MOVE TO FIVE POINTS: New Brookland Tavern keeping Midlands music scene alive in new location
While some things have changed with a move to a new location, many things have stayed the same such as New Brookland’s commitment to local music.
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Police: Two charged in separate but related shootings
Columbia Police say two men are facing charges related to shootings at North Pointe Estates, an apartment complex on Ripplemeyer Ave.
Brother, sister launch shoe drive to help those in need
A brother and sister from Richland School District Two launched a shoe drive to help people in need.
Man charged with murder found dead in jail cell
A man who was charged with murder was found dead in his jail cell shortly before midnight on Thursday night, says the Solicitor’s Office.
Prisma Health to host classes for children suffering the loss of a loved one
Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing Hearts Grief Program for children ages five to 18 to help them deal with the loss of a loved one.
TSA releases data for number of firearms found at SC security checkpoints in 2023
The Transportation Security Administration has released new data showing how many firearms were discovered in carry-on luggage in 2023.
RCSD: Corrections officer arrested for committing misconduct in office
A Midlands corrections officer was arrested on Friday for misconduct in office and furnishing contraband to a prisoner, says the sheriff's department.
Irmo police investigating Lake Murray Boulevard collision
The Irmo Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened on Thursday, say officers.
2023 ANNUAL REPORT: Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks about reducing human trafficking in Palmetto State
In South Carolina, 40 of the 46 counties saw cases and suspicious activity can be anonymously reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
USC, Clemson join statewide initiative giving technical school transfers easy transfer access
Students at state technical schools now have a better chance of becoming Gamecocks or Tigers.
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Bon Appetit! South Carolina Restaurant Week underway
From casual settings, to fine dining experiences, participating restaurants will feature new dishes as well as fan favorites.
SC Lawyer, Senator Dick Harpootlian announces re-election campaign
Lawyer and South Carolina State Senator Dick Harpootlian announced on social media Thursday morning he will be running for re-election in Senate District 26.
E-Learning, dismissals, closings for Friday
Schools in the Midlands are announcing E-Learning days and schedule changes as they prepare for the possible weather on Friday, Jan. 12.
Columbia -Richland Fire Department promotes 24 members
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department began the new year by promoting 24 of its members to new ranks of leadership.
Midlands man wanted in connection with domestic violence
A Midlands man is wanted for burglary 1st degree and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in
Tameika Isaac Devine didn't break a glass ceiling when she took her oath of office Tuesday to be South Carolina's newest senator, but she did pull her state up from having the least number of women in its upper chamber.
South Carolina Republican agenda includes energy resilience, gender care, Black history and guns
Republican lawmakers who pull all the levers of the South Carolina Legislature want to dispense with so-called “social issues” and focus this session on matters hitting residents' pocketbooks.
Multiple apartment units destroyed after Irmo fire
Multiple apartment units on Paisley Lane were destroyed after a fire, said the Irmo Fire District.
Bill banning transgender youth transitional care advances
An item on this years legislative agenda aiming to ban transgender youth from accessing transitional related healthcare has advanced in the House.
2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse
“I’m going to start out by saying that our number one bill this year is the ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill,” said Rep. John McCravy from Greenwood.
SLED confirms it is investigating Colleton Co. Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court at the center of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's efforts at a new trial is now under investigation herself.
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IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29
The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.
DHEC investigating cases of lead exposure from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch products
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control had products that contained high levels of lead removed from store shovels throughout the state.
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E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather
Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.
Storm preparations underway as severe weather closes in
Dominion Energy asks residents to be prepared and patient as severe storm approaches Palmetto state
