Health
Flu Deaths Spike Across South Carolina
Latest data from state health department shows concerning uptick in flu-related fatalities
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.
Weather
Cooler Temps, Rain Expected in South Carolina This Weekend
Showers and breezy winds will continue Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Midlands.
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.
Lifestyle
New Columbia sports diner sets grand opening
All-day breakfast, full bar, and other amenities coming to the city
South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Minimum Grade Floors
The proposed legislation would overhaul the state's grading policies and credit recovery system.
Work Underway to Restore Percival-Smallwood Road Connection
SCDOT crews repairing Old Percival Road after private dam fix, replacing pipe to reopen road.
Sports
Four South Carolina Gamecocks Set for 2026 NFL Combine
Defensive backs Brandon Cisse and Jalon Kilgore, defensive lineman Nick Barrett, and running back Rahsul Faison will represent the Gamecocks at the annual pre-draft event.
Rangers Reunite with World Series Pitcher Montgomery
Left-hander Jordan Montgomery agrees to one-year, $1.25 million deal with Texas
South Carolina Women's Tennis Upsets #21 Clemson in Thriller
Gamecocks rally from early deficit to claim 4-3 victory over rival Tigers
Politics
Trump Defends Posting Racist Obama Video, Says No Staffer Fired
The president says the video was part of a 'very strong piece on voter fraud'.
McMaster Backs Evette for South Carolina Governor
Trump's endorsement could be next as crowded GOP primary looms
Biden to Visit South Carolina for 2020 Victory Reception
Democrats push to keep state first in presidential primary calendar
