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South Carolina Connections Academy opens enrollments for 2023-24 school year

South Carolina Connections Academy enrollments for grades K-11/2023-24 school year are now open.

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Sumter Police respond to call, arrive at Summit Drive to investigate

Sumter officers are at the Summit Drive area after responding to a call after 9:30 a.m.

Columbia International University mourns loss of beloved student-athlete

Columbia International University is mourning the loss of student and athlete John-Hunter James after he was involved in a traffic accident in Georgia on March 6.

3 of 4 people kidnapped in Mexico confirmed from S.C.

Federal authorities have confirmed three people from South Carolina have been kidnapped in Mexico.

SC Forestry Commission suggest you delay outdoor burns

The South Carolina Forestry Commission says low humidity in addition to high winds that are expected Tuesday and Wednesday of this week could create the perfect conditions for outdoor burns to quickly become wildfires.

Black Balloon Day honors lives lost to drug overdoses in Lexington and Richland Counties

The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council held its annual Black Balloon Day -- honoring lives lost to drug abuse in Lexington and Richland counties in 2022.

Scout Motors to bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands

Scout Motors is bringing its first manufacturing plant to Blythewood. The company says it will build an all electric next generation trucks and SUVs and the $2 billion investment will bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands.

City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts calls for volunteers

Volunteers will count pedestrians and cyclists at one location for two hours.

Columbia gas prices average $3.00 per gallon

Gas prices in Columbia have risen five cents this past week.

Columbia man arrested in shooting incident after fleeing scene

Newberry deputies arrested 28 year-old Tyrell Rakeem Sanders for a shooting incident that happened on Gray Street, in the Helena Community.

Fairfield Coroner identifies 19 year-old in fatal vehicle collision

The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the individual who was involved in a fatal collision on State Hwy 213 near Alston Rd. in Jenkinsville in the early hours of March 6.

Accident involving train, pedestrian under investigation

Troopers say it happened near the intersection of Two Notch Rd. and Fashion Dr. around 10am.

Driver hurt in crash after vehicle rolled over

Irmo firefighters responded to a wreck yesterday that caused a vehicle to roll over, trapping the driver inside.

Woman arrested after puppies found in trash bag

Spartanburg officials say nine puppies were found in a trash bag in the woods last month.

Columbia Police: Suspect in weekend shooting incident at Walmart turns himself in

Columbia Police says the suspect responsible for shooting and injuring a man outside the Walmart on Garners Ferry Road has turned himself in.

Columbia Police mourns loss of Officer Tony Rhinehart

Columbia Police are mourning the loss of one of their own today.

Irmo Police Chief addresses fake social media post regarding homicide

The Irmo Police Department has addressed a fake social media post that has been circulating regarding the homicide at the Kroger on Feb. 14.

2023 Veteran's Expo to provide military families with free health screenings

The 2nd annual Veteran's Expo is set to take place on March 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Fairfield County Recreation Center.

Fort Jackson welcomes new command sergeant major

Fort Jackson will welcome Command Sgt. Major Erick E. Ochs as its new command sergeant major.

South Carolina State University celebrates 127th birthday

South Carolina State University held a Founders' Day program to celebrate its 127th birthday this weekend.

Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes

Many attended the Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes as leaders try to equip the community on how to respond in a mental health crisis.

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title

Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the final two quarters to beat Tennessee 74-58 for the SEC championship on Sunday.