Family members describe 3-year-old, Travis Jr. aka “T3” as a smart, enthusiastic, and rambunctious toddler. The boy died after falling from a window Friday. Powered by WPeMatico
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Whitmire Community School’s tennis team reportedly hasn’t had a true home court in years. That’s about to change.
Construction is underway on new courts at Whitmire Community School. The coach says the team had to play every match away last season. Powered by WPeMatico
A 15-year-old was shot near a playground in Sumter. A 16-year-old is charged in the crime.
Police say the shooting happened at Crosswell Park on Wednesday evening. Surveillance helped identify the suspect. The victim is reportedly stable. Powered by WPeMatico
Reports: Multiple people injured in shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey
An investigation is underway in New Jersey, where multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting Saturday inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Powered by WPeMatico
Someone who bought a Lotto Texas ticket worth $78M is a month away from forfeiting it
The ticket, which was bought last November, is set to expire on May 15. Powered by WPeMatico
Hackers steal nearly $10,000 from a Georgia family ordering takeout
Nina Lloyd says she was asked to verify her bank account information while checking out of a restaurant online when she got a notification about a wire transfer. Powered by WPeMatico
IBM to pay $17M to settle discrimination claims tied to federal contracts
The Justice Department claimed IBM’s employment practices considered race or sex in violation of federal contract rules. Powered by WPeMatico
Columbia is deciding how to spend $3.7 million in federal funds. You can weigh in before May 1.
The money covers housing, infrastructure, economic development and rental assistance. A public hearing will be held on April 23 at Busby Community Center at 6 p.m. Powered by WPeMatico
‘A ball of life’: Family heartbroken after 3-year-old falls to death from St. Louis apartment window
Loved ones remember 3-year-old, Travis Jr. aka “T3” as smart and joyful. The boy died after falling from a window at Parkview Apartments Friday. Powered by WPeMatico
Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect
Hyundai is recalling nearly 300,000 vehicles in the US due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Powered by WPeMatico
Artemis II commander brings beloved ‘Rise’ plush on journey back to Houston
Rise was the mission’s zero gravity indicator and held more than 5.6 million names of people who signed up for the “Fly Your Name” program. Powered by WPeMatico
Oliver Gospel just opened a new donation center on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia
The Hope Center accepts clothing, furniture and more. Leaders say it could also support job training programs to help people build skills and find work. Powered by WPeMatico
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
The Artemis II astronauts received a hero’s welcome upon their return to Houston, Texas. Powered by WPeMatico
PHOTOS: Artemis II crew all smiles after historic mission’s successful splashdown
It was a dramatic grand finale to a mission that revealed not only swaths of the lunar far side never seen before by human eyes but a total solar eclipse. Powered by WPeMatico
Police shoot, kill knife-wielding man after three stabbed at NYC subway
Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta said the attacks appear to be random acts. Powered by WPeMatico