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Pro-life and pro-choice supporters discuss Abortion Ban Bill

Pro-life and pro-choice supporters having their own debate outside the state house as they wait for the senate’s decision on the House Bill 5399

Local Living: Jazz on the River, plus Jubilee Festival

A look at local events around the Midlands, from festivals to music and more

Columbia's 35th annual Greek Festival kicks off next week!

It's September 15th—18th at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sumter Street.

Full Senate debating Abortion Ban Bill

The SC Senate meeting Wednesday to debate the Abortion Ban Bill

City officials unveil plan to provide shelter for homeless

A new village will be built at 191 Calhoun Street just off of Huger Street. The community will contain pods, or small cabins, built by a company called "Pallet shelters."

Lexington-Richland 5 responds to threat against Chapin Middle School

Lexington-Richland School District 5 is responding to a threat made against Chapin Middle School last week.

A Midlands middle school suspends student accused of threat

A Midlands middle school student is suspended after school administrators say the child made threats referencing an upcoming school dance

SC Judge deems death by firing squad unconstitutional

A South Carolina judge rules death by firing squad is unconstitutional

Anderson Co. man missing since Sunday is found alive

An elderly man missing for days is found alive in wooded area not far from his Anderson County home

Senate committee removes some exceptions in Abortion Ban Bill during Tuesday's meeting

An amendment added last week by the House that provides an exception for abortion in the case of rape and incest was struck down by a 7 to 3 vote by the Senate Medical Affairs Committee.

City of Columbia unveils Rapid Shelter plan for homeless

City leaders say the goal is to have the 50 cabins ready for use by November 2022

Firehouse Subs looking to hire at its first Cayce location

Firehouse Subs will be opening its first location in Cayce, S.C. on Sept. 12

Fort Jackson will commemorate 9/11 with a wreath laying ceremony

Fort Jackson will hold a wreath laying ceremony on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. to remember all the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Body discovered at UofSC identified as 20 year-old Stephen J. Black of Greenville

The body discovered a the University of South Carolina on Sept. 2 has been identified as Stephen J. Black.

Pet of the Week: Maverick!

Meet our Pet of the Week, Maverick! Also lovingly called "Meatball." He is a shelter staff favorite at Pawmetto Lifeline! This 2-year-old Staffordshire Terrier is ready to go home with you today!

South Carolina's DMV offering sign-up events for REAL ID licenses

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is continuing to promote REAL ID by offering several events across the state to help customers obtain the new license.

UPDATE: Authorities arrest two individuals accused in vape store burglary

The RCSD arrested two individuals they say are responsible for a burglary that took place at Blythewood’s Tobacco and Vape store.

Clemson City Police need help identifying person involved in vehicle break-ins

Clemson City Police authorities are looking to identify a person involved in vehicle break-ins and fraud cases.

U.S. Dept. of Labor: Nine Burger King locations in Columbia violated child labor laws

A US Department of Labor investigation found child labor violations at nine burger king franchise locations in Columbia.

City of Columbia: Portion of Saluda Riverwalk Closing Due to Maintenance

Downstream end of Saluda Riverwalk will be closed from Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9.

No 4 Clemson overcomes sluggish start, beats Ga Tech 41-10

DJ Uiagalelie threw for one touchdown and ran for another, overcoming a sluggish start in the season opener as No. 4 Clemson pulled away for a 41-10 victory over Georgia Tech on Monday night.

Missing emu returned home by local deputy

One deputy with the Richland County Sheriff's Department can now add emu-wrangler to her list of accomplishments. Richland County Deputy Shannon Huffman was on patrol last Wednesday when she saw an emu running down the road.