Ultralight aircraft crash near Newberry County Airport
An investigation is underway the after the crash of an ultralight aircraft near the Newberry County Airport.
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SC DNR: New Boater Education Requirement
According to SC DNR, Beginning August 18, individuals born after July 1, 2007 will be required to pass an approved boater education course before driving a boat.
Maxcy Gregg swimming pool temporarily closed for maintenance
The Maxcy Gregg swimming pool is temporarily closed for maintenance. The closure began Thursday, July 20
SCDOT: Construction at I-20 and Monticello Road this Weekend
SCDOT says there will be temporary traffic impacts of road construction on Monticello Road (SC-215) at the intersection of Interstate 20 Eastbound in Richland County
Tax Free Weekend in SC kicks off August 4
South Carolina's annual tax free weekend runs August 4 at 12 a.m. until August 6 at 11:59 p.m
Columbia Warriors Hockey Game to support local Military Veterans this weekend
Flight Adventure Park in Irmo at 3pm Saturday- Columbia Warriors Hockey Game to support local Military Veterans
Fairfield deputies say thieves are targeting residential mailboxes
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Department is asking residents in and around the Ridgeway area of the county. According to authorities, over the past week, deputies have received multiple reports of people who live in the area having items taken from the mailboxes.
Man accused of scrapping more than $1 million dollars worth of employers equipment, keeping funds
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Seneca man has been charged after more than $1 million dollars worth of equipment belonging to his former employer was scrapped.
A Little Happy Shop opens its doors to customers in Five Points
Five Points welcomed a new store today.
"You are not forgotten" -- Fort Jackson National Cemetery holds Unclaimed Veterans service
"Everyone of these regardless of background, regardless of race, creed, color, whatever. We are brothers and sisters. We all have served and we all wrote the same check. Some of them got cashed. Mine has yet to be," Field says.
Deputies: Missing 13-year-old in Newberry County found safe
Newberry County deputies say a teenager was found safe after he went missing.
Fairfield authorities warn public of mail theft happening in Ridgeway area
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of thefts from residential mailboxes in the Ridgeway area.
Local Living: Primetime in the Park event and more in the Midlands Friday
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UPDATE: Hope Ferry Road at Sunset Blvd. open to traffic
The Lexington Police says the cause of the collision at Hope Ferry Road was failure to yield to the right of way.
Columbia Firefighters respond to kitchen fire on Lindella Street
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says they responded to a house fire on Lindella Street on Friday afternoon.
SLED: 4 inmates pleaded guilty in deadly Lee Correctional Institution riot
Four inmates pleaded guilty to multiple charges for their part in the deadly riot at the Lee Correctional Institution in 2018.
Fairfield Co. jury finds man guilty of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A Fairfield County jury found Carlos A. Cesmas-Gomez guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (2nd Degree).
Columbia Warriors to host ice hockey game this weekend to support local veterans
If you can't stand the heat this summer, head inside to cool off on the ice! The Columbia Warriors are back with another community ice hockey game this weekend and they want you to be a part of it to help support our local military veterans!
EPA: Carbon dioxide bad for humans well being
A U.S. Appeals Court shot down the notion to sue and challenge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) results. The agency's findings in a study say greenhouse gasses including carbon dioxide are hurtful, and harmful to the health and well being of humans.
Kershaw deputies investigate second gun store robbed in a week
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking gun dealers to secure their firearms after second gun store is robbed in one week
SC task force hopes to prevent human trafficking through new initiative
The attorney general’s office warns that traffickers frequently use the internet and social media to find their victims.
ABC's of Education: One Midlands school district is expanding
In our ABC's of Education we take a closer look at one Midlands school that is growing.
Cayce Police Department's "Character Camp" teaches kids positive attributes
Honesty, dependability, and motivation -- those are just a few of the characteristics that children are learning about at the Cayce Police Department's 2nd annual "Character Camp" at Cayce Elementary School.
2 arrested for their roles in 2021 shooting, armed robbery
Lexington deputies arrested two men who allegedly shot into a house during an armed robbery in 2021.
Richland Library Welcomes Fall Artists-in-Residence
Richland Library announced it's newest Artists-in-Residence, the Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab).
