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DHEC: Rabid raccoon in Richland County exposes two dogs

Dec 7, 2023 5:04 PM EST

State health officials say a raccoon found near Woodway Lane and S Chelsea Road in Columbia has tested positive for rabies.

Gov. McMaster reappoints SLED Chief

Dec 7, 2023 10:43 AM EST

Thursday, according to the Governor's Office, Gov. McMaster announced his decision to reappoint State Law Enforcement Director Mark Keel following Keel's 30 day retirement from the agency.

Richland Co. Deputies search for missing man

Dec 7, 2023 10:31 AM EST

Investigators say Morgan Duncan was last seen at his home on November 28 on Springtree Dr.

SENATE DISTRICT 19: Candidates speak to voters ahead of next month's special election

Dec 6, 2023 5:53 PM EST

District 19 voters will head to the polls to elect a new senator on January 2nd.

Last call for Columbia brewery after 10 years

Dec 6, 2023 2:30 PM EST

River Rat Brewery closing its doors

2500 Children To Receive Gifts Due To Angel Tree Program

Midlands children's Christmas wish list come true through Salvation Army's Angel Tree

Dec 6, 2023 1:43 PM EST

More than 25OO children in the Midlands will be waking up to Christmas gifts this year due to the Angel Tree Program.

Sc Senate District 19 Candidates Held Forum With Voters

SC Senate District 19 candidates participate in town hall ahead of special election

Dec 6, 2023 12:54 PM EST

When Senator John Scott passed away earlier this year it forced District 19 to hold a special election to fill the vacant seat.

Richland County coroner identifies pedestrian hit on Farrow Road

Dec 6, 2023 10:25 AM EST

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the pedestrian who died after being hit by a driver around 1 a.m. on Friday, Nov.10, 2023.

Carolina super fan "Gamecock Jesus" passes away

Dec 6, 2023 9:43 AM EST

Thompson had been a fixture at Gamecock men's and women's basketball games as well as other athletic events for decades.

K9 Deputy CJ sworn in to Richland County Sheriff's Department

Dec 5, 2023 10:06 PM EST

The canine officer will help with wellness and crisis intervention with both deputies and civilians.

SC Treasurer's Office cuts ties with Disney

Dec 5, 2023 4:45 PM EST

Loftis sites what he sees as the company's political activism as the reason for the move

New jobs, millions in investment coming to Richland Co.

Dec 5, 2023 3:52 PM EST

Tuesday afternoon the governor's office announced TMC Transportation is expanding its Richland County operations.

SC AG says media members with ties to Hamas should not be paid

Dec 5, 2023 3:37 PM EST

Wilson added his name to a letter demanding that, going forward, media outlets make sure that they are not paying journalists associated with terrorist organizations and strengthen their vetting process.

DHEC urges residents to get updated vaccinations

Dec 5, 2023 3:07 PM EST

It is National Influenza Vaccination Week now until Dec.8.

United Way of the Midlands gives back to schools in the Midlands

Dec 5, 2023 2:30 PM EST

The United Way of the Midlands' Resilient Midlands program hosted its annual Resiliency Kit Packing Party.

Areas around the Midlands put up special mailboxes for Santa

Dec 5, 2023 11:22 AM EST

It is that time of year for holiday cheer and to send letters to the guy in the red suit.

Holiday Market returns to Richland Library

Dec 5, 2023 12:08 AM EST

the Richland Library is making it easier to get your hands on some unique finds, food and plenty of fun just in time to grab some of those holiday gifts.

Gov. Henry McMaster and wife Peggy host holiday open house at governor's mansion

Dec 4, 2023 10:10 PM EST

Columbia Water customers may experience water service disruption

Dec 4, 2023 6:36 PM EST

City of Columbia Water customers served by the Columbia Canal Water Treatment plant may experience low-pressure or water service disruption starting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, according to the water company.