Election Night 2025-- Rickenmann wins re-election as Columbia mayor, City Council At-large seat ends in runoff
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has won re-election as mayor of Columbia.
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Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure nears longest ever
Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.
Dietary supplement recalled due to salmonella outbreak
A dietary supplement sold at Sam's Clubs across the U.S. is being recalled.
SCAG: Midlands Man accused of possessing AI child sex abuse material
The SC Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Adam Kelton, 25, of Gaston.
SC State Guard to distribute food to families in need during government shutdown
The South Carolina State guard will distribute food from state food banks to assist families affected by the shutdown.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many political observers to be one of the most influential in U.S. history, has died.
2025 School Report Cards show significant progress overall, while math scores need improvement
Monday morning, the SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released South Carolina's 2025 School Report Cards -- which showed significant improvements in a handful of indicators across the state.
Lidl announces Thanksgiving dinner bundle under $36
If you're concerned about your snap benefits or just watching your spending discount grocer Lidl is offering a Thanksgiving dinner bundle that feeds 10 people for under $36.
Worst weekend for air traffic control
This past weekend marked the worst for air traffic control staffing shortages since the government shutdown began.
Huggies maker to buy Tylenol
Kimberly Clark, the maker of Huggies is buying Kenvue the parent company of Tylenol.
Scotus to hear President Trump tariff case
In just days the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether President Trump's tariff policy is legal.
Soup cellar sees increase in those needing meals
Soup kitchens and charities across the country have reported seeing larger turnouts in the days since the government shutdown.
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP, but it could take months
The Trump administration has committed to partially funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a $4.65 billion payment.
Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
South Carolina man chooses execution by firing squad despite concerns over last death by bullets
A man on death row in South Carolina who taunted investigators with messages written with a victim's blood chose Friday to die by firing squad.
Three injured in shooting at child's birthday party
Deputies were dispatched around 10:34 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a mobile home park in the 4400 block of Broad Street.
South Carolina fires offensive coordinator Mike Shula following 4th straight SEC loss
University of South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer announced today that he has relieved offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Shula of his duties, effective immediately.
Deputies investigating murder on Camp Ground Road
Around 1:15 a.m., deputies say they responded to the 600 block of Camp Ground Rd in reference to a shooting.
Two teens shot at large bonfire gathering in Blythewood
The shooting occurred at a bonfire being held where witnesses estimate over 500 people were in attendance.
