FOR THE LOVE OF FLYING: Orangeburg airport recognizes local aviation hero
The Bamberg native served for 22 years in the Air Force and while he may be humble, Joye has taught hundreds of other pilots their craft.
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FDA: Ingredient in cold, flu medicine determined ineffective
The Food and Drug Administration Advisory Panel determined a key ingredient Phenylephrine, which can be found in over the counter cold medicine is not effective.
Family operated bakery closing after 30 years
"One thing I'm proud of is that we've always said we're not just a bakery, but we're a ministry in the community. So seeing us have to not being able to have that opportunity again right now, is very hard because it's not only about us, it's about the people that we serve," LaMar Wilson says.
Local Living: Drive Electric Columbia hosts EV event Saturday at Soda City Market
In this look at Local Living, "Drive Electric Columbia" is taking part in National Drive Electric Week with an event at Soda City Market
Man sentenced in deadly boating accident
A man was sentenced to 10 years for a fatal boat crash on Lake Murray in 2019.
Murdaugh attorneys accuse State of acting in "bad faith" in motion for new trial
The request for a new trial was made after defense attorneys say "Colleton County Clerk of Court, Rebecca Hill, engaged in deliberate jury tampering for money and publicity."
Lexington Deputies: Gaston man accused of having more than 800 grams of meth in home
According to Lexington County Deputies, a Gaston man has been arrested after finding more than 800 grams of meth inside his home
Bierkeller Brewing Company holds grand opening in Columbia
Bierkeller Brewing Company holds officials grand opening in Columbia off Canalside Street
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Red Cross names local HBCU Ambassadors
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month but the American Red Cross says patients fight the disease 365 days a year
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar theft from clients
He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud, one count bank fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and 14 counts of money laundering.
Police: Man used fake ID to withdraw thousands from victim's account
Investigators say it happened at First Palmetto Bank on August 14th.
Local Law enforcement take part in Child Passenger Safety Week
It is Child Passenger Safety Week in the Midlands
Alex Murdaugh plans to do something he hasn’t yet done in court — plead guilty
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is expected to step before a judge Thursday and do something he hasn’t done in the two years since his life of privilege and power started to unravel: plead guilty to a crime.
Dept. of Corrections investigates inmate death as homicide
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says an inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning.
SCHP investigate deadly Oconee County accident
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to look into the cause of a deadly accident involving two cars in Oconee County
Over 100 employers awaited jobseekers at SC Works Midlands career fair
"Their talents are in high demand. You know you look around, there's different careers to choose from, whether it's working for local government, working for private industries. It's wonderful to have options and we want to place their talent with a career they're comfortable with," says City of Columbia Councilman Will Brennan.
Sumter Police investigating shooting that left one man dead and another injured
Sumter Police say they are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured
Governor's office: Books for Less opening new SC warehouse distribution operation
The SC Governor's office announced that Books for Less is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs
South Carolina women senators who fought abortion ban to receive JFK Profile in Courage award
During the filibuster the senators - Republicans Katrina Shealy, Sandy Senn, and Penry Gustafson, Democrat Margie Bright Matthews, and independent Mia McLeod — took turns “describing the complexities of pregnancy and the reproductive system, the dangers of lack of access to contraception, and inadequate privacy laws,” award officials said in written release.
Rep. James E. Clyburn writing book about eight Black congressmen from the 19th century
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn is working on a history book he calls a “passion project”: The story of the eight Black congressmen who represented South Carolina in the decades immediately following the Civil War.
Police: Caretaker stole $25K in jewelry, silverware from wheelchair bound woman
Police say they recovered most of the stolen items at area pawn shops.
Traffic upgrades to Summit Parkway/Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland Co.
Summit Parkway and Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland County are scheduled for upgrades
USC holds first State of the University
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis delivered his first state of the University address Tuesday.
CPD now investigating 'suspicious' death as homicide
The death of a 66 year old woman that began as a 'suspicious' death is now being investigated as a homicide by Columbia Police.
Employers collaborate during "Workforce Development Symposium" at Williams-Brice Stadium
"Just imagine if we could fill those 80,000 jobs. That would create billions more in economic activity, so that's the challenge that we're here to discuss today," says Bob Morgan, President of the SC Chamber of Commerce.
