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Children’s Charities of the Midlands make donation to help local kids in need

Monday morning, April 28, Children’s Charities of the Midlands made a size-able donation to help local kids in need.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Eastover Jam Fest, Barbecue Festival and Parade, SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, Heroes and Villains Disney Costume

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy!

Bryan Stirling appointed as U.S. Attorney for South Carolina

Bryan P. Stirling has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, says the U.S. Attorney's Office.

SCDOT to close, detour part of Community Road in Richland County for construction on interchange project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says part of Community Road in Richland County will be closed for construction on the new I-77 Exit 26 Interchange Project.

RCSD: 6 vehicles stolen over the weekend

Richland County deputies are reminding people to lock their vehicle and keep their keys with them after several vehicles were stolen over the weekend, said RCSD.

Gas Prices In Columbia Average $3.27/ Gallon According To Gas Buddy

Gas prices in South Carolina rise, ending weeks of decline

The average price of gas in South Carolina has risen as of Sunday, breaking a weeks long trend of steadily declining prices, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina.

SC AG requests SLED investigation on Democratic Party fundraising platform 'ActBlue'

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson requested Monday that the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) open a preliminary inquiry into online political fundraising platforms, including ActBlue.

Walmart to remodel 33 SC stores in 2025

Walmart says it is investing in South Carolina stores with plans to remodel 33 stores in the state.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

SCDPH recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the SC Department of Public Health (DPH) is raising awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how to prevent it.

Columbia PD investigators searching for missing vulnerable adult

Columbia PD investigators are searching for a missing vulnerable adult, said officers.

Columbia PD investigating Washington Street Sunday shooting

Columbia PD is investigating a Sunday shooting that happened in the 1700 block of Washington Street, said CPD.

Sumter police officer injured after accidental discharge of his gun

The Sumter Police Department says an officer was injured after an accidental discharge of his duty gun Sunday morning.

Katt Williams' Heaven on Earth tour heads to CLA this Saturday!

Superstar comedian Katt Williams is bringing the laughs to the CLA this Saturday with his Heaven on Earth show starting at 8 p.m.

Town of Eastover's 46th Annual BBQ Festival & Parade this Saturday!

The Town of Eastover's 46th Annual BBQ Festival & Parade is coming back to town this Saturday at the Eastover Town Hall.

Town of Eastover 5th Annual Jam Fest Featuring Pokey Bear and Friends this Friday!

Get ready for a night of live music, tasty treats and plenty of fun at the 5th Annual Eastover Jam Fest this Friday at Eastover Park.

Pine Ridge students set to return from break after deadly bus crash

At Pine Ridge Middle School, where the community is grieving the loss of a student, and others continue to heal, the district is focused on support.

One dead, 11 injured in Myrtle Beach shooting on Ocean Blvd.

According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department's Facebook page, on Saturday at around 11:50 p.m., officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department observed a disturbance involving multiple individuals in the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard.

Local fraternity brothers participate in March for Babies

Brothers of the Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joined the Columbia community on Saturday for the March for Babies event, hosted by March of Dimes.

Band teacher at Fairfield Central High arrested for sexual battery of student

According to investigators, 28-year-old Timothy Bryant, a band director for Fairfield Central High School, had sexual relations with a student and is being charged with sexual battery with that student.

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.