Unemployment Rate Improves In Columbia Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Richland County is higher than the South Carolina average.

Summit Parkway Safety Improvements Set For July 6 In Richland County

Arrows will also be added to Summit Parkway south of the Summit Centre intersection to designate lane movements onto Clemson Road.

Richland County Seeks Input On Spending Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds

The online survey is available until August 20.

Richland County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Columbia area compares to South Carolina and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Richland County Seeks Feedback On Improvements To Jackson Creek Site

The County's Neighborhood Improvement Program is asking for public feedback on a planned restoration project in the Dentsville area.

Councilwoman Cheryl English To Hold Pair Of Meet And Greets In Richland County

“As we’re coming out of the pandemic, this is an opportunity to talk with your Councilmember,” English said.

Councilwoman Jesica Mackey To Hold In-Person Meet And Greet In Richland County

Richland County Councilwoman Jesica Mackey, District 9, will hold her first in-person meet and greet on June 26.

Unemployment Decreases In Columbia Area: Feds

Richland County's unemployment rate is higher than the South Carolina average.

The Digital Divide: How Columbia Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Richland County neighbors.

Graham Projected Winner In South Carolina Senate Race: Results

Voters in South Carolina have re-elected incumbent Lindsey Graham, according to an Associated Press projection.

Columbia Hires New Assistant City Manager For Operations

On August 10th, the City of Columbia announced a new member to its executive management team.

Katie Arrington, SC Rep. Who Upset Mark Sanford, Leaves Hospital

Katie Arrington left the hospital several weeks after being seriously injured in a wrong-way crash.

Henry McMaster Wins South Carolina Primary Runoff Election

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster had the support of President Trump in Tuesday's runoff primary. He defeated John Warren.

South Carolina Primary Election Results: Sanford Falls, Runoffs

Gov. Henry McMaster was the top vote-getter, but the GOP gubernatorial election will be decided in a runoff. Rep. Mark Sanford was defeated.

Trey Gowdy, House Oversight Committee Chair, Won't Run Again

BREAKING: South Carolina Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy, chairman of House Oversight Committee, says he will not seek re-election.

South Carolina Corruption Probe: Media, Lawmakers Battle Over Records Law

A Caucus lawyer argued that each legislative chamber has the right to make up its own rules governing internal structure and procedure.

Richard Quinn Charges Might Create Void For South Carolina GOP

Quinn, 73, began his consulting busines in 1978, when South Carolina — now deep red — was dominated by Democrats.

South Carolina Corruption Scandal: Top GOP Consultant, 2 Ex-Representatives Charged

Prosecutors say Richard Quinn tried to influence lawmakers without being a registered lobbyist.

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: SCE&G Customers Should Get Money Back, Agency Says

The money could be repaid by reducing monthly bills or through direct rebates.

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: Feds Serve Utilities With Subpoena

Thousands lost their jobs when the Jenkinsville project failed. Several lawsuits have been filed, some by disgruntled ratepayers.

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: Utility Unlawfully Hiked Rates, Suit Says

The utility and South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. decided last month to bail on the expansion of V.C. Summer Nuclear Station.

South Carolina Sues Feds For $100M For Failing To Remove Plutonium

The Savannah River Site was key to a nonproliferation deal between the U.S. and Russia. Both nations agreed to convert plutonium into fuel.

Episcopal Church Lawsuit: Departed Local Parishes Can't Take Valuable Property

Acting Justice Costa Pleicones said the church is a hierarchical group, with a structure, — not a congregational entity, with no structure.

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: SCE&G Customers Should Get Refunds, Lawmakers Say

Utility executives say customers won't get refunds and are seeking permission from state regulators to recoup an additional $5 billion.

Catherine Templeton, Governor Hopeful, 'Proud' Of Confederacy, But Backs Flag Removal

Templeton says she stands by a document that calls for state lawmakers to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds.

Scrapped South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: Sorry, No Refunds

Public Service Commission Chairman Swain Whitfield said the utilities' decision will "shatter lives, hopes and dreams."

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: Utilities To Stop Construction

"It became obvious to us" to end construction, said Santee Cooper CEO Lonnie Carter.

South Carolina Same-Sex Domestic Violence Ruling Suspended

The attorney general's office said the ruling inadvertently removed the authority to charge any unmarried person with beating their partner.

South Carolina Domestic Violence Law Unfair To Gay Couples: Court

The court says it can't find a reasonable basis for providing protection to one set of domestic violence victims while denying it to others.

South Carolina State Finances Get a "D" Grade!

A new study reveals South Carolina's state finances are still in bad shape.

SC Final Primary Results: Hillary Clinton Wins in Landslide

Hillary Clinton takes resounding victory over Bernie Sanders. Attention moves from South Carolina primary to Super Tuesday states.

2016 South Carolina Democratic Primary: Hillary Clinton Favored

Outsider Bernie Sanders and establishment candidate Hillary Clinton in horse race for pledged delegates, but superdelegates tip the balance.

[UPDATE] South Carolina GOP Primary Final Totals: Donald Trump Wins; Jeb Bush Drops Out

In the SC GOP primary, Trump won handily; Marco Rubio edged Ted Cruz for second place; Jeb Bush, a distant 4th, dropped out.

Trump Slips With Hours Before South Carolina Primary: Poll

Republicans in South Carolina vote in a primary Saturday, while Nevada Democrats caucus.

When Is The South Carolina Republican Primary? Donald Trump Dominating Latest Polls

With just days to go until the Palmetto State casts its vote for the Republican nomination, Trump is leading state polls — by a lot.

After New Hampshire: Trump Takedowns, Bernie Basketball and More

Plus: Rubio’s robot ruse, Popovich’s priceless ponderings and more.

WATCH: Cop Slams Girl, Drags Her Through Classroom In Latest Viral Police Video

The officer was placed on leave and the FBI has begun an investigation.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family