Gamecock Softball Opens Season with 3-2 Record
New roster and high expectations lead to mixed results in opening weekend
Work Underway to Restore Percival-Smallwood Road Connection
No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball faces No. 5 LSU in top-5 showdown
Health
Columbia VA Earns Multiple Awards for Patient Safety
South Carolina hospital association recognizes VA health system's efforts to prevent harm and improve outcomes.

MUSC Health breaks ground on new Forest Acres primary care clinic
The 4,500-square-foot facility is designed to expand access to primary care services in the area.
SC Dept. of Public Health Opens 24/7 Medical Equipment Power Shelter Triage
New hotlines available for emergency backup power and health services during winter storm
Weather
Columbia Apartment Fire Displaces 38 People
Authorities respond to blaze at Broad River Trace complex in South Carolina capital

Bitter Cold Lingers Tonight, Black Ice Likely
Overnight lows will drop into the upper single digits and lower teens, with the potential for black ice development.
Columbia Braces for Winter Storm Closures
Schools, businesses, and attractions shut down as snow approaches the Midlands region.
Lifestyle
City breaks ground on new $10M Olympia fire station
The 18-month construction project will replace an outdated facility and support growing emergency service needs.

Officials to Break Ground on New Olympia Neighborhood Fire Station
The new station will serve the Olympia area of Columbia, South Carolina.
Assembly Street traffic changes for years in downtown Columbia
Drivers reminded of long-term lane shifts and traffic pattern adjustments as construction continues on the oLiv development.
Politics
South Carolina Hemp Regulation Proposal Hits Roadblock
House Republicans' plan to regulate the state's hemp market faces uncertainty after being sent back to committee.

South Carolina House Passes Bill Targeting Telehealth Abortion Pill Access
Some Republicans argued the legislation didn't go far enough in restricting access to abortion-inducing drugs.
SC Attorney General Outlines Lieutenant Governor Role Priorities
Wilson says his pick for lieutenant governor would lead "Families First Audit Initiative" if elected governor
Business
Longtime Allison Outdoor Sales Manager Reflects on Career
Keith Horton shares how he got his start in the out-of-home advertising industry and what made Allison Outdoor a great place to work.

i3 Verticals Reports Q1 Earnings, Highlights New Transportation Acquisition
The software and payments company saw modest revenue growth and discussed its approach to buybacks, product investment, and AI adoption in government tech.
National Gas Chain Seeks Columbia Site After Prior Rejection
Murphy's USA plans $3 million store on North Main Street location where Circle K was denied in 2023