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Prosecutors call Parkland shooting 'systematic massacre'

The prosecution say suspected Parkland shooter researched other deadly shootings and came up with a “tactical and purposeful” plan for murder.

Biden administration invests $80 million in public school nutrition

Biden - Harris Administration invests millions in schools during 'National School Lunch Week'

Harvest Hope Food Bank seeing increase in families who are in need

This time of the year is a vulnerable time for families who are in need of food, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Task force recommends anxiety screenings for kids as young as 8

According to data from the CDC, between 2016 and 2019, nearly six million children were diagnosed with anxiety and nearly three million were diagnosed with depression.

SC Trucking Association: Free cookouts for truck drivers tomorrow

South Carolina’s Trucking Association staff and crew volunteers are providing free cookouts Oct.12 for truck drivers at two weight stations from 10 am- 3 pm.

8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults

According to research, walking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while already overweight adults can half their odds of becoming obese by walking 11,000 steps.

Holiday travel costs predicted to rise

A new forecast predicts the cost of holiday travel will shoot up this week as the Thanksgiving rush gets closer.

Mega Millions reaches $445 million drawing tonight

The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $445 million which is a $226 million cash payout.

Amazon Prime early access sales begin today

It’s day one of Amazon's new prime early access sale.

Sheriff: Man who killed 5 was high, hadn't slept for 4 days

A man using drugs who hadn't slept in days shot and killed five people in a South Carolina home where people gathered to get high, a sheriff said Tuesday.

Columbia Fireflies & CPI Security help renovate Greenview Park for youth

Greenview Park’s softball and t-ball fields are undergoing a makeover Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 am-3 pm with help from the Columbia Fireflies and CPI Security.

Actress Angela Lansbury, star of 'Murder She Wrote' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' dies at 96

The actress' career spanned more than seven decades.

SC Commission on Higher Education to expend $5 million towards nurse’s salaries

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced plans to expend $5 million towards nursing faculty’s salaries.

AGP Group investing $3.3 million towards new Lexington establishment

Automotive glazing manufacturer AGP Group announced it’s investing $3.3 million towards the establishment of a new division in Lexington County.

Prisma Health opens new same-day orthopedic practice in Lexington

Prisma Health announced the establishment of Lexington’s new orthopedic urgent care practice at 104 Saludea Pointe Drive.

Lower Richland High school student charged with false active shooter call

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a 16 year-old Lower Richland High school student following a false call made yesterday claiming of an active shooter at the school.

U.S. could lose 175,000 jobs a month

The United States could be on the verge of losing tens of thousands of jobs. Bank of America warns the Federal Reserve's aggressive inflation-reducing policies could also slow the job market.