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Cdc Gives Updates On Rsv, Flu Cases, Both On Rise Nationally

Patients hospitalized with the flu nearly double in one week

Health experts are encouraging people to get a flu shot if they haven't done so already as they continue to see severe influenza activity spreading across the United States.

Local Living: Snowball Festival and other holiday season events

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

8 year-old taken by mother safely back with legal guardian, says Sumter Sheriff

Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a child that was taken by his mother is now safely back with the proper custodial parent.

Fort Jackson announces street closure for Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fort Jackson announced road closures starting Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Richland County Coroner identifies victim following fatal car chase

The Richland County Coroner Rutherford released the name of the individual who died after being hit by another driver.

Local Living: A look at some holiday happenings in the Midlands

From Lights at the Zoo and Saluda Shoals to Carolina lights- A look at some holiday happenings

SLED charges nurse with practicing without a license, identity fraud

A South Carolina woman has been charged with identity fraud, neglect of a vulnerable adult, and practicing as a registered nurse without a license.

30 Year Beaufort County Murder Mystery Solved

30-year-old Beaufort County murder mystery solved

Almost 30 years after a woman in Beaufort County was found murdered, detectives finally know who she was: Maria Telles-Gonzalez.

SLED: 1800s pottery made by enslaved citizens stolen in Edgefield

Midlands Crimestoppers is asking the public's help regarding a theft of 39 unique pots that occurred between June 4-6, 2022 at the Tompkins Library in Edgefield.

Lazy Creek Pet Food Center hosting pet pictures with Santa!

You and your pet can get in the holiday spirit tomorrow, Dec. 3 and take pictures with Santa!

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Beaufort deputies: missing 43 year-old woman found safe

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says previously missing person Kristy Gail Peterson, 43, has been located safe and unharmed.

68th Annual Carolina Carillon Parade kicks off Dec. 3, temporary street closures

The 68th Annual Carolina Carillon Parade will kick-off on Saturday, December 3 at 9:45 a.m.

Newberry deputies say 16 year-old runaway found safe

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says 16 year-old Natalie Taylor Sauls has been found safe in Florida and is being reunited with her family.

Former Darlington County corrections officer arrested, says SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested former Darlington County Corrections Officer Larry Kadeem Green on Dec. 1.

College football player with Midlands ties wins Disney Spirit Award

Sumter native is battling a rare form of lung cancer.

Holiday travel tips to help you save money

Christmas is steadily approaching and experts say now is the time to start planning that trip

Adopt a pet this holiday season!

Every animal deserves a home for the holidays.

Gov. McMaster invites South Carolinians to Christmas open house

Governor McMaster and First Lady Peggy are inviting residents of the Palmetto state to join them for a Christmas open house.

W.J. Keenan Animal Science class to hold dog grooming event

W.J. Keenan High School students are holding a dog grooming event for the community on Dec. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gaylord Perry, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84

Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball and telling stories about the pitch, died Thursday. He was 84.