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The COMET offering free rides to voting locations Nov. 8

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (THE COMET) announced they are providing free transportation for residents voting in the midterm elections.

Midlands Pup-Shots November 2

Here ares some Midlands Pups that need a Fur-Ever Home! Courtesy petfinder.com

Powerball jackpot jumps to more than $1 billion

The Powerball jackpot just keeps getting bigger and more and more customers are throwing their chances of winning in the ring as they race to buy tickets for the next chance to be a billionaire in Wednesday night.

Colonial Life Arena welcomes 'The Soul II Soul Tour'

The Colonial Life Arena announces "The Soul II Soul Tour" featuring musical legends Kem, Ledesi, and Musiq Soulchild

CFP’s first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson

Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson were the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season released Tuesday night, four days before the Volunteers and Bulldogs square off on the field.

SC lawmakers fail to agree on proposed Abortion Ban Bill ahead of Election Day

Senate majority leader Massey closed the conference committee meeting with the recommendation that the lawmakers come back next Wednesday to continue discussion.

Fulmer Middle School invites veterans and families in celebrating veterans day

Lexington District Two's Fulmer Middle School is inviting the community to take part in a veterans day event on November 11 in the school gym.

Local Living: Tokyo Joe's Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Local Living: Vista Lights and Fall Back Fest

A look at some November events around the Midlands

Columbia Police Department is hiring officers

Salaries range from $48,000-$78,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus.

Sumter County Sheriff's Office: wanted robbery suspect apprehended

Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office say the last remaining wanted suspect who lured two victims into a home on Patricia Drive and robbed them at gunpoint has been apprehended.

Columbia Police asks for help locating vehicle of interest following weekend shooting

An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Columbia and authorities need help in locating a vehicle of interest.

Midlands Pup-Shots November 1

Check out today's Midlands Pup-shots courtesy petfinder.com

Alleged robbery suspect wanted by Columbia Police Dept.

The Columbia Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Terrell Carter following an alleged theft.

Chester funeral home owner arrested for tax evasion, says SC Department of Revenue

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says a Chester funeral home operator has been charged with three counts of tax evasion.

Shaw Airman among four charged in COVID fraud ring

According to an indictment the men were part of a scheme that attempted to fraudulently acquire $2 million in PPP loans.

Pet of the Week: Rugan!

Meet Reugan! This 4-year-old Pitbull-mix is Columbia Animal Services' longest resident in need of his forever home!

Eight Gamecocks in double figures as #1 USC beats Benedict

No. 1/1 South Carolina thrived in the unofficial start of the 2022-23 season with a 123-32 exhibition win over Benedict Monday night at Colonial Life Arena.

ONE-ON-ONE: SC Education Lottery spokesperson tells you what to know ahead of $1 billion jackpot drawing

The education lottery lists the odds of winning the jackpot as 1 in 293 million.

"Reverse trick-or-treating" at Prisma Health Children's Hospital brings candy to the kids

Halloween night is usually a fun time for kids to dress up and go trick-or-treating. But patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital aren't often able to participate. Instead, the hospital holds what they call "reverse trick-or-treating" where the candy and costumes come right to the kids.