Consumer Minute- Last minute Shopping? Using debit vs credit
We hear from one expert who says you should be cautious about only using your debit card when shopping this season
Local News
Number of power outages slowly drop statewide
Due to the high winds, parts of the state experienced power outages.
CPD actively investigates shooting outside Harbison Blvd. restaurant
The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of the Olive Garden along Harbison Boulevard.
City of Orangeburg offering the public access to Warming Center
The City of Orangeburg will be offering the public access to a Warming Center during the weekend when extreme cold temperatures are to be expected
City of Columbia announces office closures during holidays
The City of Columbia announced building and office closures in observance of the holidays.
Bitter cold in the Forecast for holiday weekend
On Friday the blast of arctic air arrives, with temperatures falling throughout the day and the weekend
Gate runner shot after attempting illegal entrance into Shaw AFB
Shaw Air Force authorities say a 20th Security Forces Squadron Airman shot and injured a person illegally trying to enter the military base around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 23.
Sumter Police: Abstain from drinking and driving this holiday weekend
The Sumter Police Department is asking holiday revelers to abstain from drinking and driving this Christmas weekend.
West Columbia City Council passes funding for Meeting Street Corridor improvements
The City Council of West Columbia voted to allocate $3.5 million from the $8.9 million received from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund improvements towards the Meeting Street Corridor.
Lexington food drive continues today
Mission Lexington and the Lexington Sheriff's Department are teaming up to collect non-perishable food items.
Historic SC house, mansion open for guided holiday tours
You can visit the Historic Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion for a guided holiday tour.
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking the winter cold
According to John, it's going to be dangerously cold now, through the holiday weekend
City of West Columbia park closings due to holidays, weather
The City of West Columbia announced several upcoming closings due to weather and the holidays.
Thousands experience power outages due to high winds
Dominion Energy and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative have reported wind related outages on December 23 throughout Midlands.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Inclement weather adds to traffic rush, troopers urge people to use caution
While lower than this time last year, South Carolina’s number of traffic fatalities is still more than a thousand.
Sumter Sheriff announces arrests, firearm seizures from Operation Ice Storm
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the results from Operation Ice Storm.
Cayce PD hosts 4th annual "Shop with a Cop" event at Walmart
Children and families in the community have a chance to interact with police officers and get some of the toys and items on their Christmas list for free.
Local Living: Some Holiday displays across the Midlands
A look at some holiday displays across the Midlands
Prisma doctors say bundle up to prevent hypothermia, frostbite
As we approach this holiday weekend and anticipate colder weather coming through, Prisma Health doctors are concerned about hypothermia and frostbite.
UPDATE: Columbia Parking cashless payments offered through “ParkHub”
The City of Columbia has introduced a new way to pay for parking.
Update: Scene cleared in S. Congaree, search for suspects continues
Police say they believe suspects are armed
Clarendon authorities searching for 29 year-old wanted man
The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding 29 year-old Devantae Jackson.
Columbia Fire Department provides home heating tips this Winter
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department released some safe home heating tips for residents during the upcoming frigid weather.
Lexington Police offers holiday road tips
The Town of Lexington is already experiencing congested traffic just a few days before the Christmas holiday.
Fairfield County to open warming center during cold holiday weekend
The Fairfield County Emergency Management and Fairfield School District are opening a warming center for residents who experience power outages during the cold holiday weekend.
