'Grinding of the Greens' is not being held this year
It's day two of the new year, and if you are looking to get rid of your Christmas tree the popular 'Grinding of the Greens' will not take place this year.
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City Council members to be sworn in Wednesday
Wednesday Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, along with city leaders will host a swearing in.
2 displaced after fire spreads through two-story home
Two people are displaced after a fire spread through a two-story Columbia home early Friday morning, says the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.
Senate District 19 special election voting
Voting for Senate District 19 special election is underway in the Midlands.
Richland County Coroner identifies man killed in I-126 crash
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man who died Friday afternoon after a crash on I-126.
West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater reopen after closure
All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed, according to the City of West Columbia website.
City of Columbia holding annual Capital City Fireworks display
The City of Columbia is holding its annual Capital City Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Midnight.
City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024
The City of Columbia’s Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024.
Person wanted in Lexington County dead after Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26
A wanted person is dead after a Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26 near Colonial Life Blvd, said RCSD.
ABC Columbia and American Red Cross host January blood drive
You can help save lives in the Midlands in the new year.
DHEC promotes free Tobacco Quitline resources
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding folks that they offer a tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
CRFD: Motor vehicle collision causes inbound traffic on I-126 to shutdown
A motor vehicle collision has caused inbound traffic on I-126 to shutdown, said the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.
CRFD: Southbound traffic reopens as firefighters get house fire under control
Southbound traffic on Farrow Road is now moving again while the northbound side of Farrow Road is still closed, said fire officials.
City of Columbia Animal Shelter hosting $1 adoption special
City of Columbia Animal Shelter officials are hoping you’ll want a new best friend in the new year.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate to be charged with arson following cell fire
A detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is charged with arson after setting his mattress on fire.
McMaster issues proclamation for SC Interfaith Harmony Month
January is Interfaith Harmony Month in South Carolina.
RCSD: Four juveniles arrested for breaking into sheriff’s department gym
Four juveniles have been arrested and will be charged as adults after two separate burglaries in Richland County, say the sheriff's department.
Early voting for SC Senate District 19 special election coming to a close
There’s still time to vote early for next month’s Senate District 19 special election.
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SCDPS announces increase of law enforcement for New Year holiday travel
Starting on December 29-January 1 motorist across South Carolina will see additional enforcement on the road, said the SC Department of Public Safety.
American Heart Association upgrading Benedict College's student food pantry
In an effort to promote a heart healthy lifestyle, the American Heart Association announced it is upgrading the student pantry at Benedict College to ensure healthy food options are always accessible to the students.
Locations to recycle your Christmas trees
One Midlands holiday tradition is coming to an end this year.
Funeral for father, daughter found dead on side of road scheduled for Saturday
A father and his 6-year-old daughter who were found dead last week will be laid to rest this weekend.
Attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court release statement regarding plagiarism allegations
The attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill have released a statement regarding her recent plagiarism allegations.
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South Carolina unemployment rate increased slightly in November
South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased slightly from October to November.
Coroner: Father, daughter died of hypothermia
Calhoun Co. Coroner Donnie Porth tells ABC Columbia News the autopsies were inconclusive but that he believes the man and the child died from hypothermia due to exposure to the elements.
