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USC's College of Arts and Sciences naming ceremony

USC's College of Arts and Sciences has a new name.

Rally held at SC State House in support of hate crimes bill

Demonstrators gathered at the State House on Wednesday, April 23, to call for the passage of a hate crimes bill.

New "South Carolina-Israel Legislative Caucus" sparks support and backlash at Statehouse

"South Carolina doesn't need Zionist money! This is blood money!!" the man shouted, as he was taken out of the Statehouse by law enforcement.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Kane Brown at Monster Jam, Sweet Potato Festival, Kinetic Derby Day, Universoul Circus

Local Living: Events to check out this Spring!

Sumter County deputies arrest third suspect in connection with 2022 homicide

Sumter County deputies arrested a third suspect in connection with a homicide in 2022.

RCSD: 3 additional arrests in relation to Blythewood shooting

Richland County Sheriff's Department have announced that there have been three additional arrests in relation to a Blythewood shooting.

FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Report shows SC seniors were targeted most, lost almost $60m

A new report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Wednesday shows cybercriminals stole almost $150 million from South Carolinians last year, a marked increase from 2023 with seniors accounting for over a third of reported losses.

CCSO: Former Calhoun County finance director arrested for embezzlement

According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, the county's former finance director was arrested for embezzlement.

Universoul Circus coming to the Midlands

The Universoul Circus is coming to town.

In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health offers free screening event

In recognition of April as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will provide free head and neck cancer screening in the Midlands, said officials.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies person who died in single-vehicle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle collision in the Lexington area of Lexington County, said the coroner's office.

CPD: Man arrested, accused of exposing himself in public

Columbia PD have arrested a Richland County registered sex offender with indecent exposure, say the police dept.

Debate on short-term rental bill paused as state lawmakers seek clarity

The argument of short-term rentals was back on the table at the state house in Columbia Tuesday afternoon.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

You can drop-off unwanted or unused prescriptions this weekend on National Drug Take Back Day.

ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of USC student

A fourth-year doctoral student at the University of South Carolina is facing possible arrest and deportation after his student visa was unexpectedly ended.

"I think the treasurer is a clown" -- lawmakers react to Senate's vote to oust Loftis

"I think the treasurer is a clown. And I think he's a manipulator and I don't think he should be the treasurer. And I would hope that we could find a better candidate to run in next year's election, but I don't think we can remove people just because we don't like them," says Massey.