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10/03/2025

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10/03/2025

Ten years later, Free Times readers share memories from the 2015 floods that struck the Midlands.

For this Ear to the Ground, readers share what they remember from the October 1-5, 2015 floods that devastated Columbia and the Midlands of South Carolina.

10/03/2025

The start of October marked the opening of shellfish's recreational and commercial harvesting season. The window for harvesters to collect bushels of oysters and clams will run until the spring. https://trib.al/cAlWIie

Shellfish harvesters can now pick oysters and clams in South Carolina until May 2026. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources opened the season on Oct. 1.

10/03/2025

Since 2020, Richland County has issued more than 72,000 notices, according to advocacy group More Justice.

10/03/2025

The measles outbreak in South Carolina started in an Upstate school around a week ago, with five known cases so far. But two cases likely happened in the community so more are expected, a health official said. https://trib.al/s46vhe1

The new outbreak of measles in South Carolina is centered around a school in the Upstate, but the virus is also likely spreading in the community.

10/03/2025

Hurricane Helene reshaped the forests across the Carolinas. In some areas, that may mean less color this fall. But in others, it could actually mean more.

Here’s how to see and where to expect Upstate autumn tree foliage in SC mountains near Greenville and Spartanburg amid hurricane and wildfire storm damage.

10/03/2025

The federal government shut down Oct. 1, temporarily shuttering federal facilities and limiting agency operations across the country. So what does the closure mean for South Carolina's coastal waters?

The federal government shut down Oct. 1, limiting operations across the United States. It could impact hurricane forecasting and environmental work across SC.

10/03/2025

701 CCA’s new-ish executive director, Tabitha Ott, shares her Columbia scene highlights.

701 CCA’s Tabitha Ott shares her favorite concerts, movies, food and events around Columbia, including folk tech’s warehouse party and Art & Draughts.

10/03/2025

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to incentivize law enforcement agencies with more money to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with deportations. Critics are skeptical.

US Senator Lindsey Graham pitched SC law enforcement officials on an incentive plan to get more departments to engage with ICE. Critics are concerned.

10/03/2025

South Carolina found its running game against Kentucky. Can it sustain it at No. 13 LSU, which has the country's 15th-ranked run defense, in one week?

South Carolina's football team found its running game against Kentucky. Can it sustain it at No. 13 LSU, which has the country's 15th-ranked run defense, in one week?

10/03/2025

Columbia's water department has cleared its last federal hurdle to begin repairing damage to the Columbia Canal that nearly crippled the city's water system during the 2015 floods.

A decade later, Columbia Water is set to begin work to repair damage to the Columbia Canal from the historic 2015 flood, as well as make improvements.

10/03/2025

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