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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Temperatures will continue to climb this week as we track a few showers late Tuesday.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A few storms will develop late Tuesday and continue into Wednesday AM. Temperatures will continue to warmup this week with high temperatures near 90 to end the week. Storms will return to the area by the weekend. First Alert Weather Summary. Tuesday high pressure moves offshore,...
City of Columbia to host Food Trucks and Friends event
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is collaborating with Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market and Columbia Animal Services for Food Trucks and Friends. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 3 from 11-3 at 2300 Bull Street (REI Co-op Parking Lot) . It will feature local food trucks Fresh Pours & Mo’, Jeb’s Famous Hot Dogs, Kurt’s Kitchen & Catering and Maurice’s Catering.
One dead after motorcycle crash last week in Lexington County
GILBERT, South Carolina — A motorcycle driver is dead following a crash in Lexington County last week. Troopers with South Carolina Highway Patrol say the crash happened around 8:30 pm on Friday, April 26 in Gilbert, South Carolina,. According to authorities, the motorcycle driver, identified by the Lexington county...
Mainly sunny, warmtoday; showers, storms possible tomorrow
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A warm southwesterly airflow is expected across our region today. However, a fast-moving trough will move into the area on Tuesday, increasing the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. As the week progresses, high pressure will develop, with little chance for rain Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures will rise above average during this time. Towards the weekend, the chances of rain are set to increase once again.
Lawsuit says Columbia failed to keep Jewish students safe
(NewsNation) — An anonymous student has brought a lawsuit against Columbia University, saying the school has failed to provide a safe learning environment as a pro-Palestine protest has formed on the campus. The encampment at Columbia kicked off a wave of protests at college campuses across the country. While...
Domestic violence victims in SC can wait weeks for legal protections
COLUMBIA — Domestic violence victims in parts of South Carolina are going weeks without legal protections, particularly in rural counties and the Grand Strand, according to a report by University of South Carolina researchers. South Carolina is the only state in the country without temporary, emergency protective orders, put in place by judges to safeguard […] The post Domestic violence victims in SC can wait weeks for legal protections appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Thousands gather for Columbia's Food and Wine Festival; organizers say this year's crowd was the largest
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands gathered today for Columbia's Food and Wine Festival, soaking up the good weather and trying local cuisine. Jason Bruner, the head chef at the Spring Valley Country Club, was one of over 90 vendors at the food and wine festival's grand tasting on Saturday. He said the festival provides food and drinks for attendees and boosts business exposure.
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