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Krystal Foxworth is News 19's Teacher of the Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Grab your dumbbell and medicine ball because it's time to work those muscles with our next News19 Teacher of the Week. At Little Love Christian Academy, there is a lot of love in Ms. Krystal Foxworth's 4K classroom. "We go outside and get flowers for her....
New State House districts taking effect in 2024 primary. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With less than a month until the statewide primary election, voters in South Carolina are gearing up to cast their ballots for new members of the state House, Senate, and Congress. Redistricting occurs every ten years following the census to reflect population changes. According to the...
Cause of death of Jamilla Smith revealed by coroner's office after investigation
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — A missing woman found dead in Aiken County was shot to death, according to authorities. Jamilla "Millie" Shanae' Smith died from a gunshot to the head, according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables after an autopsy was conducted on Monday. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office...
Water main break causes issues in Rosewood neighborhood
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A water main break has flooded streets and nearby yards in Columbia's Rosewood neighborhood Tuesday morning, putting two blocks of Superior Street in a boil water advisory. A post in the Rosewood Neighbors Facebook group around 9:30 a.m. showed orange colored water flowing through the 1800...
Four dead after accident on US 21 in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Four people are dead after a traffic accident along a highway in Orangeburg County. Troopers with South Carolina Highway Patrol say the accident happened around 7:46 am Tuesday on US-21 at Waterspring Road, just about four miles north of Orangeburg. Troopers say the driver of a...
Make sure your tax dollars are at work: Richland County seeks public input on proposed 2024-2025 budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you've ever wanted a say on how your tax dollars are spent in Richland County, here's your chance. Richland County Council is seeking public comment on the upcoming 2024-2025 operating budget that begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 3025. There is an in-person meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. May 23 for county residents to attend and weigh in on the budget that oversees the delivery of services, programs and resources. By law, the County must approve a balanced budget for the fiscal year before July 1.
Teens design and build ramp to help schoolmate who uses wheelchair
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — In all his years in Mounds View schools, not once has Ian Fallgatter felt excluded. Not bad for a high school junior born with spina bifida who’s been in a wheelchair since age two. But Ian’s perfect record of inclusion was threatened when he...
'Not what I wanted': Woman frustrated by grave marker mishap
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tucked away on a backroad in Greensboro is a small cemetery surrounded by tall trees. The graveyard is simple yet nice, and several people from Brenda McAdoo’s family are buried there. “I just like to come out, especially on birthdays and holidays,” McAdoo said.
Providing access to brain healthcare in rural communities: USC partners with Prisma Health to open new center in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. — Currently, more than 120,000 South Carolinians aged 65 and over have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to Prisma Health. To address that issue, the University of South Carolina (USC) is working with local healthcare agencies across the state provide neurological care in underserved communities. On Monday, a new brain clinic opened in Sumter at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Poogan's set to close in Forest Acres
FOREST ACRES, S.C. — Less than two years after it opened, Poogan's Southern Kitchen in Forest Acres will soon be closing its doors for good. The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook Monday, saying:. Dear Guests,. We're saddened to share the news that Poogan's Southern Kitchen in Forest Acres...
South Carolina governor happy with tax cuts, teacher raises but wants health and energy bills done
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he is glad the General Assembly raised teacher salaries and cut taxes in the 2024 regular session that ended last week, but he thinks they still have more work to do before they go home for good. McMaster wants...
Pregnant mother of two found shot dead in home, police say
SUMTER, S.C. — An investigation is underway after a pregnant mother of two was found shot and killed inside her home Monday morning, according to Sumter police. Officers were called before 7:45 a.m. Monday after family members found Keyirra Tatyana Walker, 25, unresponsive inside her Carrol Drive home, authorities said.
Get lured in: Colorful trout sculptures up for auction at Columbia Museum of Art
COLUMBIA, S.C. — You won't need bait and tackle to land a unique piece of art on Wednesday, May 15. That's when an auction of 35 leaping trout sculptures will be held at Columbia Museum of Art. The 6-foot-tall sculptures, painted by local artists and high school and college...
Wild horse, burro placement event coming to West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Here's your chance to own something wild. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be offering a number of wild horses and burros gathered from the western rangelands of the United States for placement through adoption or sale at South Congaree Arena in West Columbia on May 16-18. Adopters and buyers must meet the following requirements:
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