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Jayden Gibson reportedly arrested before leaving Oklahoma for South Carolina

Jayden Gibson left OU in October before transferring
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Transitions Homeless Center to provide warming shelter this weekend

Transitions Homeless Center, located at 2025 Main St. in Columbia, has announced that it's Day Center will operate as a warming shelter this weekend in an effort to provide a safe, dry space for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Day Center will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on...
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Freezing temps pose heating dangers: What to know

LEXINGTON, S.C. — As freezing temperatures move into the Midlands and the threat of power outages grows, fire officials are urging residents to prepare carefully and warning that the wrong heating choices can quickly turn dangerous. Assistant Chief Brian Haley, fire marshal with the Irmo Fire District, said many...
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Midlands Weather Update: Freezing Rain Threatens Travel North of I-20 This Weekend

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, South Carolina – A developing winter storm could bring dangerous ice accumulation to parts of South Carolina this weekend, with the highest risk for freezing rain expected overnight Saturday into...
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Columbia man sentenced to prison after bringing gun to plasma donation center

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The U.S. District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a Columbia resident has been sentenced to prison after bringing a gun to a plasma donation center. Donovan Jackson, 32, will spend more than two years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a...
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LIST: Midlands school delays and closures

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Winter weather is expected to move into the Midlands in the coming days, and as a precaution, schools are announcing closures and delays. WACH FOX will have more details when they become available. Newberry County. The School District of Newberry County will operate on an...
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A breath of fresh air: Five best hiking trails in Columbia area

Hiking trails provide an opportunity for students to get outside and away from the hustle and bustle of campus. Providing access to the comforting sights and sounds of nature, hiking trails are a great way to relax after a hard exam or a stressful paper. Here are five trails that...
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South Carolina ‘Teacher of the Year’ arrested after repeatedly punching child in the forehead

Teacher Erin Wheeler's recent arrest has left her school community in shock, as she stands accused of brutally punching a child.
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Four-star Texas wide receiver picks up South Carolina offer

South Carolina offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Kendal Briles has been on a recruiting tour of the state of Texas in recent days. With 13 years of experience coaching in the Lone Star State, he has relationships all over the state, and he has extended several offers in recent days. One of these offers came through...
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Fairfield Middle School briefly placed on hold after student found with knife, airsoft gun

A student from Fairfield Middle has been charged after law enforcement found a knife and an airsoft gun in their possession, authorities say.

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