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Irmo Fire District thanking community for support after the loss of Firefighter James M. Muller

The Irmo Fire District is speaking out after the death of Firefighter James Michael Muller.

Memorial Day Travel up, Gas prices down over last year

Nearly 3.4 million travelers are expected to fly this Memorial Day, an increase of 11% over last year

Memorial Day marks beginning of '100 Deadly Days of Summer'

SC Troopers say Memorial Day will mark the beginning of the "100 deadly days of summer."

USC's School of Music hosts free Memorial Day concert

USC's School of Music's Palmetto Concert Band is offering you a chance to observe the memorial day holiday with a free concert.

City of Columbia offices closed in observance of Memorial Day

The City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Irmo Mayor mourns loss of Firefighter, flags to be flown at half-staff

Irmo Mayor Barry Walker is mourning the Passing of Firefighter J. Michael Muller who died during a multi alarm apartment fire

Richland Co. Recreation Commission: Hopkins Pool closed for Summer Season

The Richland County Recreation Commission says they have decided to keep Hopkins Park Pool closed this season due to safety concerns.

Local Living: Toucan Tuesdays at the zoo

Toucan Tuesdays are returning to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Memorial Day marks beginning of '100 deadly days of summer' according to SCHP

"During the 78 hour Memorial Day holiday period last year, in South Carolina, unfortunately we had 17 individuals lose their lives in vehicle related collisions," Tidwell says.

IRIS FESTIVAL: Decades-old tradition kicks off at Sumter's Swan Lake

With hundreds of vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, car shows, a petting zoo and more, there really is something for everyone.

1 firefighter killed, 6 transported to hospital after 3-alarm fire

Firefighters in Columbia say they responded to the Tropical Ridge apartments off of Stoneridge Dr. to a 3-alarm fire.

Former Lexington County deputy charged with disorderly conduct

A former Lexington County deputy has been arrested after being accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex.

Gov. McMaster orders flags to be flown half-staff in observance of Memorial Day

Governor Henry McMaster ordered the flags atop the State Capitol be flown at half-staff on May 29 until noon in observation of Memorial Day.

Lexington One provides update regarding school bus accident

Lexington Co. School District One says all 17 students and the bus driver involved in a May 25 school bus accident at A.C. Bouknight Road and Pond Branch Road have been released from the hospital.

2 arrested in alleged car jacking, robbery in Newberry County

Newberry authorities are investigating a possible car jacking and robbery in the Elanor/Wise Street area.

Lexington Coroner releases identity of Fox Fire Drive homicide victim

The Lexington Coroner released the identity of a man who died due to a single gunshot wound to the head.

SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver makes statement on Lexington One school bus collision

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver released a statement on the Lexington One school bus collision that happened on Thursday at an intersection near Gilbert in Lexington County.

School bus and tanker truck collide in South Carolina; 18 sent to hospital

A spokesperson for Lexington District One says a school bus was involved in an accident and multiple students were injured some transported to the hospital.

Lexington Coroner ID's man in fatal motorcycle accident

Lexington Co. Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual who died in a motorcycle accident on May 25 at approximately 7:30 p.m.