Weather
Apartment Fire Displaces 11 in Richland County
Blaze began outside building and spread to attic, officials say
South Carolina Forestry Commission Issues 'Red Flag Fire Alert'
Wildfire risk heightened due to drought and gusty winds across the state
South Carolina Issues Red Flag Fire Alert
Dry conditions and high winds heighten wildfire risk across the state.
Health
Measles Outbreak Surges in South Carolina, Urgent Vaccination Call Issued
State reports 434 cases, with 124 new infections in the past week alone, as health officials struggle to trace exposures.
Ritedose to Manufacture Tenpoint Therapeutics' Presbyopia Eye Drop
Partnership signals commercial readiness and manufacturing strength for groundbreaking ophthalmic treatment
Maryland Fried Chicken Receives Low Health Score
Local restaurant cited for multiple health code violations during recent inspection.
Lifestyle
Columbia School Board to Vote on New Teacher Contract
The board will decide on an updated agreement after reorganizing following recent elections.
Shakespeare Launches Disney® Youth Fishing Kits for Young Anglers
Complete starter sets include rod, reel, tackle, net, safety bobbers, and journal
Palmetto Trivia Returns to Bierkeller on the Canal
Weekly trivia night with prizes for top teams at Columbia's popular Bierkeller brewpub
Crime
South Carolina Pastor and Wife Charged With Abusing 15-Year-Old Foster Child
Authorities allege multiple physical and sexual assaults over several years in the couple's foster home
Saluda County Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sex Crimes Against Minors
Devin Blake Saylor pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct and sexual exploitation of a minor
Columbia Bar and Vape Shop Faces Legal Troubles
Jay's bar and vape shop under scrutiny after drug charges and shooting incident
Politics
100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Awarded France's Highest Honor
South Carolina man who served as a ball turret gunner receives the National Order of the French Legion of Honor.
Proposed Pay Raise for SC Lawmakers Sparks Debate
The South Carolina State Finance Committee advanced a bill that would more than double lawmakers' salaries, drawing criticism and support.
SC Leaders to Hold Press Conference with Turning Point-Backed Club America
Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, and Superintendent Weaver will speak at the event.
