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Disaster Relief Assistance

Disaster Unemployment Benefits Now Accessible for South Carolina Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 11, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina: Disaster Unemployment Benefits Now Available for Residents As of October 10, 2024, a breath of relief is on the way for folks in South Carolina hit hard...

Blustery Day Preparations

Wind Advisory Alerts Residents of Central South Carolina and East Central Georgia for Gusty Conditions Today

October 11, 2024

Wind Advisory Issued for Central South Carolina and East Central Georgia Good morning, folks! If you live in or around Orangeburg or anywhere in the central and northeastern parts of...

Gratitude and Connection

Cellist Buffi Jacobs Shows Gratitude to Dr. Jim Chow with Special Gift After Medical Assistance

October 11, 2024

Buffi Jacobs and Dr. Jim Chow: A Heartwarming Token of Gratitude This past week in Columbia, a delightful moment unfolded that truly exemplifies the spirit of community and gratitude. Cellist...

Moldy apartment interior

Residents at Columbia’s Willow Run Apartments Struggle Amid Mold Infestation and Neglect

October 11, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Living in a Moldy Nightmare No one ever imagines that the place they call home could turn into a nightmare, but that’s exactly what a group of...

Emergency Response Scene

Morning Chaos in Columbia: Richland County Deputy Injured in Intersection Crash

October 10, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Morning of Unexpected Events Tuesday mornings are usually filled with a sense of routine, but in Columbia, things took an unexpected turn when a Richland County...

Windy Day Preparation

Wind Advisory in Effect for Orangeburg as Strong Gusts Predicted

October 10, 2024

Wind Advisory Issued in Orangeburg as Gusty Conditions Expected Orangeburg, SC – Residents in and around Orangeburg are advised to brace themselves for some blustery weather today. The National Weather...

Police Chase Scene

Wild Chase Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Lexington, S.C.

October 10, 2024

Wild Chase Ends with Arrest in Lexington, S.C. In a bizarre turn of events Monday night in Lexington, South Carolina, a simple civil dispute escalated into a high-speed chase that...

Riverwalk Aftermath Cleanup

Cayce Residents Face Extended Closure of Riverwalk Following Hurricane Helene’s Devastation

October 10, 2024

Cayce Struggles with Hurricane Aftermath as Riverwalk Remains Closed **CAYCE** — Residents looking forward to enjoying the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities of the Cayce Riverwalk are in for some...

Community Storm Recovery

Hurricane Helene Causes Devastation in Forest Acres, Residents Face Tough Recovery

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Helene Leaves Forest Acres Residents Reeling Forest Acres, S.C. has seen its fair share of storms, but nothing quite like the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As the community picks...

BUSINESS

Estate Claims Process

Columbia Probate Court Issues Important Notice on Estates Open for Creditor Claims

October 11, 2024

Columbia Sees New Estates Open Up for Claims Columbia, SC – The heart of our beloved city is beating steadily, and along with its vibrant life, we’ve recently welcomed a...

Community Collaboration in Columbia

Exciting Developments in Columbia: New Property Manager and Collaborative Community Committee Launched

October 11, 2024

Exciting Developments in Columbia: New Faces and Community Commitments Columbia is buzzing with some exciting news just in time for the fall season! There are big changes afoot, fresh faces...

City Redevelopment Concept

Capitol Shopping Center in West Columbia Set for Major Redevelopment Project

October 10, 2024

Exciting Development on the Horizon for West Columbia Greetings from West Columbia, South Carolina! If you live here or might find yourself visiting, we have some thrilling news to share....

Community Vibrance Unleashed

Exciting Community Developments Unfold at 514 E Main St in Lexington, SC

October 10, 2024

Exciting Developments in Lexington, SC! Hello, dear readers! We have some truly exciting things happening here in the charming town of Lexington, South Carolina. Just picture yourself walking down our...

