Columbia Museum of Art offering free admission today
The Columbia Museum of Art is offering the public free admission today in honor of Juneteenth.
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Power restored after outage at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport says power has been restored after a leak caused an outage on Saturday.
Town of Hopkins' 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration begins today
The Town of Hopkins is having their 5th annual Juneteenth celebration today.
DHEC encourages life-saving blood donations on World Sickle Cell Day
In observance of World Sickle Cell Day, the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control is providing information and the resources available for individuals living with the disease.
SCDNR to offer free boat inspections on July 4th weekend
The S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will be offering free boat inspections at public boat landings state-wide.
Juneteenth parade cancelled due to weather concerns
There are several other Juneteenth events scheduled throughout the Midlands
Volunteers needed for R1 CHAMPS school mentoring initiative
Richland One School District is looking for both men and women to volunteer in district schools this 2023-2024 school year as R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making A Positive Shift).
RCSD investigate stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Sunday, June 18th.
Richland County Government offices closed for June 19 holiday
Richland County Government offices will close June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
New report from SC Agencies spotlights social isolation in Senior Adults
According to The South Carolina Institute of Mental and Public Health and The South Carolina Department on Aging, the release of its new report, entitled "Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health," shines light on the health risks of social isolation in older adults and serves as a call to action for agencies around the state.
ON THE ROAD: Aiken
Sitting 20 minutes north of Augusta, Aiken boasts historic homes on streets draped with live oaks.
Power Outage at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
According to CAE, at approximately 2 a.m. this morning, a drainage leak caused the main electrical power bus to short resulting in a power outage on the secured side of the airport.
A look at some area Juneteenth events
Several places are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend
City of Columbia free Summer concert series: 'Groovin’ in the Garden' Saturday
Groovin’ in the Garden : The City of Columbia announced its latest free Summer concert series Saturday
Military Matters: Missing soldier laid to rest Saturday
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- in tonight's military matters...The Lexington Police Department will be escorting the body of United States Army Air Forces Technical Sergeant Ralph Richardson Junior. He served in world war ii and…
ABC's of Education: Lexington Medical Center's Partners Program
Summer season officially kicks off next week, and The Lexington Medical Center is once again teaming up with area high schools to offer students internships. The goal of the Partners Program is to give young adults a chance to get hands on experience in the medical field.
Endangered Gopher frogs released to boost numbers
An endangered species is getting a boost from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Incarcerated fathers voice bedtime stories for their children
"I always talk to him and tell him to always shoot for what he wants, to be what he wants to be in life. And this ain't the place to be at. Everybody makes mistakes, but you gotta correct them and do better. That's why I chose this book," says the inmate.
Lexington Police: Officers to assist in funeral escort of WWII veteran
Lexington Police are telling travelers to be aware that officers will be assisting in the funeral escort of a WWII veteran who was declared missing in action on August 1, 1943.
Palmetto Boys and Girls celebrate this year's class
Today at the State House, hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year's class.
Injured bear removed from tree in Dillon County, later euthanized
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says a bear was removed from a tree in Dillon County after it was injured.
GoFundMe started for fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the fiance of Staff Sgt. Jaime Contreras.
Wreck damages tombstones and graves at local cemetery
Multiple tombstones and graves were damaged after a truck crashed in a local cemetery yesterday.
Lexington man sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm
A Lexington man was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Columbia VA Health Care System to host job fair
The Columbia VA Health Care System will host a Job Fair on June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
