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EXPANDING BROADBAND ACCESS: Gov. McMaster, Rep. Clyburn announce investment in state's Internet infrastructure
In the year since the broadband office has been around, 100,000 more households in the state have received internet access.
Curbside Collection schedules in Richland County altered due to Ian
Richland County officials say trash routes scheduled for Friday will be picked up Monday, Oct. 3.
1 arrested, 2 on the run after chase, officer involved shooting
One man is in jail and two others suspects remain on the run following an officer involved shooting Friday.
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Power outages due to Hurricane Ian experienced in the state
Several areas have experienced power outages due to Hurricane Ian.
Update: Deputies investigate shots fired in neighborhood near Ridge View H.S.
Richland Co. deputies say they spent Thursday afternoon patrolling an area near Ridge View High School after receiving reports of gunshots being fired just before 1 p.m.
Deputies: Westwood H.S. student arrested for bringing knife to school
Richland County Sheriff deputies say they have arrested a Westwood High school student for allegedly bringing a knife to school
SC House fails to agree on amended Abortion Ban Bill
Now, the legislature can meet as a conference committee to come to a compromise or simply let the bill die until next session.
CAE features the art work of homeless center's temporary residents
'Transitions', a homeless shelter in the capital city, is sending a message through the art work of some of their temporary residents.
California governor places abortion access billboard in Columbia
"Need an abortion? California is ready to help," reads the billboard with a Bible verse at the bottom that reads, " Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these." The billboard was paid for by the campaign for California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
31st annual senior luncheon held
The 31st annual "Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day Luncheon" was held at Seawell's Catering. "What we do every year is we get the seniors together. In the rural areas a lot of times we are forgotten or don't know we're there. So what I did was when I became an elected official I started getting people out of the rural areas to get information that they normally wouldn't have gotten," says event creator Bernice G. Scott.
SC senator working to prevent rising fraud cases targeting elderly people
“It’s a different kind of evil to take advantage of our seniors," Sen. Scott said.
Chase leads to car crashing into home on Wingard St.
Columbia police say a chase led a vehicle to crash into a home last night.
Ongoing project will widen I-26 from Irmo to Little Mountain
As part of SCDOT's 10-Year-Plan to upgrade South Carolina highways continues, I-26 will be widened from four to six lanes between the Little Mountain and Peak exits, and will be widened from four to eight lanes between the Peak and Irmo exits. The $512 million dollar project will also include seven new overpass bridges and three reconstructed interchanges at the Little Mountain, Chapin, and Peak exits.
RCSD recruits Palmetto Prep football team for homeless camp cleanup
“I’ve never been out to a homeless camp before. I’m very thankful for that but it’s opened my eyes. It’s certainly opening theirs as well," said Wes Dorton, Palmetto Prep athletic director.
UPDATE: Missing woman found deceased in mall bathroom identified by coroner
The Lexington County Coroner says they have identified a woman who was reported missing and found in a restroom in the Belk location at Columbiana Centre
Forest Acres community helps flood victims
When catastrophic flooding hit eastern Kentucky in July, much of Letcher County, Kentucky experienced heavy damage. Members of the Forest Acres community and the Forest Acres Police Department came together to help.
New Safety measures implemented at Richland District One varsity football games
Richland One to implement additional safety and security protocols at District varsity football games
