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Columbia County website tracks final steps of storm cleanup

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County officials on Friday announced the launch of a dedicated webpage that will provide residents with up-to-date information on the completion of debris removal along county and city roads following Hurricane Helene.

Columbia Boat Show 2025

The Columbia Boat Show is back at the SC State Fairgrounds. It’s open until 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, February. 21, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February. 22, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23. The event will showcase several boats available for purchase, plus some live music, food and more.

Want to buy a wild horse? Bureau of Land Management hosting adoption event in West Columbia.

Wild horses come to the South Congaree Arena for an adoption event hosted by the Bureau of Land Management. For just $150, you can take home your own mustang!

She lost her son after a boating accident. The police response made her want to change SC law.

A legislative bill, dubbed Jaden's Law, aims to strengthen the authorities' response to boating incidents where a person dies or loses consciousness.

Columbia Police investigating after report of suspicious package on Calhoun Street

Columbia Police and the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are on the scene in the 1300 block of Calhoun Street, after an emergency call about a suspicious package, said CPD.

Columbia Falls hosts open house Gateway to Glacier project

COLUMBIA FALLS — The City of Columbia Falls held an open house Wednesday to show the community the beginning stages of the Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project. The project will utilize the $10 million RAISE Grant funds the city was awarded in 2022 to improve multiple sidewalks roads and ADA accessibility in the downtown area.

Details emerge in explosion, fire at Columbia Falls Weyerhaeuser MDF plant

COLUMBIA FALLS — We are learning additional information about a Wednesday explosion and fire at the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant in Columbia Falls. Columbia Falls Fire Chief Karl Weeks tells MTN that crews arrived at the scene shortly before 8 a.m. and found light smoke showing and sheet metal that had been blown off a structure.

Lucky Camden player wins big in Palmetto Cash 5

A lucky winner in Camden has won big after playing the Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot, according to SC lottery officials.

Report to Congress on Columbia-class Submarine Program

The following is the Feb. 5, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. From the report The Navy’s Columbia (SSBN-826) class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program is a program to design and build a class of 12 new SSBNs to replace the Navy’s current force of 14 aging Ohio-class SSBNs.

Pacific Northwest Anglers Gear Up for 2025 Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Despite Modest Run Projections

Columbia River spring Chinook salmon season dates and regulations announced by Washington and Oregon fishery managers.

Lilly leads Brown against Columbia after 23-point outing

Brown faces the Columbia Lions after Kino Lilly Jr. scored 23 points in Brown's 82-72 win against the Pennsylvania Quakers.

Here's what you need to know: Thursday, Feb. 20

Friends remember Kaidynce Payne, an 18-year-old victim of a fatal shooting, as a "loving" and "bright soul" who offered unwavering support to those around her.

No. 15 Mizzou men's basketball shows composure in high-scoring win over No. 4 Alabama

"I think we just have a lot of weapons," Missouri forward Mark Mitchell said. "We can beat you inside, obviously beat you outside. I think that’s probably the hardest thing

Columbia will host Love Your Block grant application assistance events

With the Love Your Block mini-grant applications well underway, Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services will host a series of application assistance events starting early next week.