Civic engagement concept

Richland County Residents Set to Benefit from New Free Newsletter Service Enhancing Local Governance Access

October 10, 2024

Exciting News for Richland County Residents! Residents of Richland County can look forward to an exciting new development in local governance access! A tech company based in Columbia has recently...

Community Planning Meeting

Irmo Community Prepares for Transformation with Vision 2035 Plan Amid Growth Concerns

October 10, 2024

Irmo Embraces Change with Vision 2035 Plan In the charming town of Irmo, residents are experiencing a blend of excitement and unease as significant changes loom on the horizon. With...

Bank Branch Closure Sign

Wells Fargo to Close Downtown Columbia Branch, New Opportunities Await

October 10, 2024

Wells Fargo to Close Downtown Columbia Branch Columbia, the vibrant capital of South Carolina, is witnessing a change in its banking landscape. A familiar place for many will soon be...

Bakery Reopening Celebration

Exciting News for Lexington Foodies: O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe Set to Reopen on October 14!

October 9, 2024

Exciting News for Lexington Foodies: O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe Set to Reopen! Hello Lexington! If you’ve been missing the delightful aroma of fresh pastries and hot coffee wafting through the streets...

Community Celebration Outdoors

Discover the Charm and Community Spirit of Lexington, SC: A Hidden Gem in the Midlands

October 8, 2024

Discovering Life in Lexington, SC If you’ve ever wandered through the lovely streets of Lexington, South Carolina, you’ll know that this charming town is rich in culture, history, and community...

Events/What's Happening

Autumn Festivities Columbia

Columbia Brims with Autumn Excitement: Explore October Events!

October 11, 2024

Columbia Brims with Autumn Excitement: Events to Enjoy This October! As the golden leaves begin to blanket the ground and pumpkin spice floods our taste buds, Columbia is alive with...

Auction Treasure Hunt

Exciting Storage Auctions Set to Thrill Columbia This October

October 11, 2024

Exciting Auctions Coming to Columbia: Don’t Miss Out! If you’re in Columbia, SC and looking for an interesting way to spend a Saturday morning, you don’t want to miss the...

Paw Patrol Live excitement

Columbia Gears Up for Paw Patrol Live Performance This Weekend

October 11, 2024

Columbia Welcomes ‘Paw Patrol Live: Heroes Unite!’ Columbia, S.C. is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host a beloved show that has captured the hearts of young fans all...

Concert excitement planner

Columbia Prepares for Kane Brown’s High Road Tour Concert on April 24, 2025

October 11, 2024

Columbia Gears Up for Kane Brown’s Upcoming Concert! Exciting news, music fans! Columbia is set to welcome country music superstar Kane Brown to town as part of his highly anticipated...

Audition Call Poster

New Casting Calls Emerge in Columbia, South Carolina Offering Exciting Opportunities for Aspiring Actors

October 10, 2024

Lights, Camera, Action! New Casting Opportunities in Columbia and Beyond If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing yourself on the big screen or strutting your stuff on a new TV show,...

School Board Forum

Parents, Teachers, and Candidates Unite to Discuss Lexington-Richland School Board Elections

October 10, 2024

Parents, Teachers, and Candidates Gather for Lexington-Richland School Board Forum IRMO, S.C. — This past Tuesday evening, a lively crowd gathered at the Lexington-Richland Five forum, where dozens of parents,...

Decluttering community event

Columbia Residents Invited to Participate in Fall Shred Day to Declutter and Support Hurricane Helene Victims

October 9, 2024

Columbia, S.C.: Time to Clear Out the Clutter! Hey there, Columbia! Are you feeling overwhelmed by those stacks of old bills, documents, and other bits of paper that seem to...

Halloween Community Celebration

Community Hosts Exciting Halloween Events in West Columbia

October 9, 2024

Community Gears Up for Spooktacular Halloween Events in West Columbia West Columbia, SC – Fall is in the air, and you know what that means! Halloween is just around the...

School Board Debate

Exciting School Board Debate Sparks Community Engagement in Lexington-Richland District Five

October 9, 2024

Exciting School Board Debate in Lexington-Richland District Five Lexington County, SC — The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night at Irmo Middle School. The school was transformed into...

