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SC senator and advocacy groups call for free school meals for students

In the state, 64 percent of schoolchildren also qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Local Living: The Jonas Brothers are coming to Columbia!

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

Gavin Smith wins Lexington City Council special election

A special election is being held in the Town of Lexington.

1,500 students from 30 different high schools attend College and Career Decision Day at State House

Organized by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the event encourages students who are planning on attending colleges, universities, vocational or training programs, joining the military, or joining the general workforce.

Lexington Medical hosting job fair at Segra Park on May 19

Lexington Medical Center is looking to hire licensed nurses, surgical technicians, and non-clinical office positions.

SLED hosting annual Greg's Groceries box packing day

SLED agents are taking part in Greg's Groceries food box packing event Friday, May 5.

Summerville man charged with providing contraband to prisoner

The South Carolina Department of Corrections says a Summerville man is charged with furnishing contraband to a prisoner.

Blythewood HS Future Business Leaders of America hosts free shred event

Blythewood High School's Future Business Leaders of America and Shred360 are joining forces to host a free shred event.

City of Columbia releases 2023 Youth Services Guide

The City of Columbia announced the 2023 Youth Services Guide is ready to be picked up at multiple locations around the city.

West Columbia Police: Women wanted for assault at gas station

West Columbia Police need your help finding two women connected to an assault last week.

Law enforcement investigating reports of shots fired on MUSC campus

No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Richland Two Board of Trustees issues statement on Ridge View High School stabbing incident

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees released a statement concerning the stabbing incident that occurred at Ridge View High School on April 25.

Richland Two releases superintendent search timeline

Richland School District Two Board of Trustees says they have the retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson LLC in search of a permanent superintendent.

'Midlands Gives' starts today!

It's that time of the year again! Central Carolina Community Foundation is brings back 'Midlands Gives' hoping you can help them celebrate a decade of giving.

City of Columbia kicks off Small Business Week, Craft Axe Throwing and other businesses honored

Columbia's Mayor Daniel Rickenmann recognized Craft Axe Throwing on Gervais Street as the city's "Business Spotlight Honoree" for efforts the business has made in serving and giving back to the community since 2018.

FIRST FIVE: SC partnership launches new website that helps families of young children access resources

South Carolina has more than 40 programs and services available for families with young children. However, many people do not know about them.

Woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2018 murder

According to 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office, Morgan Carr, was convicted April 28 for her role in the 2018 Murder and Armed Robbery of Robert All.

Columbia Fireflies hiring food and beverage employees

The Columbia Fireflies is hosting a job fair at Segra Park on May 10 from 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m.

Hartsville man sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug and firearms crimes

Darnikius Trayvon Sutton, 31, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing firearms to further a drug trafficking crime.