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Columbia residents discussing utility payments

Columbia Warns Residents Against Doxo.com for Utility Bills

March 25, 2025

News Summary Residents of Columbia are advised to avoid using doxo.com for utility payments following a warning from the city. Doxo.com is not an approved vendor, which could lead to...

A house on fire in Irmo with firefighters responding.

Major House Fire in Irmo Causes Substantial Damage

March 25, 2025

News Summary A significant house fire erupted in Irmo, S.C., on Saturday, engulfing a home on Shetford Road. Emergency crews from various departments responded promptly, resulting in no reported injuries....

Severe Weather in Columbia, SC

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings Hit Columbia, SC

March 24, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, experienced severe weather conditions this Sunday morning as tornado and thunderstorm warnings were issued. With high winds and a risk of localized flooding, residents were...

Firing Squad Execution Protest

South Carolina Man Executed by Firing Squad: A Historic Night

March 24, 2025

News Summary In a historic execution, Brad Sigmon, 67, was put to death by firing squad in South Carolina on March 7, 2025. This marks the first execution of its...

Modern transportation infrastructure in Columbia, SC

Columbia’s $204 Million Transportation Overhaul

March 24, 2025

News Summary Columbia is set to transform its transportation infrastructure with a $204 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Major projects include modernizing highways, improving pedestrian and cyclist...

A raging wildfire in the forests of North and South Carolina with smoke and flames visible.

Severe Wildfire Threat Leads to State of Emergency in Carolina

March 24, 2025

News Summary North and South Carolina are under a state of emergency due to severe wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued fire danger alerts, with...

A car covered with yellow pollen in spring in Columbia, SC.

Columbia, SC Battles Soaring Pollen Counts This Spring

March 24, 2025

News Summary As spring arrives in Columbia, South Carolina, residents are facing rising pollen counts that are exacerbating seasonal allergies. The city ranks 15th in the U.S. for allergy challenges...

A thriving small business scene in South Carolina representing community support and economic impact.

South Carolina Chamber Urges Change Over Lutnick’s Remarks

March 24, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has called for the dismissal of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following alarming comments he made about Social Security. Frank Knapp,...

Winter Weather in South Carolina

Winter Weather Alert Issued for South Carolina

March 23, 2025

News Summary South Carolina residents are bracing for a significant winter weather event with freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice expected from Tuesday to Wednesday. Emergency management officials are...

BUSINESS

Financial Advisory Team Meeting

Apollon Financial Acquires DeHollander Financial Group

March 25, 2025

News Summary In a significant move for the Greenville financial landscape, Apollon Financial has acquired DeHollander Financial Group. This acquisition will add five experienced employees to Apollon, enhancing their commitment...

Celebration of Local Entrepreneurship

Summerville Honors Local Entrepreneur Tiffany Johnson-Wilson

March 25, 2025

News Summary In Summerville, SC, Tiffany Johnson-Wilson, CEO of Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company, receives the ‘Female Small Business Person of the Year’ award. Her achievements as an industry...

Komar Industries Facility Construction

Komar Industries to Establish Facility in York County

March 25, 2025

News Summary York County is set to welcome Komar Industries, based in Ohio, as they invest $11.5 million to open their first South Carolina facility. This venture will create 160...

Beautiful South Carolina Landscapes

Growth in South Carolina’s Tourism Sector

March 25, 2025

News Summary South Carolina’s tourism industry has experienced a remarkable 65% growth over the past decade, contributing over $29 billion annually to the state’s economy. The recent South Carolina Governor’s...

Aerial view of Columbia Convention Center and surrounding area

Columbia to Remove Height Restrictions in Vista District

March 25, 2025

News Summary Columbia’s City Council is poised to amend building height restrictions in the Vista District to attract taller hotel developments. Currently capped at 75 feet, eliminating this limit aims...

Illustration of a Trader Joe's store in Lexington with community members shopping.

Trader Joe’s Considering New Store in Lexington

March 25, 2025

News Summary Trader Joe’s has sparked excitement in Lexington as the town’s Facebook page announced a potential new location. A petition has garnered nearly 9,100 signatures, indicating strong community support...

Community members supporting Trader Joe's in Lexington

Lexington Residents Push for Trader Joe’s Location

March 25, 2025

News Summary Residents of Lexington, South Carolina, are rallying for a Trader Joe’s store to be located in their town. A Facebook post sparked significant community support, resulting in nearly...

Bace Facility in York County

Komar Industries Relocates Bace to York County, SC

March 24, 2025

News Summary Komar Industries has announced the relocation of its subsidiary, Bace, from Charlotte, NC to York County, SC. This move is expected to create around 160 new jobs and...

Wilmington Coastal Cityscape

Wilmington Claims Title as North Carolina’s Fastest-Growing City

March 23, 2025

News Summary Wilmington has officially become the fastest-growing metro area in North Carolina, showing a remarkable population growth of over 13% from 2020 to 2024. The city’s population has surged...