CRIME

Emergency Response Scene

Morning Chaos in Columbia: Richland County Deputy Injured in Intersection Crash

October 10, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Morning of Unexpected Events Tuesday mornings are usually filled with a sense of routine, but in Columbia, things took an unexpected turn when a Richland County...

Police Chase Scene

Wild Chase Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Lexington, S.C.

October 10, 2024

Wild Chase Ends with Arrest in Lexington, S.C. In a bizarre turn of events Monday night in Lexington, South Carolina, a simple civil dispute escalated into a high-speed chase that...

Community Crime Watch

Cayce Police Seek Public Assistance in Bold Theft Case at Local Burlington Coat Factory

October 9, 2024

Cayce Investigators Seek Help in Theft Case Cayce, SC 10/07/2024 (Paul Kirby) – The quiet streets of Cayce, nestled next to Columbia, were recently shaken by a bold attempt at...

Memorial for Justice

Columbia Family Files Lawsuit Against Gas Station Following Actor’s Tragic Death Linked to Gun Violence

October 9, 2024

Columbia Family Sues Gas Station Following Tragic Incident Involving Rising Actor In Columbia, South Carolina, the heart-wrenching story of a young actor, Samuel “Sammy” Tumaini Nagi Njuguna, continues to unfold...

Community Unity Vigil

Heartwarming Search Underway for Missing Local Broadway Star in Columbia

October 8, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heartwarming Search for Local Broadway Talent Missing In a town filled with love and support, the search is on for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old former Broadway star...

Community Resilience After Storm

Columbia Rallies Together as Community Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene Devastation

October 8, 2024

Columbia, SC: A Community on the Mend After Hurricane Helene It’s been a week since hurricane Helene swept through Columbia and much of the east coast, leaving devastation in its...

Community Support Vigil

Tragic Accident Claims Young Life in Chapin

October 7, 2024

Tragic Accident Claims Young Life in Chapin This past Friday, in the charming town of Chapin, the community was shaken by a tragic event. It was a warm day, with...

Police car silhouette

Incident in Lexington: USC Police Lieutenant Faces DUI Charges Following Crash

October 6, 2024

Incident in Lexington: USC Police Lieutenant Charged with DUI On a seemingly calm Saturday afternoon in Lexington, South Carolina, the tranquility of the community was disrupted by a traffic incident...

Community Mourning Together

Tragic Accidents on Interstate 77 Claim Two Lives in Columbia, South Carolina

October 4, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tragic Night on Interstate 77 It’s never easy to hear about accidents, and last Thursday night was particularly heartbreaking for Columbia, South Carolina. On the busy Interstate...

POLITICS

Food Assistance Support

Food Assistance Update for South Carolina Residents Affected by Power Outages

October 6, 2024

Columbia, S.C. – Food Assistance Update for Residents Affected by Power Outages In the wake of recent power outages affecting many communities, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)...

Voting Registration Deadline

South Carolina Extends Voter Registration Deadline to October 14 Following Hurricane Helene Impact

October 6, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Good News for Voters! In a recent turn of events, the deadline to register to vote in South Carolina has been extended! You now have until October...

Education Funding Debate

South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Stalls School Voucher Program, Leaving Low-Income Families Disappointed

October 6, 2024

Columbia, S.C. – A Tough Day for Vouchers On a day that many families in South Carolina were holding their breath, the state’s Supreme Court announced they would not reconsider...

Labor Strike Impact

Strike Disrupts Supply Chains as Port Workers Demand Pay Rise in Columbia, S.C.

October 3, 2024

Strike Action Disrupts Supply Chains in Columbia, S.C. Columbia, S.C.—A wave of strikes is sweeping over the East and Gulf Coasts, and it’s rocking the ports like a boat in...

Community Development Dispute

Irmo Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial 550-Home Development

October 3, 2024

Irmo Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial 550-Home Development In the picturesque town of Irmo, nestled in the heart of Richland County, the anticipation surrounding a new housing development named Water Walk...

