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City of Columbia partnering with DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccines this month

If you're still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, the City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to offer vaccines and tests at parks around Columbia next week.

Victims of the Emanuel A.M.E. Massacre remembered

Religious leaders gathered in Charleston at the Emanuel A.M.E Church to honor the nine church members gunned down during bible study seven years ago Friday.

Lexington PD holds 'Stop the Bleed' training

In the wake of recent mass shootings , Lexington Police will be offering monthly training courses to help citizens prepare for similar scenarios.

The COMET holds public meeting for input

The COMET is looking for public input from area residents to help them make any adjustments to the transportation system making it easier for you to use.

Columbia residents cleanup storm damage after Thursday's severe weather

Some areas of Columbia were impacted more than others, one street in particular.

OCSD releases name of man charged with Eutawville double murder

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced the name of a Berkeley County man charged with killing two people in their 60s in Eutawville.

Local Living: Juneteenth celebrations in the Midlands this weekend, Midlands Fatherhood Coalition hosting 5K race on Saturday and more!

Inauguration ceremony for Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State in Columbia

Today at the State House, hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year's class.

LCSD: Allendale County man accused of breaking into multiple businesses in Lexington County

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man from Allendale County is behind bars, accused of breaking into multiple businesses in Lexington County.

SCSO looking for woman wanted for breach of trust, forgery and conspiracy

Sumter County deputies need your help finding a woman wanted on multiple charges.

HOW COOL SHOULD YOU KEEP YOUR HOME? Midlands residents try to keep out of the heat and keep energy costs down

There are other things Dominion Energy advises to do to stay cool such as using fans inside.

Midlands power outages

Some homes are in the dark throughout the Midlands after torrential downpours hit the Midlands

City of Columbia creates online map to help families find fresh food

Locations listed on the map include farmer markets, food pantries, foodshare produce box sites and free summer meal locations for kids.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new upscale fusion restaurant in the Vista

A new restaurant is officially open for business in the Vista

Local Living: Richland Library hosting summer break cafes, celebrate Juneteenth in the Midlands and more!

OCSD: Suspect apprehended in connection with double murder near Eutawville

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says they apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with a double murder that took place near Eutawville.

SC Supreme Court considers disbarring Alex Murdaugh, hearing set for Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Supreme Court of South Carolina will hold a hearing on Wednesday to consider if Alex Murdaugh should be disbarred. On Thursday, officials said Murdaugh will appear in front of the Supreme Court on June 22 "to…

SCHP: Driver dies after Tuesday crash in Lexington County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver died as a result on injuries sustained during a crash in Lexington County on Tuesday.

Officials provide update on water taste and odor issue impacting Columbia residents

Columbia Water issued an update on the water taste and odor issue at its Canal Water Treatment Plant that has affected some customers.

Saluda County Sheriff's Office: Car chase leads to drug and firearm charges

The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says two people are facing charges after a car chase lead to a drug bust.

SC lawmakers compromise to get state budget passed on to governor's desk

Both chambers passed an almost $14 billion budget which includes income tax cuts and almost a billion dollars on road improvement.

Clemson names new head baseball coach

Director of Athletics Graham Neff named Erik Bakich as Clemson’s 28th head baseball coach on June 16, 2022. The Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved the measure.

Columbia Fire Dept. responds to house fire on Veterans Road

Shortly after 12:30 this morning, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department says crews responded to a house fire on Veterans Road. Firefighters says three pets in the home were rescued, but one pet was deceased.