
