Fort Jackson’s largest fireworks celebration returns Saturday, July 2, after a five-year hiatus.

Updated: June 16, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. EST

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is returning this month for the 21st year. The program recurs seasonally and is designed to help low-income seniors in the state purchase fruits and vegetables from community markets.

Mungo Homes has nearly 70 years under its (tool) belt — and it’s still growing. The Midlands mainstay started as a family-owned business in 1954. It was acquired by the Berkshire Hathaway in 2018 and joined Clayton Properties Group, but it’s still family-run. The company now operates in more…

The primary election is June 14, and South Carolinians have an opportunity to cast their votes early for the SC June primary races through June 10, excluding Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5.

Richland County Library announced Thursday that applications are now open for its fall 2022 artist-in-residence. The focus of this residency, which runs from July 18 through Dec. 16, 2022, is for the artist-in-residence to help the library improve the livelihood of our creative community.

A Master Trooper and 17-year veteran, David Jones was recently named 2021 Trooper of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. He has been a member of the Patrol since 2005 and is also the South Carolina Highway Community Relations Officer for Richland, Lexington, Sumter, C…

Florida US District Federal Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle overturned the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods Monday.

The FBI Columbia Field Office is warning parents and caregivers about a rise in incidents involving the sextortion of children over the internet.

The American Red Cross of South Carolina responds to storm damage and other resident impacts caused by tornadoes Tuesday evening in Allendale County. Disaster action teams met with impacted individuals to open recovery cases and conduct damage assessments.

Tornado warnings are being issued across the Midlands until 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible until 8 p.m. making rain totaling around 1-2 inches with a few spots near 3 inches which could lead to some flash flooding.

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees spent Wednesday picking up litter in every county of the state as part of the agency’s “Spring Spruce Up” campaign. The efforts were to help support Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s Grab-A-Bag SC initiative.

Superstar Vince Gill is heading back on the road and is bringing his summer 2022 tour to the Township Auditorium Friday, July 8.

Anyone interested in doing business with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) should consider attending its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification workshop.

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding donors who are supporting the nation of Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees to practice wise charitable giving.

Meera Bhonslé was crowned Miss South Carolina USA 2022 in North Charleston Saturday night. The two-day competition, previously known as Miss South Carolina Universe, is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Carolina in the Miss USA pageant.

Midlands Technical College is offering every qualified South Carolina resident free tuition and fees for the upcoming spring semester.

Anyone looking for love in February will also need to look out for romance scams.

High school juniors and seniors in South Carolina are invited to enter the Strong Men and Women in South Carolina History essay contest, on behalf of Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

Tax season officially opened Monday, and individuals in the Midlands now have an opportunity to file online and receive free, low-cost options for filing a simple South Carolina return.

The SCDOT is urging the Public to avoid traveling in snow and ice conditions.

"Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina," is how Gov. Henry McMaster began the annual State of the State address before speaking to lawmakers Wednesday evening.

Rapid antigen at-home COVID-19 tests are now available a day early.

The much-discussed winter storm which had many in Columbia hoping for snowy fun turned out to be mostly cold rain, with enough ice to cause some problems.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency Saturday afternoon in preparation for the expected winter storm. The Executive Order 2022-04 was issued Saturday afternoon. 

The men’s basketball team opened SEC play during the week with a loss at home to Auburn on Tuesday and a win at Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Gamecocks fell to the 9 th ranked Tigers 81-66. Auburn built a 21 points lead. USC cut that to eight in the second half but that was as close as the Gam…

The Midlands Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced Thursday that submissions for the 2022 Art in the Airport program are now open.

Anyone wondering what to do with their old Christmas trees after the holidays do not have to wonder any longer, thanks to a local non-profit.

The first week of the year in the Midlands is kicking off with a cold frontal that is forecasted to bring heavy rains and thunderstorms.

Duke Energy announced Thursday it is helping South Carolina state parks by providing a $20,000 grant to host events and increase outreach to invite diverse audiences to experience state parks for the first time.

The past two years have been a challenging time due to the impact of the pandemic, and many are ready to usher in the new year.  

This holiday season, those traveling throughout the Midlands will be relieved to learn that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be prohibiting lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during this Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel period.

Anyone who dreams of traveling to the moon can experience the journey locally. The South Carolina State Museum has the perfect opportunity to travel the universe with exciting planetarium experiences, and engaging exhibitions.

Sports lovers in the Midlands will soon have the opportunity to start the new year with a battle between the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers.

Vehicle and motorcycle owners in South Carolina will soon be able to obtain a new 250th Year Anniversary Revolutionary War specialty license plate.

Lake Murray Elementary School Media Specialist Rachel DiMaria has been named the School Librarian of the Year for the Midlands region by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL). Officials from Lexington-Richland District Five announced DiMaria's win Thursday afternoon.

Applying for student loans could not be any easier. Midlands Technical College’s Educational Opportunity Center is providing one-on-one help with a staff member at a drive-thru event on the MTC Beltline Campus.

Get those sneakers out and get ready to run or walk in the second annual Mason’s Jingle Jog 5k at Segra Park.

Data shows that South Carolina is one of the most dangerous places to be on the road around Christmas and New Year’s Day.

South Carolinians are encouraged to grab a bag and help clean up the community.

Family and friends are preparing to gather this week to enjoy a festive, loving time with one another. Local non-profit, Palmetto Place, is also preparing, but they are opening their three homes to house homeless youths during the holiday season.

Health and holidays are two words that cause many to cringe as delicious dishes are being paraded on the family table during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. So, how do those trying to keep the pandemic pounds off and maintain their healthy eating habits survive during this holiday…