Dr. Battle-Bryant confirmed Dir. of SC Workforce Development
The first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development has been confirmed.
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Irmo Powerball player misses jackpot by one number
A Midlands man almost won a Powerball jackpot but his ticket came up one number short in the February 12 drawing for a $154 million prize.
SCHP: 1 dead after Lexington Two school bus carrying students overturns on I-77
According to Lexington School District Two officials, a school bus carrying students had an incident while traveling on I-77.
Tasty showdown: Southeastern BBQ Showdown Returns to Columbia
Southeastern BBQ Showdown hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board set for April 2026
CRFD: Firefighters extinguish debris pile fire at Mid-Carolina Steel & Recycling
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department extinguished a debris pile fire on Wednesday afternoon, said the fire dept.
UPDATE: 11-year-old killed after man enters Sumter Co. home; suspect linked to wife's death also
A man has been arrested after a child was shot and killed late Wednesday night, said investigators.
SPD: Officers, family members working to find 17-year-old
Officers and family members are working to find a 17-year-old, said investigators.
1 person arrested in connection with Congaree Church Road murder
One person has been arrested in connection with a Congaree Church Road murder, say deputies.
City of Columbia's 4th Annual Career Fair starts this month
City of Columbia's 4th Annual Career Fair starts Tuesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Limestone University may be forced to shutdown without immediate financial assistance
A 179 year old South Carolina University says they be forced to shut down if they can not get financial immediate financial assistance.
Local Living: FCSO Easter egg hunt, Riverwalk Rabbit Run, Walk a Mile in Our Shoes event, Big Bounce America
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy this Spring!
AG Wilson joins letter demanding abandonment of DEI initiatives in leading companies
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the nation's top businesses to abandon all diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
AG Wilson defends Trump over firing federal workers in education dept
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is defending President Trump’s authority to restructure the federal workforce in the Department of Education.
Columbia PD requesting public help identifying car break-in suspects
Columbia PD is requesting public help identifying car break-in suspects, say police.
SCDOT to conduct nighttime closure of I-126 Eastbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says the department will conduct nighttime closures on the I-126 Eastbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard beginning on Wednesday.
Residents of 12 apartments left displaced after 2-alarm fire at apartment complex
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department worked together to extinguish an apartment complex fire on Wednesday afternoon, said officials.
First responders 2nd annual game
Get ready for tip-off with area first responders.
Richland County deputies asking for public help identifying person accused of stealing wallets
Richland County deputies are asking for the public's help identifying a person who is accused of stealing two wallets, said RCSD.
CRFD control early morning house fire
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were able to control and extinguish an early morning house fire on Wednesday, said fire officials.
SCDOT to close Neely Wingard Road bridge over Little Black Creek in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be closing and detouring the Neely Wingard Road bridge over Little Black Creek on Wednesday, April 23 for repairs.
Man reported missing in Orangeburg County found dead in Clarendon County
Deputies with the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office say a man who was reported as missing body has been found.
Three men sentenced to 30 years for shooting in mistaken identity case
Three men will spent the next 30 years in prison for a near deadly case of mistaken identity
Birdhouse now open at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is once again for the birds.
SCDNR reminds residents snakes will appear as weather warms up
With the weather warming up, that means snakes will be venturing out of hibernation.
Columbia PD officers searching for teen who left home
Columbia PD officers are searching for a 15-year-old who left her Truman Street home, said law enforcement.