Community recovery efforts

Columbia Residents Confront the Harsh Aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene

October 2, 2024

Columbia Residents Deal with the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene Columbia, SC — On the morning of September 27, Tropical Storm Helene swept through our city, leaving a trail of...

School Funding Debate

Governor McMaster Appeals South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling on School Voucher Program

September 29, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C.: Governor Appeals School Voucher Decision In a move that has everyone talking, Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has asked the state’s highest court to rethink its recent...

Hurricane Preparation Supplies

Price Gouging Law Enforced in South Carolina as Hurricane Helene Approaches

September 28, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Price Gouging Law Activated Amid Hurricane Helene Preparation As Hurricane Helene approaches, residents of Columbia and surrounding areas are bracing themselves for potential impacts. To protect the...

Community Celebration Gathering

Exciting Community Updates and Events Coming to Springfield

September 28, 2024

Exciting Community Updates in Springfield! Hey there, Springfield! It seems like our little corner of the world is buzzing with activity. From new parks sprouting up to community events that...

SPORTS

Fantasy Football Showdown

Get Ready for Fantasy Football Drama this Weekend!

October 11, 2024

Get Ready for Fantasy Football Drama this Weekend! Hey there, fantasy football fans! If you’re in New York City, or pretty much anywhere, it’s time to gear up for an...

Victory Celebration Moment

San Francisco 49ers Secure Critical Victory Over Seattle Seahawks in Thrilling Matchup

October 11, 2024

San Francisco Celebrates as 49ers Dominate Seahawks for a Much-Needed Win Last night in San Francisco, we witnessed the 49ers rise back to .500 with a thrilling victory over their...

Rookie Players Celebration

Exciting Week in Fantasy Football: Rookies Shine and Injuries Shape Lineups

October 10, 2024

Fantasy Film Room Highlights from the Week Hey there, fellow fantasy football fanatics! We’re back in the groove, chatting about the hottest fantasy storylines making waves this week. So grab...

Baseball Victory Celebration

Dodgers Advance to Game 5 After Dominating Padres 8-0 in MLB Playoffs

October 10, 2024

Dodgers Bounce Back in Style in a Thrilling Day of MLB Playoffs Los Angeles was buzzing after an intense day of MLB playoff action that saw the Dodgers crush the...

Young Golfer Practicing Skills

Caitlin Clark to Showcase Golf Skills in Upcoming Annika Tournament

October 9, 2024

Belleair, Florida: Caitlin Clark to Swing into Golf this Offseason Get ready folks, because Caitlin Clark is about to make quite a splash in the golf world! This talented athlete,...

Coaching Change Announcement

New York Jets Shakeup: Owner Woody Johnson and Interim Coach Jeff Ulbrich Address Future After Firing of Robert Saleh

October 9, 2024

New York Jets Shakeup: Owner Woody Johnson and Interim Coach Jeff Ulbrich Speak Out After Saleh’s Firing New York, NY – The Jets are making waves following the firing of...

Voter Engagement Campaign

Kamala Harris Launches Media Blitz to Engage Voters Ahead of Presidential Election

October 8, 2024

New York: Kamala Harris Puts Herself Out There as Voting Begins New York is buzzing, and the spotlight is on Vice President Kamala Harris as she dives into interviews and...

Football Victory Celebration

Commanders Cruise Past Browns in 34-13 Rout Amid Watson’s Struggles

October 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Commanders Dominate the Struggling Browns In a match-up that had some folks scratching their heads, the Washington Commanders put a serious hurting on the Cleveland Browns with...

Basketball jersey on bench

Los Angeles Clippers Announce P.J. Tucker’s Temporary Departure from Team

October 7, 2024

Los Angeles Says Goodbye to P.J. Tucker – at Least for Now In the bustling city of Los Angeles, it seems like the former Lakers on-court buddy, P.J. Tucker, is...

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