'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.
Social Security benefits increasing this month due to higher cost of living
Senior citizens will now be seeing an increase to their social security benefits.
Ground beef products recalled over possible E. Coli contamination
You may want to check your refrigerator.
Massive solar flare captured on New Year's Eve
2023 ended with an incredible light show from space.
$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan
Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024 after Monday night's drawing.
Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
Israel will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials said Tuesday, a rare engagement with the world body, which Israel often denounces as biased against it.
How eating black-eyed peas became a New Year's Day tradition
For many in the South their New Year tradition includes a meal of collards, black eyed peas and pork.
More Americans can now get insulin for $35
Insulin is becoming more affordable for millions of diabetics.
Infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria
Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
Powerball jackpot rises to $810 million after no Saturday winner
After no winners in Saturday night's Powerball draw, the jackpot has gone up.
Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive
The Israeli military confirmed Monday that it was pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, a step that could clear the way for a new long-term phase of lower-intensity fighting against the Hamas militant group.
South Carolina still No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll
South Carolina started the new year where it finished off 2023 — atop The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Google releases 2023 top health questions
Google has released its most searched health questions for 2023.
Almost 5 million blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart are recalled due to blades breaking off
BlendJet is recalling nearly five million of its BlendJet two portable blenders due to fire and laceration hazards.
SCSU ROTC cadets appear on Good Morning America
Friday morning two ROTC cadets were on Good Morning America where they received a super surprise.
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.
A busy weekend is expected as travelers return home after holiday rush
Airports are expected to be packed as travelers returned home after the holiday rush.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause.
Study: Adding pet may offset cognitive decline for some
Having a four-legged friend may slow the rate of cognitive decline among older adults who live alone.
