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'Midlands Gives' starts today!

It's that time of the year again! Central Carolina Community Foundation is brings back 'Midlands Gives' hoping you can help them celebrate a decade of giving.

City of Columbia kicks off Small Business Week, Craft Axe Throwing and other businesses honored

Columbia's Mayor Daniel Rickenmann recognized Craft Axe Throwing on Gervais Street as the city's "Business Spotlight Honoree" for efforts the business has made in serving and giving back to the community since 2018.

Woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2018 murder

According to 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office, Morgan Carr, was convicted April 28 for her role in the 2018 Murder and Armed Robbery of Robert All.

Columbia Fireflies hiring food and beverage employees

The Columbia Fireflies is hosting a job fair at Segra Park on May 10 from 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m.

Hartsville man sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug and firearms crimes

Darnikius Trayvon Sutton, 31, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing firearms to further a drug trafficking crime.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport restarts valet parking operations

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be restarting its valet parking operations on May 15.

City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays continues into May

The City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays is now running through May!

Americans getting paid more, could increase inflation

American workers are getting paid more, and that could push inflation higher.

AG Wilson, 25 attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's treatment

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 25 other attorneys general are calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Medicare coverage for a FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatment.

May is Hurricane Preparedness Month in South Carolina

This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week in South Carolina and Governor McMaster officially proclaimed May as Hurricane Preparedness Month.

JPMorgan Chase pays $10.5 billion to acquire failed First Republic Bank

J.P. Morgan Chase is paying more than $10.5 billion to acquire most of the failed First Republic Bank.

Sumter Police Arrested Man Connected To Multiple Break Ins

Sumter Police arrest man wanted for break-ins

Sumter Police have arrested a man connected to multiple break-ins.

Spain is 1st Black woman to lead South Carolina Democrats

Christale Spain, a longtime party operative, was elected Saturday as chair of South Carolina's Democratic Party, becoming the first Black woman to lead the organization in what will be the Democrats' leadoff presidential voting state in 2024.

What to know about Richland County's new fireworks law

Major changes are underway to Richland County's fireworks laws after a new ordinance was passed on March 7.

Aerosmith announces farewell tour starting in September

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate their 50-plus years together

Orangeburg Law Enforcement Complex offices closed May 1—2

The Orangeburg Co. Law Enforcement Complex offices are closed to the public May 1—2 for upgrades to the electrical system.

Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22.