Health & FitnessSafety grades released for Columbia area hospitals. See how they were ratedAbout 250,000 people die every year from hospital errors, injuries, accidents and infections, the watchdog group said.May 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Judge makes decision on Clemson receiver’s eligibility status. Here’s the rulingUpdated June 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Neighbors raise concerns about 42K-square-foot storage units planned in SC townJune 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This growing area near Columbia is getting a new location of Dutch Bros CoffeeJune 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Health & FitnessWhat’s being said about vaccinations as measles outbreak rages in South CarolinaFebruary 16, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Health & FitnessA child was one of nine who died from the flu last week, SC health officials sayJanuary 8, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Health & FitnessFirst flu death of the season reported in South Carolina, health officials sayDecember 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
LocalMany Columbia area hospitals see safety grades drop. Here’s the new rankingsUpdated November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Health & FitnessThird case of measles in South Carolina this year confirmed, officials sayUpdated September 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Health & FitnessTop 8 leading causes of death in South Carolina revealed by CDC dataJune 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
LocalNew campground aimed at part of Lexington County near planned trailUpdated January 14, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Health & FitnessChildren no longer able to visit one of SC’s largest hospital groups. Here’s whyDecember 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Health & FitnessWhich Columbia-area hospitals got top marks in new safety grades? See the rankingsUpdated May 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
LocalScores are in for Columbia-area hospitals. See where they rank in new safety grade reportUpdated November 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM
LocalFirst flu death of the season in South Carolina reported in the Midlands, officials sayUpdated October 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM
LocalAfter historic flood nearly washed plans away, Lexington finally opens Old Mill Pond trailUpdated September 17, 2024 at 2:56 PM
LocalNew river access point opening up smoother water to Midlands tubers with kidsUpdated August 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
LocalSoon, you could get from Columbia’s Riverfront Park to island oasis on foot. What to knowAugust 19, 2024 at 5:00 AM
LocalJust one Columbia-area hospital is ranked among the best in South Carolina in new ratingsJuly 16, 2024 at 10:24 AM
EnvironmentSeven people exposed to rabid animal found in Lexington County, SC officials sayUpdated July 8, 2024 at 2:13 PM
LocalSeveral Columbia area hospitals get lower marks in latest safety grade reportUpdated May 1, 2024 at 9:50 AM
LocalNewest hospital safety grades list four in Columbia and Lexington among the best in SCUpdated November 6, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Health & FitnessSouth Carolina’s first flu death of the season reported in the Midlands, officials saySeptember 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Health & FitnessOnly one Midlands hospital ranked in report listing best in South Carolina — againAugust 1, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Health & FitnessHer infant had salmonella. Now, SC mom is pushing for more formula precautions.Updated June 1, 2023 at 2:58 PM
LocalFive hospitals in Columbia and Lexington score ‘A’ grades in latest safety report cardUpdated May 3, 2023 at 2:26 PM