Predawn crash between tractor-trailer and box truck kills driver in Orangeburg County
A Freightliner and a Mercedes-Benz box truck collided around 2:45 a.m. Both drivers were hospitalized, and the box truck driver died, officials said.
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A dry Friday before rain comes back for Mother's Day weekend
Friday gives the Midlands a small break from the rain before it returns over the weekend
Driver killed in single-vehicle collision in Newberry County on May 7
Thursday evening incident occurred near intersection of Macedonia Church and Long roads near Prosperity, South Carolina
Columbia Housing Authority plans new affordable housing complex in Edgewood
The Columbia Housing Authority plans to build 24 new affordable housing units on Slighs Avenue in the Edgewood neighborhood.
Blythewood task force eyes overhaul of large events after safety and violence concerns
Color-coded wristbands, beefed-up security and a test event are among the proposals as town leaders rethink how to host large gatherings safely.
Clemson men's golf team will be in the Marana, Arizona Regional
The Tigers are a six seed in what will be their 44th regional appearance overall and fourth in the last five years under head coach Jordan Byrd.
South Carolina men's golf team headed to Columbus for regionals
The Gamecocks have earned their 32nd appearance to the NCAA Regionals as they have earned the #7 seed in the Columbus Regional.
South Carolina lawmakers eye red light cameras as bill advances to Judiciary Committee
The proposal would let cities mail fines to drivers caught running red lights, but privacy advocates are pushing for limits on how the data is used.
Richland County deputies link Georgia prisoners to 'ruthless' scam targeting Midlands victims
Authorities say nine inmates used contraband cellphones to impersonate police and bilk victims out of as much as $25,000 with fake jail-bond demands.
Pain at the pump deepens for Midlands families as South Carolina gas prices climb
Drivers are reworking budgets as Harvest Hope reports a 60% surge in households seeking food aid, and economists watch for recession signals.
Party like an animal: from the Poultry Festival to a Pro Rodeo, live music and farmers markets, there's som...
Things to do in the Columbia, South Carolina area this Mother's Day weekend, May 7-10, 2026
K-9 unit joins manhunt after morning shooting wounds man on Bush River Road
Deputies say a man was shot in the 1100 block of Bush River Road around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, and a K-9 team is now scouring the area for a suspect.
Weather Impact Alert for the Midlands through Thursday afternoon
Thunderstorms are expected in the Midlands through Thursday afternoon, with warm temperatures for now.
USC rallies around Garcia, Beamer reaches out to the former Gamecock quarterback who is battling cancer
On Wednesday, Garcia announced he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer and a short time later, one of his many phone calls of support came from USC head coach Shane Beamer
South Carolina honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
Families and community members come together to remember fallen officers at the SC Law Enforcement Memorial.
Weather Impact Alert: Severe storms possible tonight in the Midlands
Heavy rainfall and possibly severe thunderstorms could impact the Midlands tonight and Thursday.
City of Newberry proposes slight property tax increase in new city budget for FY 2026-2027
Newberry officials say rising costs and inflation are behind a proposed property tax increase in the city’s upcoming budget.
South Carolina House approves proposal that could allow congressional redistricting special session
The South Carolina House has approved a proposal that could allow lawmakers to return for a special session focused on congressional redistricting.
Fallen trooper Dennis Ricks inducted into South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks died after being struck by a box truck during a traffic stop on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County.
Prisma Health resumes normal hospital operations after measles outbreak ends
Hospitals across Prisma Health are returning to normal visitation and masking practices following the end of the measles outbreak.
'He should have been in jail': Lawmakers unveil proposed Logan’s Law following 2025 murder of Logan Federico
“With 39 charges and 25 felonies – aggravated assaults, robberies and parole violations – he should have been in jail,” father Stephen Federico said.
Former Gamecock star Stephen Garcia announces he has cancer
Former South Carolina Gamecocks star quarterback Stephen Garcia has announced he has colorectal cancer.
Bridge repair project to impact traffic on US 301 over Cooper Swamp
Officials said the closure on US 301/Bamberg Road is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to remain in place for several weeks.
Apartment fire in northeast Columbia displaces 28 residents
Officials said that all residents were able to get our safely, but about 28 residents have been displaced.