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Debby's track changed slightly overnight as heavy bands of rain belt the Lowcountry and Midlands.
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Some Midlands school districts cancel classes for Tropical Storm Debby, but most continue as planned
While some school districts in the Midlands have canceled classes or moved them online due to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impact, many around Columbia will start their school years as planned.
The patient who was shot by an officer at Lexington Medical Center on Aug. 2 was armed with handgun, according to SLED. The agency is continuing to investigate the shooting.
After historic lows in recruitment, Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., works to enlist more soldiers in the U.S. Army. U.S. Secretary of Defense said he is optimistic about hitting this year's goals.
The technical college system received $12.6 million in federal grants at the beginning of July to be used for workforce development. Here's what the money is going toward.
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern…
Inland South Carolina faces varying risks of river flooding as Tropical Storm Debby is set to impact the state, pushing operators to open one of the Lake Murray dam's spill gates.
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A new musical, "Dandelion," premiering at Trustus Theatre this month is the culmination of years of collaboration between professional writers, actors and musicians across the East Coast. The team has dreams to take the mother-daughter musical beyond Columbia. Read moreTrustus Theatre's upcoming original musical has dreams beyond Columbia
The restaurant, which opened in Chapin in 2022, purchased about an acre of land at the corner of Garden Brook Drive and Dreher Shoals Road. The new location will have a drive-thru. Read moreWhy did the Cash's Chicken cross the road? To get to a new Irmo location.
'Barbenheimer' obscured the impact of the writers' and actors' strikes on the industry. With last year’s production on hold, this year’s movies couldn’t be made. So how are local cinemas wrestling with a drought of summer Blockbusters? Read moreBlockbuster or bust? Moviegoing is waning. Local theaters are turning to local filmmakers
Chubby's Burgers & Brewhouse, a Blythewood smash burger restaurant that started as a food truck in 2020, will expand with a second location coming near Fort Jackson. Read moreChubby's Burgers expanding to second location in Columbia near Fort Jackson
"Sunny," a new sci-fi show on Apple TV+ starring Rashida Jones, has a surprising Columbia connection: it was written and created by an alumna of Trustus Theatre and Dreher High. Read moreApple TV Plus' newest sci-fi show was created by a Columbia native and Dreher High alumna
A 300-unit apartment complex in a growing area of Columbia has received construction funding and permit approval from the city. Read moreCity of Columbia approves 300-unit apartment complex near Fort Jackson
Election results for the June 25 primary runoffs include Katrina Shealy's loss and a tight race for Mia Mcleod's former seat. Read moreColumbia-area GOP, Democratic runoff results: Shealy loses, Walker defeats Thigpen
Punter Kai Kroeger talks about a renewed focus and a different view on his craft and life after a merely average 2023 season. Read moreGamecocks' punter Kai Kroeger has new approach, body art and vision
South Carolina’s constitution requires the Legislature to provide “a system of free, public schools open to all children” — which sounds pretty bare bones: Open schools, with books and teachers, and see what happens. Read moreScoppe: SC political gerrymandering argument has a familiar ring. That doesn't bode well.
Columnist Cassidy Spencer reflects on being an unsigned frontwoman for local rock band Gamine, "In the music industry, in the Southeast, it can feel at times like every man for himself." Read moreIs This Thing On: Toughen Up or Shatter, Baby
I became a defender of political attack ads as a reporter. South Carolina candidates had just started spending ridiculous amounts of special-interest money on elections, and one of my jobs was to write “fact check” articles on their TV ads and campaign mailings. Not all of them, of course — … Read moreScoppe: Candidates still need to criticize their opponents, just cool the overheated rhetoric
In the House District 75 race, columnist Kevin Fisher says, "we have a competitive House race with two quality candidates. I urge both of them to keep it smart and civil, as I know they both can." Read moreCityWatch: An actual S.C. House race, right here in Richland County