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2023 Senior Day held at S.C. State Fairgrounds

The South Carolina Department of Aging held it's annual Senior Day event earlier today at the S.C. State Fairgrounds.

West Columbia Riverwalk open after being closed due to flooding

All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.

Global firearms manufacturer expanding Richland Co. operations

Global firearms manufacturer FN America, LLC announced plans to expand its Richland Co. operations.

Atlanta mass shooting live updates: 1 killed, 4 hurt; suspect at large

The shooting took place at Laureate Medical Center.

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Fed raises interest rates 0.25%, escalating inflation fight amid banking woes

Rate hikes have contributed to a banking crisis and economic slowdown this year.

Columbia Police: Three students sent to hospital after ingesting suspected edibles

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the consumption of suspected edibles by three Hand Middle students.

U.S. senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act

Some U.S. senators have revived a bill that would require safety features for social media.

SC House lawmakers pass boat safety bill

South Carolina House lawmakers have passed a bill aiming to increase boating safety.

Tuesday Morning is going out of business and closing all stores

Retailer Tuesday Morning is closing all of its stores and going out of business entirely.

Smith Wins City Council Election Town Of Lexington

Gavin Smith wins Town of Lexington City Council election

The Town of Lexington has chosen a new council member in a special election yesterday.

No Injuries In House Fire On Greenleaf Rd.

No injuries in house fire on Greenleaf Road

No one is hurt after a house fire in Columbia yesterday, says the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.

Bond Revocation Hearing For Meadowlake Park Shooting Suspect

Bond revocation hearing for teenager charged in Meadowlake Park shooting

A teenager charged with the shooting at Meadowlake Park that injured 11 people last week will have a bond revocation hearing this afternoon.

Lawmakers discuss bond court system after Meadowlake Park Shooting

Eleven people were hurt in a shooting at Meadowlake Park on Beckman Road over the weekend. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, students from multiple high schools in the Midlands gathered for a flash party at the park.

Alex Murdaugh 'invented' story about dogs causing housekeeper's fatal fall at house

The woman's death was initially reported as a fatal trip-and-fall accident.

History, civics scores of US students dipped amid pandemic

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.