Biden urges veterans to seek health benefits under new law
President Joe Biden has visited a National Guard facility in Delaware to talk about expanded veterans benefits for exposure to toxins under legislation that he signed in August.
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South Carolina airman who served in WWII accounted for decades later
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recently announced that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Ralph E. Richardson, Jr., of Columbia has been accounted for after he was killed during World War II.
Beaufort deputies looking for man wanted on burglary charge
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says 18 year-old Jonathon Isrrael Paz is wanted on first-degree burglary charges.
City of Columbia offering free parking during holidays
The City of Columbia is offering free parking in gated parking facilities and street meters during Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays.
Sumter police investigate fatal shooting
A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest
Gervais Street bridge open to traffic following emergency rescue
Earlier today the Columbia-Richland Fire Department announced that Gervais Street bridge was closed to traffic due to an emergency rescue incident.
Survey finds consumers primarily using debit to purchase holiday gifts
It’s that time of year when we are all rushing to buy Christmas gifts.
Gas leak repaired following car crash
A gas leak has been repaired after a car crashed into a natural gas line pump station yesterday.
Richland deputies arrest man wanted in club murder
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a man wanted for a murder that occurred outside of a Columbia night club on Nov. 16.
School District Five names new Lead Safety Officer
School District Five announced Veteran law enforcement officer Ross Wise as their new Lead Safety Officer.
Newberry authorities arrest man on Burglary, Possession of Cocaine charges
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old Matthew Christopher Temples was arrested for Burglary 2nd Degree and Possession of Cocaine 1st Offense.
Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
Wholesale bread baking company Highland Baking is expanding Spartanburg County operations with a $35 million investment, creating 80 new jobs.
State Grand Jury issues nine tax evasion indictments against Murdaugh
The South Carolina State Grand Jury issued nine new indictments against Richard Alexander Murdaugh for Willful Attempt to Evade or Defeat a Tax.
The Grinch will not be stealing Christmas this year
The Grinch won't be stealing Christmas this year.
Military Matters: Military vaccination mandate passes in Senate
The Senate passed a massive military policy bill today that would direct the defense department to lift a COVID vaccination mandate for service members.
Former Texas police officer found guilty in deadly shooting
A jury in Texas found a former fort worth police officer guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting a woman.
Harvard University appoints first black president
Harvard University has appointed its first black president.
Russia focused on U.S., Ukraine, Africa with coordinated tactics in some social media sites
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other massive digital platforms, announced Thursday that since 2017 they disrupted more than 200 global networks engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB).
SC Department of Mental Health gives tips on combatting seasonal depression
The holidays are a time to connect and be in fellowship with family and friends.
Biden meets with African leaders during Summit
Yesterday, President Biden met with dozens of African leaders touting $370 million in new project in Africa to promote business ties with the continent.
