UPDATE: Gas leak fixed on Newnham Drive, open to traffic
Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a gas leak has been fixed on Newnham Drive and traffic is moving as normal.
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Cirba Solutions building $300 million flagship operations in Richland County
A battery management and materials company announced plans to build its state-of-the-art flagship operations in Richland County.
Senators want governor to name comptroller after $3.5B error
The legislative fallout over a $3.5 billion accounting blunder by South Carolina's comptroller general took a new turn Tuesday as lawmakers moved to make his job a gubernatorial appointment instead of an elected position.
Sumter School District releases statement on shooting that left 3 children, 2 adults dead
The Sumter County School District has released a statement after three children and two adults were found dead after a domestic related shooting that occurred last night before 11:30 p.m. on Whitetail Circle.
Death toll linked to contaminated eye drops rises to 3 as 8 people report vision loss
Four people have reportedly had to have their eyeballs surgically removed.
Sen. Scott poised to give 2024 'political update' to donors
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is inching ever closer to a presidential bid in 2024, scheduling his latest swing through early-voting states before returning home afterward to give donors a “political update."
Columbia City council approves amendment to test wastewater
The City of Columbia wants to make sure wastewater in the Capital city is in prime condition for all of the current and future developments that will grace the area.
Two men accused in deadly armed robbery arrested
Two men are in custody tonight in connection with a deadly robbery in Lee county.
Grand Jury investigating Trump reconvenes Wednesday
A grand jury reconvenes Wednesday to continue to weigh charges against former president Donald Trump in connection with the Manhattan D.A.'s probe into alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Google jumps on the A.I. bandwagon
Meet 'Bard', Google's newest addition is an A.I. Chatbot tool. similar to chat G.P.T.
Local Living: Concert in Gardens, Studio 54
Here's a look at some of the events happening here in the Midlands in your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health
WalletHub: South Carolina has 5th highest resignation rate
South Carolina is among the states with the most people leaving their jobs.
Bluff Road Armory to host "Veterans Experience Action Center"
Officials are calling the event the "Veterans Experience Action Center," and will take place Thursday March 23rd, Friday March 24th, and Saturday March 25th -- each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gun used in Mexico kidnapping came from U.S.
Federal investigators say a gun used in the kidnapping of four South Carolinians in Mexico came from the U.S.
Survey: Apartments in U.S. shrinking in size
Apartments in the U.S. are shrinking.
Richland Coroner: Identity of victim in house fire on Wilkes Road released
Richland Coroner Rutherford has released the name of the victim of a house fire on Wilkes Road around 5:30 a.m. on March 21.
National Association of Realtors: Home prices fell in February
It's getting slightly more affordable to buy a home in the United States!
Americans opting for cheaper options
Many online shoppers are ditching premium goods and opting for cheaper products.
Snap! Venus fly trap fans ask South Carolina to honor plant
Conservationists are pushing for the Venus fly trap to be South Carolina's official carnivorous plant, joining other official items such as the state bird (Carolina Wren), state opera (Porgy and Bess) and the state snack (boiled peanuts).
DHEC confirms rabid bat found in Richland County
DHEC confirmed that three people were exposed to a rabid bat after it was found near Kershaw Street and Butler Street in Columbia.
