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Richland County to soon begin road widening project on Blythewood Road

Richland County says Blythewood Road will be widened as part of a $15.6 million Penny project upgrade to boost road safety.

City of Columbia seeking volunteers to help conduct routine traffic count

City of Columbia looking for volunteers for a traffic study. The routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Count will take place throughout Columbia, say officials.

Bench play key to South Carolina’s success

South Carolina certainly has front-line, championship talent with All-American Aliyah Boston and top scorer Zia Cooke. And they’re backed by a bench that’s second-to-none in the women’s game.

Local Living: Columbia Animal Services Hosts Saint Patrick's Day Adoption Special

Local Living: Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday

The 6th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival is happening this weekend

Woman accused of using drone to smuggle drugs into correctional facility

A former employee of the Department of Juvenile Justice is arrested after the Lee County Sheriff's Office says she tried to use a drone to smuggle drugs into the correctional facility.

Palmetto State's largest hunting and fishing expo takes over state fairgrounds for three-day event

At the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic, you can enjoy the dock dogs, a raptor show, an aquarium and a fishing pond.

Shandon United Methodist Church holds clothing and book sale

Happening this weekend... a sale for charity.

Ft. Jackson opens "Soldier Performance Readiness Center," focuses on 5 areas of fitness

Commanding General Jason Kelly says the new facility will bring an appreciation to all areas of fitness -- including physical, mental, spiritual, and nutritional health, as well as the importance of getting adequate sleep and rest.

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Sumter Police: Heavier traffic expected today for Inspire Festival concert

Sumter Police Department is asking drivers to prepare for heavier traffic today in the Swan Lake area due to the Inspire Festival concert.

Adopt a new pet this Spring!

What better way to celebrate the start of Spring than with a new pet!

Former Prisma Health employee arrested for allegedly stealing medical equipment

A former Prisma Health employee has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment from a local hospital.

Citizen donates new bullet-proof vest to Kershaw deputy K-9

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is giving a big thank you to a citizen for recently donating a bullet-proof vest to K-9 Kilo.

Gas prices lower as we head into the weekend!

There's good news at the pump!

Suspect in Reardon St. fatal drive-by shooting arrested

Sumter County deputies and SLED have arrested a man for a deadly drive-by shooting last month in Manning.

I-77 North closing tonight for bridge repairs

The SC Department of Transportation is set to begin construction on I-77 bridges tonight.

Dominion Energy to perform tree trimming this week

Dominion Energy is continuing their tree trimming efforts in multiple neighborhoods this week:

Democratic Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to speak with voters in Florence

Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson will be meeting with voters, party officials, and other community members about the issues affecting Florence and South Carolina.

Fort Jackson prescribed burn to happen near Red Diamond, Division Roads

A prescribed burn will be happening today at Fort Jackson.

GG Jackson declares for NBA Draft

Jackson, 18, is projected as a late-first-round selection by ESPN.

Lexington Police: Tarrar Springs Road reopened following vehicle collision

All lanes of Augusta Road/US-1 at Tarrar Springs Rd. have been reopened following a two-vehicle collision, according to Lexington Police.

Military Matters: Amazon looking to hire vets

Despite laying off 18,000 employees, Amazon is pledging to hire 100,000 united states military vets and spouses by 2024.

HBCU's vote in 'Retool your School'

ABC of Education historically black colleges and universities across the country including those in South Carolina are going toe to toe in a mad dash for cash.