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South Carolina babies born on May 29 eligible for special grant

South Carolina babies born May 29 will get a special birthday gift from the state.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SCSM's Friday late nights, Lake Murray Palooza, Congressman Clyburn hosting annual fish fry

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SC becomes final state to criminalize "revenge porn"

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by fellow lawmakers to sign the "Disclosure of Intimate Images" bill into law, making what's referred to as "revenge porn" -- illegal.

City of Columbia Mayor's Office partners with EMS CLOSET to launch clothing drive

City officials say, volunteer-driven nonprofit EMS CLOSET is launching its annual "On the Right Foot: Back-to-School Clothing Drive" beginning on May 29, in partnership with the Mayor's Office.

Lexington man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 27-year-old has been arrested on two charges of the sexual exploitation of a minor.

SC Governor Henry McMaster signs Disclosure of Intimate Images bill

SC Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for the Disclosure of Intimate Images Bill (H. 3058).

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Richland County Public Education Partners to host Literacy Leap Book Fair

Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) is hosting a Literacy Leap Book Fair to inspire young readers.

Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace

Dr. Annie Andrews, the South Carolina Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in 2022, says she's running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026, challenging the four-term incumbent in part due to what she characterized as his waffling positions over the course of his political career.

South Carolina's budget passes with a big raise in lawmaker pay

The South Carolina General Assembly likely met for the last time this year Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.

Local leaders share warnings, praise for Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill"

After passing in the House, a bill known by President Trump as the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" is a step closer to being signed into law. However the document that's over 1,000 pages long is bringing mixed emotions from local leaders.

Sumter School District to provide Summer meals for Sumter County children

Sumter School District officials say registration for free Summer meals will be opening next month.

Local Living: 4th annual Black Tie Affair

Congressman Clyburn to Host his "World Famous Annual Fish Fry" in Columbia

Congressman Clyburn to Host his "World Famous Annual Fish Fry"

SCDOT: Night-time closures of I-20 Eastbound off ramp at Broad River Road to happen

SCDOT says there will be temporary night-time closures of the I-20 Eastbound off-ramp at the Broad River Road interchange (Exit 65) beginning on Wednesday, May 28 at 11 p.m.

Gov. Henry McMaster signs Tort Reform, Liquor Liability Bill into law

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined on Wednesday, May 28, by members of the General Assembly and the business community for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3430, Tort Reform and Liquor Liability.

SC bill mandates fastened seatbelts on golf carts for children under 12

A new South Carolina bill says children under 12 must wear seatbelts.

South Carolina legal community unites against federal deportation tactics in open letter

Over 230 South Carolina lawyers and former judges are working to raise awareness and speak out against the Federal Government's ongoing deportation efforts.

Dutch Fork firefighters respond to reported elementary school fire

Dutch Fork firefighters responded to a reported Wednesday morning fire at an elementary school, said fire officials.

Columbia City Council defers vote on conversion therapy ban for 2nd time

"For two years it was quiet and you have an attorney general now and a senator now, who are running for governor. We didn't create this," he says.

Columbia man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC AG Alan Wilson says a Columbia man has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor.

C.a. Johnson's Commencement Ceremony '25

Graduation season underway in the Midlands

Graduation ceremonies for Richland School District One high schools took place throughout the day at Colonial Life Arena.

Coroner identifies body found in Congaree River as missing USC student

According to the Richland-County Sheriff's Department, a witness called dispatch at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday stating he saw what he believed to be a dead body in the Congaree River.