Research shows fatal heart attacks more likely during holiday season
It’s a season of joy and cheer, but the holidays can also be stressful and research shows heart attack deaths are more likely this time of year.
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Old shrimp boat sunk to make new reef off South Carolina coast
A 70-foot shrimp boat — once docked in the town of Port Royal — has joined New York City subway cars and other unusual materials that make up a man-made reef off of South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island, where black sea bass, grouper and barracuda and other fish hang out.
The Spirit of Lake Murray to set sail again Spring 2023
The Spirit, Lake Murray's only large charter vessel is expected to return in the Spring of 2023.
Ella’s Stuff A Stocking drop off set for Dec. 14
River Bluff High School will be celebrating 10 years of Ella's Stuff A Stocking on Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sumter Police charges man for setting fire to vacant building
The Sumter Police Department charged a 49 year-old man responsible for setting a fire that destroyed a vacant Broad Street building on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Lexington Police searching for suspects, stolen trailer
The Lexington Police Department is asking the public's help in finding the suspects involved in an alleged theft on Nov. 1.
Fairfield County Offices to close for upcoming holidays
Fairfield County announced closure of their government offices on Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27 in observance of the holidays.
FBI: 2021 Hate Crime Report show slight decrease in incident reporting
The FBI released its 2021 Uniform Crime Reporting Program Hate Crime Report today.
Star Gamecock running back MarShawn Lloyd enters transfer portal
On Monday, star Gamecock running back, MarShawn Lloyd entered the transfer portal.
Fort Jackson announces sound advisory for nearby residents
Fort Jackson announced a sound advisory for residents who live near the base.
City of Columbia releases Food Truck Fridays December vendors
The City of Columbia announced Food Truck Friday's December lineup.
SC Attorney General wants anti-robotext protections put in place
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Willson is supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) initiative to crack down on unwanted robotext messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from unassigned, invalid or unused numbers.
Survey: M&M’s South Carolina’s favorite candy
The holidays are a great time to enjoy some candy!
Angel Tree gift pickup happening today at State Fairgrounds
Families in need of a Christmas miracle are picking up their gifts today through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program!
Carolina Honda's 22nd annual Vets Charity Ride
Hundreds of bikers revved their engines this weekend for Carolina Honda's 22nd annual Vets Charity Ride.
“Alexa, thank my driver” new feature rolls out
A new Alexa future has been added to your devices, just in time for the holiday shipping rush.
Experts push for vaccinations as Flu, Covid cases on the rise
As we get ready to gather with family and friends for the upcoming holidays, health experts continue to encourage flu and Covid shots, amid what they are calling a "triple-demic."
Families tighten holiday budgets during high inflation
The highest inflation since the 1980s is making holiday budgeting more complicated for millions of middle-class families this year.
Americans’ wealth is dropping, says Federal Reserve
Americans’ wealth continues to drop.
Prosecutors: Murdaugh killed family to gain pity, distract
A judge will determine whether evidence of disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh's alleged financial crimes are admissible in an upcoming double-murder trial that has drawn worldwide attention for its bizarre twists.
