ABC's of Education: Lexington Two Schools to offer free breakfast, lunch
Lexington School District Two is also offering students throughout the district free breakfast and lunch in the upcoming school year.
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DHEC seeks public’s help tracking West Nile Virus
DHEC wants your help tracking the West Nile Virus.
Black Educators discuss black history education in South Carolina
Florida’s new set of standards on how black history should be taught in public school is drawing some criticism.
LEARNING MADE FUN: Sumter School District reveals three new educational opportunities
Both the STEM explorer and the cyber security unit will be making stops for all the district’s grade levels.
Rapid Shelter Columbia requests hygiene products and other donations
"Really we're looking for items like hygiene products, so -- soap, conditioner, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower shoes, towels, washcloths... really anything you can think of that you need at home to be comfortable, we're asking for items like that," Wall says.
Local Living: Guardians of the Night K9 5K, plus National Night out Kickoff
Guardians of the Night K9 5K fundraiser this weekend in our look at Local Living
Irmo High School teacher accused of giving a minor THC gummies and sexual items
Irmo High School teacher Brianna Carpenter is being held at Lexington Co. Detention Center after she was accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature.
Historic cupola to be added to Babcock building on Bull Street
ABC Columbia has a look at the well-known cupola before it is restored to its rightful place atop the historic Babcock Building on Bull Street.
Richland deputies arrest man accused of murder on Lester Drive
Richland deputies say a man has been arrested for the July 10 murder of Stephen Wilson.
American Red Cross assisting family in Richland County after home fire
The American Red Cross is assisting four people whose Flamingo Drive home in Columbia was damaged by a fire last night.
Richland School District Two students to receive free meals this school year
Richland School District Two students at 25 schools and centers will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year.
South Carolina man charged with sex trafficking of four victims
Aaron T. Simmons, 26, of Greenville forced three adult women to engage in commercial sex between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the indictment.
Columbia men arrested on criminal solicitation of a minor
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrests of two Columbia men on four total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Lanes reopened after accident on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road
The Lexington Police Department says an outbound lane has reopened after a collision on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road.
Richland County Deputies host 13th Annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting their 13th annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K. The event will raise money for the RCSD K9 unit.
ABC's of Education: Benedict graduate goes from intern to full time
In our ABC's of Education, a year after completing an internship with Dominion Energy, one Benedict College graduate is set to start a full-time job with the company.
Orangeburg sports complex prepares to host major youth baseball tournament
“It’s going to have tremendous economic impact," Evering said. "We’re anticipating anywhere from 30 to 50 thousand people."
SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal overnight collisions in Midlands
The Highway Patrol is investigating a pair of fatal overnight collisions in the Midlands.
South Carolina produces 8th most pro golfers
South Carolina produces 8th most pro golfers in the country and five of them are from right here in the Midlands!
Newberry Co. man sentenced 45 years for criminal sexual conduct with four-year-old
A Newberry County man was sentenced to 45 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
New fish attraction sites coming to Lake Wateree
If you are planning a fishing trip, you may want to try Lake Wateree.
Irmo Police: Lake Murray Boulevard eastbound down to one lane
Irmo Police says additional lanes closed this morning due to repairs.
Pet of the Week: Royal!
Royal certainly lives up to her name; she is such a sweet and gentle princess! Adopt her today through Lexington County Animal Services.
ABC's of Education: 2023 HBCU Scholars named by White House
The White House initiative is recognizing its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars with 102 being reward for their accomplishments in academics and leadership. the 2023 hbcu scholars are the largest cohort…
Passenger killed in deadly Columbia car crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the passenger in a car that was involved in a Monday morning accident has died.
