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Education
Original opera debuts -- produced entirely by 5th graders in Columbia
Holidays
Where are the Easter egg hunts in Richland and Lexington counties?
Easter Sunday is March 31, so many organizations are hosting Easter egg hunts on Saturday
Family
These 5 siblings in foster care hope to be adopted by the same forever family
Ydin, Myli, Yasmani, Myra and Myla are a tight-knit sibling group hoping to find an affectionate family to spend time with them.
Heartwarming
Mom's text message to surgeon leads to life-changing procedure for 10-year-old daughter
Kaydan Fisher had three major heart surgeries before the age of 2 and doctors said she'd eventually need a transplant. In 2022, a text message changed everything.
Education
Families signing viral pledge to keep kids off smartphones until 8th grade
More than 50,000 families in all 50 states have joined the "Wait until 8th" movement.
Consumer
Forest Acres is creating a new park. What would you like to see in it?
A six-acre plot behind Richland Mall is going to be developed as a public park, the city of Forest Acres wants your input
Crime
Missing 13-year-old girl has been found
Kazaia Ratliff was last seen in southeast Richland County on Friday, March 8, 2024
Events
How celebrating Pi Day can turn your kids into math whizzes
Pi(e) Day is March 13 (3.14)
Local News
MADD urges for support of bill that would strengthen DUI laws in SC
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported SC was ranked 8th most in the nation, with more than one person a day dying from a drunk driver in 2021.
Crime Stoppers
Stranger danger: Richland County Sheriff says its a conversation that needs to happen sooner than later
An attempted kidnapping in Lake Carolina brings the issue to the forefront for law enforcement, parents.
Family
'She is part of me' | Grandmother proves family comes first after adopting granddaughter
This 75-year-old grandmother opened her heart and home to her grandchild.
Education
Richland One hosts free housing clinic with a special session on evictions on Saturday, March 9
Richland School District 1 hosts a free housing clinic for parents of children attending schools in the district Saturday morning
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