Episodes

  • Columbia News Today — May 10, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Columbia, South Carolina — Law enforcement investigates a fatal DUI crash in Richland County, while state officials face scrutiny over private groups' influence in public charter schools. Alabama's victory over South Carolina highlights team resilience, and Bluffton Today covers cultural and infrastructure updates in the Lowcountry.
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    1 min
  • Columbia News Today — May 09, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Columbia traffic on I-77 North is halted due to a crash, with first responders working to clear the scene, while lawmakers debate redistricting proposals that could reshape voting districts. The state fairgrounds host a rodeo event promoting emergency medical awareness, alongside weekend events like the Cola Jazz Fest and Columbia Black Expo.
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    2 mins
  • Columbia News Today — May 08, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Columbia's downtown backyard is becoming a creative hotspot for local musicians, drawing national attention as a grassroots cultural movement. A traffic accident in Lexington County caused delays on a key route, while South Carolina voters face updated primary election rules this week.
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    1 min
  • Columbia News Today — May 07, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Columbia, South Carolina — Today's Local Wire covers the 20th annual South Carolina Memorial ceremony in Columbia, Duke Energy's proposed rate increase, and the approval of lawmakers' pay raises in the state budget. Also discussed is the new "Logan’s Law" bill aimed at creating a violent offender registry.
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    1 min
  • Columbia News Today — May 06, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Columbia residents are urged to stay vigilant after a fatal motorcycle crash in Richland County, while state leaders warn of a foster home shortage in South Carolina. The Local Wire also highlights recent hospital donations, community beautification efforts, and the ongoing success of the Post and Courier and Free Times.
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    2 mins
  • Columbia News Today — May 05, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Columbia's legislators race to finalize redistricting maps as the state House faces a heated battle, while a fatal shooting on Saluda River Road leads to calls for improved community safety. A new state bill targeting non-compete clauses for doctors and the Senate's $130 million budget allocation for local projects without nonprofit funding also dominate the news.
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    1 min
  • Columbia News Today — May 04, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Columbia: Law enforcement in Lexington is searching for a 16-year-old boy kidnapped from his home, while Dominion Energy faces scrutiny over $600,000 in lobbying efforts ahead of a rate hike. South Carolina’s PalmettoPride initiative removed 500,000 pounds of trash, and Aiken Chamber members advocated for small businesses at the Statehouse.
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    2 mins
  • Columbia News Today — May 03, 2026

    Columbia News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    Columbia's Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosted a disability travel practice flight with local partners, while a new mixed-income housing community launched near downtown to tackle affordability. The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival began despite rain, boosting community spirit amid weather alerts for rain and fog.
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    2 mins