Columbia-Richland Fire Department to hold annual food drive on December 20th
An annual food drive hosted by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is set to help nearly 500 families in need this holiday season.
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Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd'
President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.”
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge.
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence
The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped to get back into the community where they can work and lead independent lives.
42nd annual "Good Neighbor" event at Dominion Energy gives back to families in need
Known as the "Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project," volunteers packed 450 bags of food filled with canned meat, vegetables, and fresh fruits.
Former Palmetto Railways CEO pleads guilty to fraud in conspiracy case
The Former President and CEO of Palmetto Railways has plead guilty to fraud, according to a release from the United States Department of Justice.
Alex Murdaugh's murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh are taking two paths to appeal his murder convictions for killing his wife and son, saying that a court clerk pushed a guilty verdict to jurors to sell books and that the trial judge allowed improper evidence like the disgraced South Carolina lawyer's financial crimes.
President Biden pardons SC woman imprisoned for non-violent drug offense
President Biden pardons roughly 1,500 people in largest single day act of clemency in modern day history
Millions of Stanley travel mugs are voluntarily recalled
The company Stanley is voluntarily recalling millions of their travel mugs. Click here to find out why
Army CID offers reward for sexual assault, indecent exposure suspect
Fort Jackson's Criminal Investigation Division is hoping someone recognizes an unknown man suspected of an attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure
A kitchen utensil you may need to throw out
Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching from electronic products during recycling, a new study found.
USC experts forecast postitive economic growth for Palmetto State in 2025
Despite listing positive indicators, USC’s Dr. Joey Von Nessen says that South Carolina’s economy is still in recovery mode.
Volunteers bag toys for Salvation Army's Angel Tree program
With Christmas just two weeks away, Salvation Army volunteers are busy preparing toys for children across the Midlands.
SC Rep. Nancy Mace says she was accosted on Capitol Hill
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace says she was attacked on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday night.
Columbia Police arrest man accused of trying to rob area bank
A man accused of attempting to rob an area bank is denied bond
Mary J. Blige adds stop in Columbia to 'The For My Fans Tour'
R&B singer Mary J. Blige adds a stop in Columbia to her 36 city music tour
Family of Zelig Williams continues the search after more than 2 months since disappearance
Zelig’s family have also welcomed the help of a group of private investigators known as ‘We Are the Essentials’.
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points reopens
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points is now reopen after renovations began back in July.
Gamecocks Place Six on Football Coaches’ All-SEC Teams
COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2024) –Six players from the University of South Carolina football squad earned spots on the Coaches’ All-SEC teams, the Southeastern Conference office announced today. Included were three players who garnered first-team honors. Representing South Carolina on…
Lessons in personal finance available for SC teachers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Elementary school teachers have a little longer to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Tuesday State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he is extending the deadline to register to December 20th. Officials say the program encourages…
