Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host a Lake Clean Sweep at Lake Murray
You can help keep one of our waterways clean this month.
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Pawmetto Lifeline's kitten 911 adoption event
Pawmetto Lifeline is hosting an emergency kitten adoption event this weekend.
Judge says RJ May can represent himself in federal child porn trial
According to federal investigators, May faces ten federal charges related to the distribution of more than 200 videos containing child sexual abuse material.
First Thursday on Main
Happening Thursday night in downtown Columbia, you can head out for the First Thursday on Main Street event today.
CAE releases statement regarding Spirit Airlines ending service at airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has released a statement after learning that Spirit Airlines will be exiting the market in October.
Gov. McMaster directs DSS to submit waiver banning candy, unhealthy drinks from SNAP program
The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Columbia Police: 23-year-old reported as missing found safe
Columbia Police officers says Lee was found safe.
Blythewood mayor calls for RCSD investigation into allegations of ‘criminal or financial violations’
Blythewood's mayor is calling for an investigation into criminal allegations made by members of the town council.
Overdose deaths decrease in S.C.
South Carolina had a six percent decrease in drug overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, marking the first decline in a decade, according to the SC Department of Public Health.
Powerball jackpot increases to $1.4 billion
Powerball leaders have increased the jackpot for tonight to an estimated $1.4 billion, said lottery officials.
CRFD firefighters control Tuesday morning apartment fire, body found
Columbia-Richland County firefighters were able to control an apartment fire on Tuesday morning, said CRFD.
Former USC Basketball star charged after assaulting woman who was holding a child, deputies say
Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested for a domestic violence incident that occurred last month.
Mother arrested after juvenile escapee found in car with her
A 16-year-old, and her mother has been arrested after the juvenile escaped from DJJ on Sunday evening, said DJJ officials.
South Carolina’s hands-free driving law goes into effect
Listen up drivers, the state's new hands free driving law goes into effect on Monday, Sept. 1.
SCHP: Driver killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County
SC Highway Patrol says a driver was killed in a wreck on I-26 east in Richland County on Sunday, August 31.
Man last seen leaving his home on Sunday morning found safe
Richland County deputies say Dannie McCrae has been found safe.
Columbia PD searching for 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department's Special Victims Unit are searching for a 56-year-old woman reported as missing by a loved one, say the police dept.
Saluda Skyride debuts at Riverbanks Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has debuted its newest attraction on Friday, August 29.
Richland County deputies searching for woman last seen on Monday
Richland County deputies are searching for a woman last seen on Monday, say deputies.
Midlands man wins Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot after lucky guess
A lucky guess lead to a Midlands man winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, said lottery officials.
2 tickets bought in the Midlands lucky Wednesday night Powerball winners
Four tickets sold in South Carolina came within one number of winning the jackpot on Wednesday night, and two tickets in the Midlands are apart of the winning group, says SC Lottery officials.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann holds campaign against breast cancer
You can support Mayor Daniel Rickenmann's campaign against breast cancer through the lemonade and popcorn fundraiser this Friday, August 29.
Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband
A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.
Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.
Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.
RC Recreation Commission held ribbon cutting ceremony for new pickle ball courts
Pickle ball continues to grow in the Midlands.
