Local Living: A look at some weekend events in the Midlands
In our look at Local Living, we're headed to the zoo and more.
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Deputies: Man arrested for burglary on Highway 23
A man is charged with burglary second-degree and grand larceny in Saluda County.
Teachers’ advocates challenge private school voucher program in South Carolina
A group of South Carolina parents and teachers’ advocates filed a challenge Thursday to a new Republican-backed law allowing taxpayer dollars to help families pay for private schools.
Columbia mayor partners with delivery service to help families in Columbia Food Deserts
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is joining forces with food delivery service Instacart to launch new a program.
City of Columbia to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. food drive
The City of Columbia said the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive is coming back for another year.
Safely dispose your expired meds on National Take Back Day
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) said on Saturday, Oct.23, everyone is encouraged to drop off unused or expired prescription drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day.
Three charged in Lee Co. murder
Deputies say the victim, Karon Commander died from his injuries after he was found shot at Sambo's Grocery Store on Sumter Highway on October 18th.
Deputies arrest second suspect in connection to MLILY bomb threat
Fairfield Co., SC. (WOLO) --- The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has made a second arrest in connection with a bomb threat that was directed at the MLILY plant Wednesday. Thursday evening, authorities…
IMPROVING BELVEDERE: Lawmakers work to restore former glory to historic Columbia neighborhood
Representative Howard says he hopes to acquire more funds in the future to transform more neighborhoods in Columbia.
Man pleads guilty to Obstructing Justice in murder of Transgender woman
The United States Department of Justice says a South Carolina man plead guilty Thursday to Obstructing Justice in a December 2019 murder of a transgender woman, and now face up to 20 years in prison
Sea turtle released into wild after head start program at Riverbanks Zoo
"Us being able to raise them up instead of them going into the wild at say less than a pound, they're going into the wild at more than 20 pounds. So that two years of extra time learning how to swim and how to forage, and gaining some weight and size really gives them a good chance at survival," says Bottini.
SCDMV offering services with grocery store kiosks
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) announced a new way to do certain DMV transactions.
Local Living: Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo underway at Riverbanks Zoo
USC United Campus workers calling for wage increase
According to organizers, around 700 workers have signed a petition for better pay.
“I’m the most excited person in the world”: Midlands man describes winning the lottery
A Midlands man has described how happy he is to be a lottery winner, according to S.C. Lottery officials.
DHEC to require reports of "tranq" overdoses
According to an agency spokesperson, the order "requires all physicians and healthcare practitioners, institutions and providers who test for the presence of xylazine in victims of overdoses to report laboratory-confirmed positive results to DHEC within three business days or face a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 a day for each violation."
Traffic Alert: Lane reopens after woman seen falling from bridge onto Interstate
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department said one eastbound lane on I-26 from Lake Murray Boulevard toward Harbison was temporarily closed after a woman was seen falling onto the interstate.
Halloween Safety tips from Columbia-Richland Fire Dept.
The Columbia-Richland Fire wants to keep you safe this Halloween. They are reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe
Project Safe Neighborhoods receives nearly $500K grant
US Attorney Adair Buroughs says the US Dept. of Justice awarded $482,804 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods in South Carolina.
Investigation underway after inmate found non-responsive
Officials say detention center staff discovered the detainee non-responsive in his cell around 7:15 Thursday morning.
Christmas comes early with the 48th annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic at the State Fairgrounds this weekend!
Discounted tickets are available online until midnight tonight!
Traffic Alert: Power restored following a DUI collision on S. Lake Dr., SC-6
Dominion Energy's outage tracker says power has been restored along Gibson Road after a DUI collision knocked down a power pole last night.
RCSD asks for bond to be denied for teenage driver charged in officer-involved shooting
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
New Education Funding Dashboard provides spending transparency, comparisons between SC school districts
"This is going to be such an important step forward in helping us explain to parents, to the public, to interested citizens, how their hard earned dollars are being spent to deliver real results for our students," says SC Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
SLED: Man charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct on SC State Campus
According to an incident report, the assault took place at Hugine Suites on College Ave.
