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Colorful candy lines the shelves of a local grocery store.
How food dyes affect children’s behavior and health raises concerns
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested a man alleged to have kidnapped two teen girls.
Two teens escape alleged kidnapping in Calhoun County; suspect jailed
Carolina TV final newscast of the Spring 2026 semester
Carolina TV Newscast, University of South Carolina
Trainees learn to back a big rig at trucking school
New English proficiency test enforcement intensifies truck driver shortage
Suyapa Gálvez de Ruiz's family remains separated after immigration officials arrested and deported her husband to Honduras.
Deportation case shakes Rock Hill family as enforcement rises
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson died in February at 84 years old.
Procession honors Rev. Jesse Jackson in downtown Columbia
Miss Gamecock organization has been suspended as an investigation into financial mismanagement continues.
Miss Gamecock pageant suspended amid financial misconduct investigation
The Columbia fire department arrives at Gateway 737 complex to investigate an alarm.
Constant fire alarms at new Columbia apartment building raise safety concerns for residents
Sumter Speedway, a dirt race track in South Carolina, on a busy Saturday night.
Sprint cars find fewer places to race as South Carolina’s dirt tracks give way to development.
Gamecocks women's basketball team prepares for the nation championship.
South Carolina, UCLA set for national championship showdown
University of South Carolina women's basketball team beats UConn for chance at national title.
South Carolina completes revenge run, tops UConn to reach championship
Hotel staff in Columbia, SC get ready for March Madness fans.
Columbia businesses prepare for March Madness crowds
The Reliable Transportation Initiative provides free bikes and repair services for those in need.
It’s not just a bike shop, but a lifeline
Elizabeth Burnett is a professional tribute artist known for her performances as Taylor Swift.
Professional Taylor Swift tribute artist to lead Columbia’s St. Pat’s Parade
Three USC a cappella teams come together for a “Pitch Perfect”-style rivalry.
October brings a familiar movie rivalry to USC campus
Abraham 2.0 is training to become as famous a camel as his predecessor.
After beloved camel’s death, Abraham 2.0 carries on Lexington County tradition
Zesto, a long-serving West Columbia burger joint, showcases its icon ice cream cone sculpture out front.
“Bigger than life”: Zesto icon Gus Manos remembered as community leader as street renaming moves forward
Cats and dogs staying at the Carolina Pet Resort felt a series of earthquakes throughout the spring.
Series of small earthquakes across Columbia area cause a commotion

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Carolina TV News covers local news, sports and weather in the Columbia, South Carolina area, including serving communities in Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Saluda, Newberry, Orangeburg and Sumter counties. The news content on this digital site is created by upper-level journalism students at the University of South Carolina.  The senior capstone TV experience is a special course in which aspiring reporters, anchors, and social content creators produce live daily newscasts. Professional journalists help train and oversee enterprise story gathering and creation.

 

 

Rick Peterson is a veteran of 30 years in the television news business and has taught in USC’s broadcast Senior Semester for two decades. He continues to work as a story producer for the national news desk at NBC News in Charlotte, selecting nationally breaking stories for use around the country. Students know he understands how a newsroom works and what a national news story looks like.

Contact him: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Chris Halsne is an award-winning investigative journalist with over 30 years of experience in local television. Honors include the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Award, multiple National Press Club awards, and a national Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting. Known for combining traditional storytelling with data analysis, Halsne produces impactful content across all formats: digital news, TV investigations, documentary film, podcasts and streaming services.

Contact him: [email protected]

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