Out-of-pocket medication costs for seniors to drop next month
Some Medicare beneficiaries could soon be paying less for certain prescriptions.
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Palmetto Pride honors winners of the 2023 Governor's Art Contest
This morning at the State House, members of Palmetto Pride honored the winners of the 2023 Governor's Art Contest.
SC man remains hospitalized in Texas after Mexico kidnapping
One of the South Carolina men kidnapped in Mexico earlier this month remains in a Texas hospital tonight.
Residents asked to submit dead birds to help DHEC track West Nile virus
DHEC is asking South Carolina residents to submit certain species of dead birds for lab testing in aims to track the West Nile virus this spring and summer.
Police make several arrests, seize drugs at Columbia home
According to investigators, police seized 67 grams of crack cocaine, 70 grams of cocaine,13 grams of heroin, 4 grams of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of marijuana, 5 firearms (one stolen from CPD’s jurisdiction), and more than $3700 in cash.
Columbia-Richland FD: Apartment fire caused by knocked over candle
Columbia firefighters responded to The Retreat in Columbia shortly after 1 p.m. today.
Pay raises approved for Forest Acres Police Department officers
Forest Acres City Council approved pay increases for all sworn police officers on the city’s force.
Governor McMaster names Shrivastava-Patel as Chair of DHEC Board
Governor McMaster nominated Seema Shrivastava-Patel to be the next chair of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control.
Patten Seed company moving corporate headquarters to Charleston
Patten Seed Company announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Charleston.
Attorney calls for criminal investigation after teen stopped for not acknowledging Pledge of Allegiance
Lexington police say they have reviewed surveillance footage of the November 29th 2022 incident and found no evidence of assault.
2023 Pesticides in Produce : strawberries, spinach top list
The 2023 shopper’s guide to pesticides in produce is out and strawberries and spinach own the top two slots on the so-called “dirty dozen.”
SC Senate discussing bill that allows firearm owners to openly carry without permit
The State Senate is taking up a bill allowing lawful firearm owners to carry handguns openly or concealed without a state permit.
Uber introduces new audio recording safety feature to Columbia
Uber is expanding an in-app safety feature that will allow drivers and riders in Columbia to record audio.
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly
Biden honors Monterey Park shooting victims while taking executive actions on guns
Biden’s action asks the AG to define who is “in the business” of selling guns
Columbia man sentenced to 77 months in prison on federal firearm charge
Ernest Durane Mack, 35, was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison after he plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
CPD announces road closures for St. Pat's weekend
With most of the Saint Patrick's Day events kicking off early Friday morning, the Columbia Police Department is asking drivers to find alternate routes in and around several areas since various streets will temporarily be shut down in order for those participating in local events to move with ease.
American Idols Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken discuss concert coming to Newberry
American Idols Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are coming to the Midlands as for their 20th Anniversary Reunion concert tour.
House passes measure reducing State comptroller salary to $1
The House has approved a measure reducing the state comptroller general’s salary to $1.
SCDNR searching for ancestors of remains found
Archaeologists with the Department of Natural Resources need help finding relatives of a young man from the 1800’s whose remains were found in Georgetown County.
