Mega Millions jackpot is the 8th largest in the US at $820 million
Lottery players now have a shot at a Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $820 million, days after someone hit a Powerball prize that topped $1 billion
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ABC's of Education: 2023 HBCU Scholars named by White House
The White House initiative is recognizing its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars with 102 being reward for their accomplishments in academics and leadership. the 2023 hbcu scholars are the largest cohort…
Passenger killed in deadly Columbia car crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the passenger in a car that was involved in a Monday morning accident has died.
Early Intervention Professionals Week recognizes those who help children with special needs
“When you receive the news that you have an autistic child and you know nothing about it, it does help to have someone to lean on and talk to, Colson said.
American Idol virtual auditions coming to South Carolina!
American Idol is entering its 7th season on ABC with the launch of Idol Across America auditions starting August 4th in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Tick population increases
Outdoor activities are more common in Summer but so is tick exposure.
Coroner: 1 person dead after Garners Ferry Road accident
One person is dead after an accident this morning.
Gas Buddy: Gas prices in Columbia average $3.27/ gallon
The average gasoline price in Columbia is down nearly 16 cents since last week.
Elon Musk rebrands Twitter
Twitter is getting a makeover.
Spotify to reportedly announce price rise
Streaming your favorite music on Spotify may soon cost you more money.
Trader Joe's cookies recalled for rocks risk
Some cookies from Trader Joe's have been recalled.
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office warns residents of jury duty scam
The Orangeburg Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam making its way around the area.
Study: Wealthy children more likely to attend elite universities
One research group says children from wealthy families are more than twice as likely to attend elite universities than those from middle-class families with comparable SAT and ACT scores.
ABC’s of Education: Update to policy for children with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education is taking steps to strengthen the rights of children with disabilities.
Pickens man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography offense
A Pickens man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.
Gilgo Beach murders: Police searching suspect's walk-in vault
Rex Heuermann is charged with killing three women who vanished in 2009 and 2010.
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is named the Best Community Center
The 2023 Best of Columbia contest has named a winner for the Best Community Center in the city!
Lexington PD: 2 men arrested, narcotics seized during traffic stop
Lexington Police say multiple narcotics were seized over the weekend.
Irmo PD: Left turn lane from St. Andrews Rd onto Lake Murray Blvd. closed
Irmo Police says the left turn lane from St. Andrews Road onto Lake Murray Blvd. is closed.
Traffic Update: Columbia Ave at West Main St. reopened after collision
The Lexington Police Department says all lanes of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at West Main Street/US-1 have reopened following an accident.
