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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 To Bundle Up To Prevent Hypothermia, Frostbite

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.

Orangeburg man sentenced to 9 years on firearm charges

A 32 year-old Orangeburg man was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Columbia Fire Department: No injuries reported in house fire on Woodrow Street

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on the scene of a working house fire on the 1200 block of Woodrow Street.

Construction begins on new westbound bridge on U.S. Highway 76/378

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is beginning construction of a new and improved bridge over the Wateree River on U.S. Highway 76/378.

I-20 blocked earlier due to flooding

Happening right now, parts of I-20 remained backed up after flooding early this morning closed the lanes.

Governor McMaster urges residents to prepare for cold weather

Governor Henry McMaster is asking South Carolina residents to prepare for the upcoming cold weather and stay up to date with the latest forecast.

Thousands of trout to be released in Saluda River

The SC Department of National Resources (SCDNR) Freshwater Fisheries Section is releasing thousands of trout into multiple locations in the lower Saluda River near Columbia.