Events/What's Happening

Crowd enjoying a Jonas Brothers concert at Colonial Life Arena

Jonas Brothers Set to Rock Columbia, SC in 2025

March 24, 2025

News Summary The Jonas Brothers are returning to Columbia, South Carolina on November 6, 2025, for a special concert during their ‘Living The Dream’ tour. Fans can grab tickets starting...

Construction at Columbia Metropolitan Airport's curb-front area

Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Start Major Reconfiguration

March 23, 2025

News Summary Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is set to begin a significant curb-front reconfiguration project on March 24, lasting about 60 days. The initiative aims to improve passenger pickups, reduce...

Police and emergency responders at a car incident scene

Sumter Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Car Incident

March 23, 2025

News Summary A 30-year-old man from Sumter, Dillon Christian Osborne, has been arrested on attempted murder charges following a car incident that escalated from a heated argument. The alarming incident...

Crowd enjoying live music at the St. Patrick's Day Festival

USC Launches Green Street Records with First Artist Signing

March 23, 2025

News Summary Columbia, SC, is abuzz as USC introduces its student-run label, Green Street Records, featuring sophomore Katie DeMartini as its inaugural artist. Known for her vibrant pop-rock sound, she...

Firefighters installing smoke alarms in Hollywood Hills community

Hollywood Hills Smoke Alarm Blitz Scheduled for March 22

March 22, 2025

News Summary The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will host a Smoke Alarm Blitz in Hollywood Hills on March 22. Residents can receive free smoke alarm installations, enhancing fire safety in the...

Audience moving around at an outdoor music performance in Columbia.

Columbia’s Unique Outdoor Music Performance on March 29

March 22, 2025

News Summary Columbia is set to host a groundbreaking outdoor performance of ‘Inuksuit’ by John Luther Adams on March 29 at the USC Horseshoe. This free event, part of the...

Families shopping at the M.O.M. Sale

West Columbia to Host M.O.M. Spring/Summer Sale

March 22, 2025

News Summary On March 22, the Mothers of Multiples (M.O.M.) Spring/Summer Consignment Sale will take place in West Columbia. Parents can find great deals on gently-used children’s items including clothing,...

Columbia City Council members discussing proclamation for Social Work Month

Columbia City Council Designates March 2025 as Social Work Month

March 21, 2025

News Summary During a recent meeting on March 18, 2025, the Columbia City Council officially declared March as Social Work Month, honoring the vital contributions of social workers in the...

Irmo High School Concert Choir performing at Carnegie Hall

Irmo High School Choir Shines at Carnegie Hall

March 19, 2025

News Summary The Irmo High School Concert Choir, consisting of 23 dedicated students, delivered a memorable performance at Carnegie Hall alongside 170 other singers. Conducted by Kenny Potter, they showcased...

CRIME

Firing Squad Execution Protest

South Carolina Man Executed by Firing Squad: A Historic Night

March 24, 2025

News Summary In a historic execution, Brad Sigmon, 67, was put to death by firing squad in South Carolina on March 7, 2025. This marks the first execution of its...

Historic Firing Squad Execution Scene

Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

March 23, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. since 2010, marking a controversial moment in capital punishment history. Sigmon,...

Fort Mill Community After Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Fort Mill with Early Morning Shooting

March 22, 2025

News Summary On February 24, 2025, Fort Mill, SC, was rocked by a tragic shooting near a Circle K gas station, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old man, Linster...

Justice for Brittanee Drexel

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

March 22, 2025

News Summary A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old who was murdered in 2009 while on spring break. The ruling includes $200...

Historic Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

March 21, 2025

News Summary South Carolina executed inmate Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025. This marks the first firing squad execution in the U.S. since 2010, sparking debates on...

Emergency responders at a city intersection during a police blockade.

Brandon Chanell Joyner Indicted Following Shootout in Columbia

March 21, 2025

News Summary Brandon Chanell Joyner, 28, has been indicted on federal charges after a chaotic shooting incident in Columbia on July 18, 2023. Joyner fired shots into the air and...

South Carolina Neighborhood Police Response

South Carolina Teen Arrested for Burglary and Cocaine Possession

March 20, 2025

News Summary In a shocking incident in South Carolina, 18-year-old Simon M. Welch was arrested for first-degree burglary and cocaine possession after attempting to break into a home. The frightening...

Firefighters battling a fire in Pelion mobile home

Tragic Fire Claims Life of 2-Year-Old in Pelion

March 20, 2025

News Summary A devastating fire in Pelion claimed the life of 2-year-old Remede Aveah Prigden early Saturday morning. Despite firefighters’ efforts, the young girl was pronounced dead at the scene....

