Richland School District Two students to receive free meals this school year
Richland School District Two students at 25 schools and centers will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's
Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada
Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concern over Hunter Biden plea deal
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has raised concerns over Hunter Biden's plea deal in a letter sent to Biden's U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $910 million after no winners Tuesday
The jackpot is now an estimated $910 million.
South Carolina man charged with sex trafficking of four victims
Aaron T. Simmons, 26, of Greenville forced three adult women to engage in commercial sex between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the indictment.
Columbia men arrested on criminal solicitation of a minor
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrests of two Columbia men on four total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Lanes reopened after accident on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road
The Lexington Police Department says an outbound lane has reopened after a collision on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, plea deal update
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter plea deal on two tax charges has fallen apart after the federal judge hearing his case expressed concern over a related agreement on a more serious gun possession charge
Harvard University under investigation for alleged 'legacy' admissions
Many colleges and universities give preferential treatment to people whose parents or other relatives went there, Harvard University is being investigated for the allegations
ABC's of Education: Benedict graduate goes from intern to full time
In our ABC's of Education, a year after completing an internship with Dominion Energy, one Benedict College graduate is set to start a full-time job with the company.
Orangeburg sports complex prepares to host major youth baseball tournament
“It’s going to have tremendous economic impact," Evering said. "We’re anticipating anywhere from 30 to 50 thousand people."
World Health Administration declares June 25 Drowning Prevention Day
The World Health Administration has declared June 25 as Drowning Prevention Day.
SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal overnight collisions in Midlands
The Highway Patrol is investigating a pair of fatal overnight collisions in the Midlands.
GOP lawmakers say there is growing momentum for President Biden impeachment
Conservative House members say there is growing momentum to impeach President Joe Biden.
South Carolina produces 8th most pro golfers
South Carolina produces 8th most pro golfers in the country and five of them are from right here in the Midlands!
Cher launches gelato company “Cherlato”
If she could turn back time, she would probably do this a lot sooner.
Mustard flavored Skittles to be released for National Mustard Day
A new flavor is joining the Skittles rainbow!
Newberry Co. man sentenced 45 years for criminal sexual conduct with four-year-old
A Newberry County man was sentenced to 45 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Clemson University imposes 4-year suspension on fraternity for 'chemical burn' ritual, other hazing
A Clemson University fraternity has drawn a four-year suspension after an investigation found that new members were being initiated with rituals that involved salt-like materials that caused burns.
