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Animals

Cow moose falls to her death over cliff near Idaho Costco during capture attempt

Community

Community invited to meeting tonight about Hopkins Park pool

Richland County Recreation Commission is hosting a meeting about the future of this closed community pool.
Local News

Professional angler hosts 'Hooked on Fishing Kids and Family' on Lake Murray.

The event organizer, Kate Hough-Borne, tells News19 she plans to host more events like this on Lake Murray every four to six weeks.
Heartwarming

Meet the fishermen brought together by a lost wallet

At the end of Jim Denney's fishing trip last year, around $2000 in cash was lost to the bottom of a lake — or so he thought.
Outdoors

Primary access to Saluda River along Riverwalk temporarily closed for construction

Columbia Parks and Recreation is making improvements to river access at Candi Lane site.
Environment

20,000 tons of coal tar removed from Columbia's Congaree River

Phase 1 of the river cleanup project in Columbia is complete, Phase 2 begins
Local News

Virginia Beach hosting 2023 USLA National Lifeguard Championships

Admission is free for the competition, taking place between 23rd and 26th Streets where professional and junior lifeguards challenge their lifesaving skills.
Health

USC's Arnold School of Public Health recruiting walkers for research study

African American adults 60 years and older are being asked to participate in a walking and cognitive health study.
Local News

"It's like an outdoor escape room" Columbia Parks and Rec hosts scavenger hunt

The hunt lasts until August 18th and is for both young and old and prizes for the top three teams.
Street Squad

Here's all that's involved in the South Congaree Rodeo

Organizers tell News 19 that this year they expanded the rodeo to three days instead of just two. It takes place this weekend Thursday through Saturday.
Family

Maxcy Gregg Pool to temporarily close for maintenance; here's where you can go instead

The City of Columbia pool will close beginning July 20 for about ten business days
Outdoors

Boy reels in invasive piranha-like fish from Oklahoma pond

Pacu fish, South American fish closely related to a piranha, have human-like teeth and can grow up to 3.5 feet long 88 pounds.

Police search for missing teen who left Camden High School

Candidates for SC Senate District 19 introduce themselves

When does fall start? A look at the autumn equinox

Clouds increase, breezy conditions today

Columbia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Columbia, South Carolina | WLTX.com

Cow moose falls to her death over cliff near Idaho Costco during capture attempt

Community invited to meeting tonight about Hopkins Park pool

Professional angler hosts 'Hooked on Fishing Kids and Family' on Lake Murray.

Meet the fishermen brought together by a lost wallet

Primary access to Saluda River along Riverwalk temporarily closed for construction

20,000 tons of coal tar removed from Columbia's Congaree River

Virginia Beach hosting 2023 USLA National Lifeguard Championships

USC's Arnold School of Public Health recruiting walkers for research study

"It's like an outdoor escape room" Columbia Parks and Rec hosts scavenger hunt

Here's all that's involved in the South Congaree Rodeo

Maxcy Gregg Pool to temporarily close for maintenance; here's where you can go instead

Boy reels in invasive piranha-like fish from Oklahoma pond

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