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Military Matters: Military vaccination mandate passes in Senate

The Senate passed a massive military policy bill today that would direct the defense department to lift a COVID vaccination mandate for service members.

Cooke leads No. 1 South Carolina women past SDSU

Zia Cooke scored 13 of her 18 points in the second half, and top-ranked South Carolina overcame a sluggish offensive effort to beat South Dakota State 62-44 at the Sanford Pentagon on Thursday night.

SC Department of Mental Health gives tips on combatting seasonal depression

The holidays are a time to connect and be in fellowship with family and friends.

Tips to prevent package theft during the holidays

The Richland County Sheriff's Department has some tips to prevent package theft

Lexington County Sheriff's Department hosting "Coats for Kids" clothing drive

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with Turner Memorial Ame Church for a coat drive.

Local Living: Santa Land and the Nutcracker Ballet

A look at some holiday happenings in the Midlands

ONE-ON-ONE: CAE encourages Midlands residents to fly local this holiday season

CAE estimates that 90,000 travelers flew from the airport in November and expects similar numbers for December.

KCSO: Kershaw businesses pass alcohol compliance checks

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is giving accolades to businesses in their area.

SLED charges Florence man with abuse of a vulnerable adult

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged 33 year-old Terry Leshawn Cooper, Jr., with Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.

Unidentified man wanted in Lexington for allegedly leaving stolen property in taxi

Lexington Police needs help identifying a man who allegedly left stolen property behind in a taxi and did not pay for his transportation fare.

RCSD: Man charged with homicide after two-year-old's death

The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a man involved in the death of a two-year-old child.

Santa Claus to visit deaf students at Brennen Elementary

Santa is making a special visit to Brennen Elementary and spend time with 10 deaf students at the school.

Pepsi Bottling Ventures expanding operations in Horry County

The Governor’s Office announced bottle manufacturer, distributor and seller Pepsi Bottling Ventures is expanding operations in Horry County with a $15 million investment.

Administrators investigating racist graffiti at Spring Valley HS

Pictures of the graffiti found Wednesday were posted on social media.

Beamer: No. 20 South Carolina positive despite defections

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes the 20th-ranked Gamecocks are surging forward, no matter how many players they’ve lost to the NCAA transfer portal or the NFL draft since the regular season ended.

Cayce Police searching for theft suspect

Cayce Police Department is looking to identify the suspect of a reported theft.

Richland Library holiday schedule announced for all locations

All Richland Library locations will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas.

ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for blood drive in the New Year

ABC Columbia and the Red Cross New Year's Blood Drive January 4, 2023 from 11am-6pm

Newberry deputies: Juvenile faces charges for distributing marijuana

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a 17 year-old was taken into custody for Distribution of Marijuana.

'Redwood Materials' to bring largest investment in S.C. history

Wednesday the Governor's Office announced the largest economic investment in the state's history

JP Thomas Elementary School receives $20,000 donation from Office Depot

A Midlands Elementary School received quite the early Christmas gift.

S.C. ranks 49th for reports of elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints

South Carolina is ranks 49th out of 50 states for reports of elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints compared to other states, according to a recent WalletHub report.

Orangeburg County School District receives a clean financial audit report

The Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) received an unmodified opinion, the highest level of financial assurance, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, say officials.