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Broadway in Columbia announces 2023-2024 season

Several Broadway hits are coming to Columbia!

"The Month of the Military Child" honors sacrifices, challenges faced by kids of service men and women

Fort Jackson officials say children of military parents make sacrifices too -- whether its through moving to different cities and leaving behind friends, or having less time with a deployed parent.

UPDATE: Pine Grove Elementary classes go to E-Learning following ruptured pipe

Richland School District 1 says a ruptured water line was identified as the cause for the flooding that led to classes being canceled today at Pine Grove Elementary School.

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Kershaw Sheriff: 14 year-old runaway teen found safe

A teen has been located safe after she ran away from her home in the Saddlebrook Subdivision in Lugoff on April 31.

Midlands Events: Artist’s Vista, Columbia Food & Wine Festival

Midlands Events: Artista Vista, Columbia Food & Wine Festival

Mark your calenders, there are plenty of events happening around the Midlands this month.

Lemonade Twins hold 2nd Easter Egg Hunt featuring food trucks, face paint

The Lemonade Twins are at it again!

S.C. Dept. of Transportation: I-77 Northbound bridges re-opened

The South Carolina Department of Transportation says I-77 Northbound bridges are back open, more than 24 hours ahead of schedule.

10th annual Fire Truck Pull raises funds to support Curing Kids Cancer

Teams from across the Midlands came together to pull for cures in the fight against childhood cancers.

Juvenile arrested for arson at A.C. Flora High School

A juvenile has been charged with arson for a fire that occurred in a girls' bathroom at A.C. Flora High School on March 16.

Armed robbery suspect assisted by three juveniles

Sumter County deputies says an individual was arrested on March 28 for armed robbery with a deadly weapon and assault and battery in the 1st degree.

DHEC: Food Grade decals to be updated with QR codes for easier public access to inspection reviews

DHEC is making it easier for customers to review retail food establishments' inspection histories by adding QR codes to the Food Grade decals located at entrances.

Sumter, Beaufort counties' Sales Tax rates to change starting May 1

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) announced beginning on May 1, the Sales Tax rate in Beaufort County will increase form 6% to 7%.

Driver dies after crashing into a utility pole & tree in Clarendon County

Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after crashing into a pole and a tree Sunday night on Loss Brook Road in Clarendon.

Suspect charged in stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Two men injured after shooting in Columbia

Two men are recovering after being shot in Columbia on Friday, March 31st on the 2600 block of Chestnut Street.

Stabbing incident under investigation in Richland County

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is working to learn more about a stabbing that happened on Friday, March 31st.

USC hosting “A Celebration of Dawn Staley featuring ABC's Robin Roberts”

The University of South Carolina announced the second annual "A Celebration of Dawn Staley featuring Robin Roberts

SC State Fair hosting Spring Fair Food drive-thru in April

The annual Spring Fair Food drive-thru at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds is April 16—22

Ft. Jackson kicks off Month of the Military Child with a fun walk

Fort Jackson is celebrating military children this April during Month of the Military Child.

Prisma Health offering free screenings for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month

Prisma Health is providing free head and neck cancer screenings on April 19 from 8 am—1 p.m. in recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.

South Carolina’s streak ends in maybe Boston’s final game

South Carolina’s shot at perfection is over, and so is its chance to repeat as national champion.

Walk a Mile Fundraiser at State House for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a local nonprofit is kicking it off with their 14th annual Walk a Mile Fundraiser in honor of survivors.

Clark, Iowa end perfect South Carolina season in Final Four

Caitlin Clark had another sensational game with 41 points to help Iowa spoil South Carolina’s perfect season with a 77-73 victory on Friday night in the Final Four.