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The Forest Acres Police Department (FAPD) is investigating a fire that took place Thursday morning in an A.C. Flora High School bathroom. According to the public information officer for the City of Forest Acres, the cause of the fire has been ruled suspicious.

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South Carolina residents visiting the SC Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) can also donate books for kindergarten students during the month of March. Visitors of the SCDMV can make a difference in rural and underserved areas across the state by donating a new early reader book to support …

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Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Truist announced a new training program to help change the landscape of workforce development in South Carolina. Funded by $700,000 from Truist Foundation and Truist Financial Corporation’s community reinvestment department, the Heavy Equipment Operator (…

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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will hold the 2023 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week (DSEW) for drivers with licenses suspended for specific reasons. Residents in the state with a suspended license may be eligible to take advantage of the program March 6 through 10.

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As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard at the USC-Aiken Convocation Center Thursday night, Irmo coach Tim Whipple simply raised his arms in the air and let out a deep sigh of relief.

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Inflation on top of the pandemic nearly created a perfect storm for Caveman Haircuts. Owner Stephanie Armstrong says customer uncertainty, staffing shortages and declining wallet share have caused her fledgling northeast Columbia business to struggle in recent years. But help weathering that…

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Irmo boys basketball is back in a familiar place. The Yellow Jackets throttled Lucy Beckham 59-34 in the third round of the Class 4A playoffs Monday and will play Hartsville in the Lower State championship this coming Friday at the Florence Center at 7:30 p.m.

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American Airlines has announced that it will be starting a new nonstop route from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning July 6, 2023. The route is available now to be booked on the American Airlines website.

Hartsville’s Xavion Robinson was on the wing watching the clock tick down with the season on the line and his Hartsville team down by three. Taking action, he launched a long three-pointer that found nothing but net with seven seconds to go forcing overtime against AC Flora in the first roun…

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Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of scpowersev.com Friday, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry and the state’s capacity for further industry expansion.

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Just in time for spring, Richland County residents have a new source for free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds. The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has opened a second permanent Seed Sanctuary program in the hallway outside the RSWCD office at the Richland County Ad…

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Midlands travelers will soon have new options to fly to several popular destinations from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

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Getting healthier — eating better, exercising more, losing weight — pop up every year on new year’s resolutions list for many people. And experts agree the new year is an ideal time to address your health-related “to do” list.

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Governor Henry McMaster took the oath of office Wednesday to start his second full term in office. Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina State House to witness the governor, lieutenant governor and state officers as they were sworn into their duties.

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With New Year's Day falling on a Sunday, some businesses and organizations will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the holiday.

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The local teams in the Chick-fil-A Classic didn’t fare so well in the opening round games. Keenan was the only one to come away a winner and that came against fellow Midlands team AC Flora.

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In 2021, South Carolina had the 8th highest percentage of the adult population with diabetes in the United States. That’s more than 561,000 adults. Even more alarming, more than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are estimated to have prediabetes.

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The opening round of the American Division of the 20th annual Chick-fil-A Classic hasn’t been kind to teams from South Carolina.