Thelisha Eaddy

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, including how people work, attend school and socialize. The virus, which has claimed almost 12,000 lives in South Carolina, is also having an impact on how many people mourn their dead. Within the African-American community, instead of observing days of culture-rich traditions, many families have settled for a scaled-back graveside service to celebrate the life of a loved-one.

Nearly a decade after the Great Recession, researchers were starting to see "promising trends" when it came to the well-being of kids in the U.S. But data from the being of the pandemic is showing that progress could be in jeopardy.

Under the new law, firearms are still prohibited on State House grounds, school grounds when students are in school or involved in extracurricular activities, and in places where signage states they are not allowed.

South Carolina’s Open Carry law goes into effect, August 16. It will give concealed weapon permit (CWP) holders the right to openly and visibly carry their firearms in public. Until then, law enforcement and community organizations are working to train permit holders on what’s required. But despite the increase in education on carrying a gun, concerns over safety and civil rights still linger.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the US Army Central is sharing stories of its female soldiers. Zannia Carty-McDonald and SGM Mary E. Ferguson share their stories of progression and successes made in male-dominant jobs.

Updated, 3/12/2020The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating one new possible case of the COVID-19 novel…

Many around the state will celebrate Civil Rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with marches, parades, rallies, and volunteering events. In Columbia,…

As of January 31, the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office has awarded 44 award letters to households with damage from the 2015 rain event and flood.…

In three months, the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) will close its mobile and fixed intake centers. To date, SCDRO has taken over 2,000…

In the span of 24 hours, two survivors of the 2015 flood celebrated rebuild milestones. Both residents entered the United Way of the Midlands 2-1-1…