Riverbanks Zoo temporarily locked down after nearby 'shots-fired' report
Officials with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden say the park was temporarily placed on secure status after a report of shots fired on nearby Candi Ln.
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South Carolina's top cop Keel wants another 6 years, but he has to retire for 30 days first
South Carolina’s governor wants the state’s top police officer to serve six more years, but to keep his retirement benefits, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel must first take 30 days off.
'It was a shocker': Midlands woman wins big on $10 scratch-off
A Midlands woman was in shock after winning $300,000 on a $10 scratch-off in Irmo, say the South Carolina Education Lottery officials.
Columbia police investigating shooting at Hawkeye Court home
The Columbia Police Department said officers are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a Hawkeye Court home.
Labor union asks federal regulators to oversee South Carolina workplace safety program
One of the largest labor organizations in the United States petitioned the federal government Thursday to wrest workplace safety oversight from South Carolina regulators accused of failing to protect service employees.
SHOP WITH A COP: SC Highway Patrol partners to give Merry Christmas to grieving families
In total, 130 children shopped with state troopers at 7 Walmart locations around the state.
DHEC: Rabid raccoon in Richland County exposes two dogs
State health officials say a raccoon found near Woodway Lane and S Chelsea Road in Columbia has tested positive for rabies.
Gov. McMaster reappoints SLED Chief
Thursday, according to the Governor's Office, Gov. McMaster announced his decision to reappoint State Law Enforcement Director Mark Keel following Keel's 30 day retirement from the agency.
Richland Co. Deputies search for missing man
Investigators say Morgan Duncan was last seen at his home on November 28 on Springtree Dr.
SENATE DISTRICT 19: Candidates speak to voters ahead of next month's special election
District 19 voters will head to the polls to elect a new senator on January 2nd.
Last call for Columbia brewery after 10 years
River Rat Brewery closing its doors
Angel Tree, Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
Midlands children's Christmas wish list come true through Salvation Army's Angel Tree
More than 25OO children in the Midlands will be waking up to Christmas gifts this year due to the Angel Tree Program.
SC Senate District 19 candidates participate in town hall ahead of special election
When Senator John Scott passed away earlier this year it forced District 19 to hold a special election to fill the vacant seat.
Richland County coroner identifies pedestrian hit on Farrow Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the pedestrian who died after being hit by a driver around 1 a.m. on Friday, Nov.10, 2023.
Carolina super fan "Gamecock Jesus" passes away
Thompson had been a fixture at Gamecock men's and women's basketball games as well as other athletic events for decades.
K9 Deputy CJ sworn in to Richland County Sheriff's Department
The canine officer will help with wellness and crisis intervention with both deputies and civilians.
SC Treasurer's Office cuts ties with Disney
Loftis sites what he sees as the company's political activism as the reason for the move
New jobs, millions in investment coming to Richland Co.
Tuesday afternoon the governor's office announced TMC Transportation is expanding its Richland County operations.
SC AG says media members with ties to Hamas should not be paid
Wilson added his name to a letter demanding that, going forward, media outlets make sure that they are not paying journalists associated with terrorist organizations and strengthen their vetting process.
DHEC urges residents to get updated vaccinations
It is National Influenza Vaccination Week now until Dec.8.
United Way of the Midlands gives back to schools in the Midlands
The United Way of the Midlands' Resilient Midlands program hosted its annual Resiliency Kit Packing Party.
Areas around the Midlands put up special mailboxes for Santa
It is that time of year for holiday cheer and to send letters to the guy in the red suit.
Holiday Market returns to Richland Library
the Richland Library is making it easier to get your hands on some unique finds, food and plenty of fun just in time to grab some of those holiday gifts.
Columbia Water customers may experience water service disruption
City of Columbia Water customers served by the Columbia Canal Water Treatment plant may experience low-pressure or water service disruption starting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, according to the water company.
