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More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Seeking to expand innovation and boost start-ups in the Upstate, the South Carolina Research Authority has celebrated the opening of its newest office at the Greenville ONE Center last week. Charged with fostering research and innovation among the state’s leading universities in collaboration with existing companies and start-ups, SCRA is...
Back-to-school event to benefit South Carolina students in need
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local organizations are preparing for their first back-to-school event of the year. First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, along with other organizations like the Latino Community Development, will give away backpacks filled with school supplies free of cost. “This is a community that needs...
Local Living: United Way, Professionals on the Patio teaming up for school supply drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, United Way and Professionals on the Patio are teaming up for a school supply drive. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan tells us more.
Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam in the Ballpark featuring Scotty McCreery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR)’s seventh annual Fall Jam in the Ballpark event will feature multi-platinum singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Segra Park. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. “Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark, presented by […]
FBI warning upstate parents of rise in Sextortion cases involving teens
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The FBI in Columbia has a warning to upstate parents about a crime they call Sextortion. It’s when someone threatens to release your private information or content if you do not provide sexual images or money. The FBI held a presentation at Furman University Thursday hoping to bring awareness.
Columbia VA completes 800th robotic surgery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) robotic surgery team just completed its 800th robotic surgery, according to Columbia VA Health Care System officials. Officials say their 800th surgery happened in mid-April and the teams are expected to hit 1,000 surgeries by the end...
Construction begins on Mays Park Revitalization Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia now has the green light to move forward with revitalizing Mays Park. Columbia City Council approved $850,000 for the upgrades on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The City of Columbia has already gotten to work, ripping out some of the old amenities in...
Update: Rain postpones start of Dino Weekend at Segra Park, Saturday doubleheader set
This weekend the Columbia Fireflies will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in a three-game series, but it isn't just any weekend at Segra Park. Fans will take a trip back to the Jurassic Period as the Fireflies celebrate Dino Weekend. The series opener Friday night was postponed due to...
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