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Family of late Midlands man forms bond with law enforcement in wake of tragedy

While it’s been more than 12 years without any answers, Rodney’s family as well as law enforcement believe the truth is still out there.

PALMETTO BOWL: USC and Clemson students battle to raise the most life-saving blood donations

In order to count towards the competition, students can donate at on-campus blood donation centers through Friday.

Harvest Hope and Lt. Governor help single mothers experiencing food insecurity

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and SC Women in Leadership volunteered to pack thanksgiving boxes and discuss challenges single mothers face feeding their children

Local Living: Fireflies Holiday Lights and Mannheim Steamroller

In our look at Local Living, the Columbia Fireflies prepare for Fireflies Holidays Lights, plus, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas live in concert

Heavy travel expected Thanksgiving holiday weekend

According to AAA, nearly 55 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Cayce Fire crews work to clear a fuel spill near 1 77

Cayce Fire Department, Cayce along with Columbia’s HazMat 1 are on scene of a fuel spill from a tractor trailer on I 77 north bound at mile marker 2

Programming Note: Spectrum experiencing issues with MeTV

We are aware of the Spectrum issue with the Start TV channel showing up on Channel 1240

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Kershaw County sees spike in overdoses

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is seeing a spike is drug overdoses in the last few days, some that have turned deadly

CPD: Avoid "Warm Up Vehicle Thefts"

the Columbia Police Department is asking people to make sure they don't make the mistake of leaving their car running to keep it warm while it is unoccupied.

DSS launches online portal to help families apply for child care financial assistance

The number of South Carolina families needing child care financial assistance is growing.

Give Thanks Holiday Food Give-a-Way set for this Saturday, Nov. 19

The Richland County Recreation Commission and Councilwoman Jesica Mackey, will be holding it's Give Thanks Holiday Food Give-a-Way this Saturday, Nov. 19.

Executive Personal Computers, Inc. expands operations in Lexington County

Lexington County is set to gain new operations with the expansion of Executive Personal Computers, Inc. (EPC, Inc.).

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Clarendon County deputies searching for white truck possibly used in theft

The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information on a white Chevrolet 2500 truck that was allegedly used to steal a trailer.

COMET Dart services suspended amid contractor negotiations

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced transportation services in Richland and Lexington Counties will be paused today due to contractor negotiations.

New study: Newberry College has $98 million impact on Midlands community

A new study shows Newberry College has a big impact on the Midlands community financially.

Swearing In Ceremony At Richland District One

Richland School District One Board of School Commissioners sworn in during ceremony

Richland School District One swore in their Board of School Commissioners

Sumter deputies searching for 17 year-old missing teen

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is searching for 17 year-old Zaniyah Johnson.

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2022 Angel charities

The 2022 ten Angel charities were recognized by SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond at a press conference.

RCSD: club shooting leaves one man dead, investigation underway

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting at Club Rose Gold that left a man dead Nov. 16 early morning.

Coastal-Virginia game canceled following shooting

The Virginia athletics department announced Wednesday that the football game between Coastal Carolina and the Cavaliers scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19, in Charlottesville, Va., has been canceled.

37th annual Vista Lights is set for Thursday

The 37th annual Vista Lights is set for Thursday, November 17, 2022

Kershaw schools send condolences to family of woman struck, killed after putting son on bus

The Superintendent of Kershaw County Schools releases remarks regarding a deadly accident that claimed the life of a mother moments after putting her son on the bus for school Tuesday morning.

Children's book helps students spot misinformation

Faculty and staff with the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications are tackling misinformation with their new children’s book called "Dot Buys a Bike."