Lexington man sentenced 8 years in prison on financial crimes, drugs, gun charges
A Lexington Co. man will spend eight years in prison for financial crimes as well as drug and gun charges.
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Suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance faces extradition to US
Joran van der Sloot is accused of extorting the Holloway family.
Columbia Police arrest man for Walmart fire on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting merchandise inside the Walmart at Garners Ferry Road Thursday.
Elon Musk says he has chosen new Twitter CEO, will step down within weeks
Musk made the announcement in a tweet on Thursday.
RCSD investigates stabbings at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department is investigating two stabbing incidents that happened at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the global outbreak of mpox is no longer an international emergency
FDA drops blood donation restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men
The agency will move towards an "individual risk-based" approach.
Calhoun Co. deputies seek vehicle in alleged break-in
Calhoun Co. Sheriff's Office needs the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in an alleged break-in of the Cameron Filling Station.
RCSD, Forest Acres PD called to break up two A.C. Flora High School fights
Forest Acres Police and Richland deputies were called to A.C. Flora High School to break up two fights earlier this afternoon.
American Psychological Association issues advisory for teens and social media
"Social media is neither inherently harmful nor beneficial to our youth."
Fort Jackson holds several events for military retirees May 18-20
The event returns for the first year since COVID.
Lexington Officers search for suspects in alleged theft of tools, vehicle battery
Lexington authorities are searching for two individuals who allegedly stole tools and a vehicle battery.
New summer drinks at Starbucks
Starbucks is introducing two new drinks on their summer menu.
US jobless claims filings highest since 2021, but job market remains healthy
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week rose to its highest level in four months, though the labor market remains healthy by historical standards
Etsy adds wedding registry
Etsy is launching its own wedding registry.
Google unveils foldable phone with huge price tag
Google showcased new hardware at its annual developer conference Wednesday, but what the company had to say might shake things up.
Columbia Police search for teenager considered armed, dangerous
Officers say 19 year-old Skieisha Ashley shot her 65 year-old friend on Howell Avenue Monday.
CRFD investigating small fire at Garners Ferry Walmart
No injuries were reported.
Gov. McMaster releases statement on the confirmation of new DHEC Board Chair
She has served on the Board since 2018 and has been Vice Chair since 2021.
Animal rescue case leads to 2 Sumter women charged
Two women involved with a local animal rescue have been charged after 27 dogs were found without food, water or care.
