Area private school receives 'Purple Star' designation
Friday Saint Joseph Catholic School had the honor of receiving a Purple Star School Designation.
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Bridgerton series author coming to the Midlands
New York Times bestselling author of the popular series Bridgerton is coming to the Midlands.
Update: Prison Director says S.C. is ready to carry out first execution in 13 years
The state's prison Director says South Carolina is prepared to carry out its first execution in 13 years.
Firefighters control Thursday fire near university campus
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, fought a Thursday afternoon fire near the University of South Carolina.
State Firefighters Association Foundation creates fund for 2 firefighters injured while battling a fire
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the State Firefighters Association Foundation have started a benefit fund for two firefighters injured battling a fire on West Beltline earlier this month.
Columbia Animal Services to offer free adoptions at Animal Mission’s 17th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil
Columbia Animal Services and Animal Mission is holding free pet adoptions at the annual Palmetto Peanut Boil.
ONE-ON-ONE: Prisma Health doctor explains recent listeria outbreak impacting South Carolina
For most people, the bacteria is not life threatening according to a Prisma Health doctor.
United Way of the Midlands launches Campaign for Good initiative
The United Way of the Midlands has launched its Campaign for Good initiative and is inviting people to take part in its mission to create generational change.
Columbia Animal Services to host free microchipping event
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a free microchipping event for local pet owners.
SCDOT reveals new roadway signs recognizing USC women's basketball
In total, 15 signs recognizing the program’s three championships will go up around the state.
3 additional people arrested in connection with double homicide on Hickory Ridge Drive
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says three additional people have been arrested in connection with a double homicide that happened in July.
Columbia College students return for fall semester
President John Dozier says one of the college’s goals is to grow enrollment to 2,500 students.
City of Columbia launches gun safety initiative alongside community partners
The BE SMART campaign is just one way that Soda City leaders are using to address violent crime.
Gas prices down in the Midlands as people hit the road for Labor Day
If you are hitting the road for Labor Day, prices at the pump are down.
Sisters charged after recklessly shooting at a man, say officers
Two sisters have been charged by the Columbia Police Department after being accused of a shooting.
Columbia Police asking for help identifying person accused of stealing from South Columbia home
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the communities help identifying a burglary suspect, said officers.
AG: Midlands man, television sports reporter, charged with possessing, distributing child sexual abuse material
A spokesperson for the SC Attorney General's Office says Matthew Vereen of Columbia is facing three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Columbia Police holding citywide enforcement hours for 'drive sober or get pulled over' campaign
To prevent impaired driving in the City of Columbia, Columbia Police is partnering with organizations for a driving safety campaign.
Richland County coroner identifies body found in woods behind Wendy's
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford needs the public's help in identifying a body found in the woods behind a Wendy's restaurant.
Overnight detours scheduled at Colonial Life Boulevard and I-126 Interchange in Richland County
The Department of Transportation is conducting a temporary overnight closure of the I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard, said SCDOT.
Dreher High student in national pageant
Congratulations are in order for a Midlands teen.
PRESERVING THE PAST: Historic Columbia names new executive director
Brooks will officially start her position on September 30th.
Man convicted of Samantha Josephson murder loses appeal
Wednesday the South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of the man who killed a USC student when she got into his car believing it was her Uber.
