Community News

Community news from around the Midlands

Sunday, May 31, 2009
The Mark Cox Benefit Golf Tournament  is June 15 at Lin Rick Golf Course in Columbia, SC .
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, November 18, 2009
Several Midlands leaders are joining forces to re-energize an area their cities all share.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Richland, Lexington Businesses Pitch In to Boost S.C. BlueChoice Medicaid Diaper Drive: One Day, Thousands of Healthy Changes
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By Jerrita PattersonTuesday, November 17, 2009
For months, a Columbia family says sewage has flooded their home.
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By Jerrita PattersonMonday, November 16, 2009
One Columbia woman is looking to overcome her past wrongdoings, which landed her in prison.
By Jerrita PattersonFriday, November 13, 2009
Statewide more than 5,000 students take part in single-gender classes.
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By Jerrita PattersonThursday, November 12, 2009
One Columbia company has found a way to weather the economic storm.
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, November 11, 2009
A team of educators, made a big announcement Wednesday afternoon.
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By Jerrita PattersonTuesday, November 10, 2009
Terrell Cox faces several charges including sexual exploitation of a minor.
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By Jerrita PattersonMonday, November 09, 2009
The number or HIV infected people continues to climb, as health officials continue to fight the virus. 
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Sunday, November 08, 2009
Shortly before 3:00 pm, a storage room caught fire.
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Sunday, November 08, 2009
Boil water advisory for customers on Forest Drive
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By Jerrita PattersonSunday, November 08, 2009
A Columbia family's life-long investment goes up in flames.
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By Jerrita PattersonSaturday, November 07, 2009
Several men and women underwent the Security Specialist Training Program, equipping them with the ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations.   
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By Jerrita PattersonSaturday, November 07, 2009
Dozens of residents were out today discussing ways to keep the public transit system in motion. 
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, November 04, 2009
Roughly 300 jobs at Navistar in Blythewood have been spared. 
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By Jerrita PattersonTuesday, November 03, 2009
Democrats and Republicans took to the stage for the first time Tuesday night in a dual-party debate.
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By Jerrita PattersonMonday, November 02, 2009
Organizers say the homeless shelter will not only provide housing, but food and other services that will help those in need, eventually beat homelessness.    .
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Sunday, November 01, 2009
Gilbert man's death is currently under investigation.
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By Jerrita PattersonSaturday, October 31, 2009
It was a trick-or-treating tragedy when a Sumter County family was brutally attacked last Halloween.
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, October 28, 2009
It was a packed house as parents, students and school officials showed up to find out what would get slashed.
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By Jerrita PattersonMonday, October 26, 2009
Some parents worry an increase in enrollment may eventually cause a problem.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Columbia will be holding a torch relay Sunday for the Children's Miracle Network and the Palmetto Children's Hospital.
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, October 21, 2009
In April staff reductions and the removal of some fire engines were made in Columbia.
By Jerrita PattersonMonday, October 19, 2009
The homeless struggle to stay warm when temperatures get near the freezing mark. 
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