Community members gathered for a town meeting to discuss leadership changes

Former Irmo Mayor Pro Tem Erik Sickinger Resigns After Arrest

March 20, 2025

News Summary Irmo is in shock following the resignation of former Mayor Pro Tem Erik Sickinger, who stepped down amid multiple serious charges, including criminal sexual conduct with a minor....

POLITICS

Modern transportation infrastructure in Columbia, SC

Columbia’s $204 Million Transportation Overhaul

March 24, 2025

News Summary Columbia is set to transform its transportation infrastructure with a $204 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Major projects include modernizing highways, improving pedestrian and cyclist...

A thriving small business scene in South Carolina representing community support and economic impact.

South Carolina Chamber Urges Change Over Lutnick’s Remarks

March 24, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has called for the dismissal of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following alarming comments he made about Social Security. Frank Knapp,...

Diverse individuals in a community meeting on inclusion policies

McDaniel’s Stand Against Anti-DEI Measures in South Carolina

March 23, 2025

News Summary Rep. Annie McDaniel of South Carolina took a bold stand during a recent budget debate by challenging an anti-DEI measure that threatened inclusion programs. Her legislative savvy and...

Cayce City Council members discussing drainage improvements

Cayce City Council Considers Redistricting and Drainage Solutions

March 20, 2025

News Summary During a meeting on Wednesday, Cayce city officials discussed crucial topics including redistricting voting district boundaries following recent census data and plans for significant improvements to the aging...

Illustration of a busy interstate highway with construction signs representing new exit plans.

New Interstate Exit Planned for Lexington County

March 20, 2025

News Summary Lexington County is set to improve traffic flow with a new exit off Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road. Following the county council’s unanimous approval of an engineering...

Community members gathered for a town meeting to discuss leadership changes

Former Irmo Mayor Pro Tem Erik Sickinger Resigns After Arrest

March 20, 2025

News Summary Irmo is in shock following the resignation of former Mayor Pro Tem Erik Sickinger, who stepped down amid multiple serious charges, including criminal sexual conduct with a minor....

Brittanee Drexel Case Verdict

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Drexel Family

March 19, 2025

News Summary A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, a teenager kidnapped and murdered during a 2009 trip to Myrtle Beach. The decision comes...

Historic Firing Squad Execution

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

March 17, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first time this method has been used in the state. Sigmon, convicted of...

Courthouse building with American flag

Lexington County Former GOP Chair Pleads Guilty to Theft

March 15, 2025

News Summary Craig Caldwell, the former chairman of the Lexington County Republican Party, shocked the community by pleading guilty to theft involving over $61,000 from the party. His guilty plea...

SPORTS

UCLA Women's Basketball Team Celebrates

UCLA Women’s Basketball Team Secures Historic No. 1 Seed

March 17, 2025

News Summary The UCLA Bruins have made history by earning the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time. With a season record of 30...

South Carolina SEC Tournament Celebration

South Carolina Wins Third Consecutive SEC Tournament Title

March 15, 2025

News Summary In a commanding display, the South Carolina women’s basketball team claimed their third straight SEC Tournament championship with a 64-45 victory over Texas. Their defensive strategy, which held...

South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Championship Celebration

South Carolina Wins SEC Championship Against Texas

March 14, 2025

News Summary In a remarkable display of talent, the South Carolina Gamecocks secured their third consecutive SEC Tournament Championship by defeating the Texas Longhorns with a score of 64-45. This...

South Carolina Football Stadium

Jaycee Horn Becomes Highest-Paid Cornerback in NFL History

March 12, 2025

News Summary Former South Carolina Gamecocks standout Jaycee Horn has signed a groundbreaking $100 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. This achievement not only highlights Horn’s...

Gamecocks NCAA Tournament Excitement

Columbia Celebrates Gamecocks’ NCAA Tournament Seeding

March 1, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has secured a number two seed in the NCAA Tournament following a season marked by tough competition. Despite setbacks against top...

Celebration of Women's Basketball

Columbia Celebrates Dawn Staley’s Record-Breaking Contract Extension

February 22, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, has signed a historic contract extension lasting through the 2029-30 season. This deal, which makes...

South Carolina Football at NFL Scouting Combine

South Carolina Football Sets Record at NFL Scouting Combine

February 20, 2025

News Summary South Carolina football has achieved a remarkable feat by receiving 11 invitations to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, marking a significant moment for the program. Scheduled from February...

UConn Basketball Team Celebrates Victory

UConn Delivers Shocking Defeat to South Carolina

February 18, 2025

News Summary In an unexpected upset, UConn’s women’s basketball team defeated South Carolina 87-58, bringing an end to the Gamecocks’ impressive 71-game home win streak. The game showcased UConn’s powerful...

Pickleball courts at Woodcreek Club Golf Course in Elgin

New Pickleball Courts Coming to Elgin

February 12, 2025

News Summary Exciting news for Elgin residents as the Woodcreek Club Golf Course plans to install eight new pickleball courts. Located on Club Ridge Road, these courts will feature a...

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