Black-owned restaurants showcased during “Black Eats Week 803”
“Black Eats Week 803” showcases some of the finest Black-owned restaurants in the Midlands.
South Carolina
Tax cuts, teacher raises and a few social issues in South Carolina budget compromise
A budget compromise reached by a small group of lawmakers Friday means South Carolina will accelerate a planned income tax cut, raise the salaries of all teachers and state employees and send more money to adult and juvenile prisons.
Survivors of human trafficking now have a new safe haven in the Midlands
Survivors of human trafficking will have a new safe haven in the Midlands.
Road closures in downtown Columbia scheduled for Palmetto Boys and Girls State Parade
Motorists in Columbia should be aware of several road closures on Friday, June 14, in the downtown area.
GOP women who helped defeat a near-total abortion ban are losing reelection in South Carolina
A near-total abortion ban was defeated in South Carolina with the help of the only three Republican women in the Senate, but after Tuesday’s primary, they’re losing their election bids.
SC infant mortality rate drops 7%
The infant mortality rate is down in South Carolina but it is still above the national average.
South Carolina gas prices drop as summer driving season starts: GasBuddy
Average gas prices in South Carolina have fallen 8.4 cents in the past week, according to Gasbuddy’s survey of over 3,000 stations throughout the Palmetto State.
Midlands woman’s lucky feeling ends in $250K win
A Midlands woman was feeling lucky when she got off work, so she bought a lottery ticket and won.
SC early primary voting period to end soon
Tomorrow, Friday is the last day to vote early ahead of next week’s primaries.
Coral the sea turtle overcomes injury at SC aquarium, found in Mexico years later
A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was detected on a nesting beach in Mexico with a special connection to South Carolina.
