Politics & GovernmentWhat are your kids studying in schools? SC wants to increase parental controlParents will be able to review all education curriculum and make medical decisions for older teenagers under bill passed by SC House.Updated February 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Concerns about crop safety prompt SC lawmaker to seek limit on sludge fertilizerUpdated February 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
South Carolina basketball beats Mississippi St., ends 7-game skid. What we learnedUpdated February 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
South Carolina baseball drops weekend opener to Army. Three things we learnedUpdated February 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
A popular pizza spot near Columbia has moved to a new location. Here’s whereFebruary 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Politics & GovernmentSC schools chief has lost ‘trust’ of Senate over homeschoolers in voucher programUpdated February 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Crime & CourtsTeen charged with murder after two were killed in SC State shooting, cops sayUpdated February 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Politics & GovernmentSC Senate passes ‘overdue’ charter school reformsUpdated February 12, 2026 at 3:09 AM
EducationProposed SC charter school raises unique conflict of interest questionsUpdated February 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Politics & GovernmentSC homeschool students aren’t eligible for vouchers. Why are so many receiving them?Updated February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
EducationSchools still adjusting plans as freezing cold grips Midlands after snowstormUpdated February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
EducationUSC, schools across the Midlands change plans because of lingering snow and coldUpdated February 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Politics & GovernmentSC lawmakers are prioritizing charter school reform. What are they planning?February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentUSC president receives pay bump but future raises may slow, SC House Speaker warnsJanuary 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
WeatherColumbia-area closures announced due to impending SC winter ice stormUpdated January 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentFree breakfast for all SC students proposed by Gov. McMaster. What would it cost?January 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Crime & CourtsFormer SC principal accused of sex with student pleads guilty to reduced chargeUpdated December 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Crime & CourtsLarge police presence is seen at two high schools in Columbia. Here’s whyUpdated December 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
TrafficUSC student one of two killed in crash day after her birthday, officials sayUpdated December 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
EducationMore training for Scout Motors, other trade jobs slated for Midlands. Here’s where.December 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Crime & CourtsSC woman charged with state’s first known case of school voucher fraudFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM
EducationClemson agreed to cut program serving students of color amid civil rights probeFebruary 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
EducationSC Sen. Shane Massey says he's lost trust in state schools chiefFebruary 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Crime & CourtsSC judge throws out former school board member’s attempt to sue ‘conspiracy’February 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
LocalMidlands superintendent lawsuit will actually see $125K boost to school districtFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationWith USC’s help, new Columbia hotel to offer work opportunities for the disabledFebruary 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Politics & GovernmentBill that shields NIL payments from public scrutiny advanced by SC Senate panelUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
EducationSC lawmaker ‘extremely disappointed’ with university leadershipUpdated February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
