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Spring Valley High students dismissed after bomb threat investigation

Richland School District Two says student drivers are being dismissed from Spring Valley High today due to a bomb threat investigation.

Columbia Boat Show returns this year

The Columbia Boat Show is returning this year and will showcase local boat dealers and exhibitors at the SC State Fairgrounds on Feb. 17—19.

SCDOT: Portion of I-20 WB back open after overnight construction

South Carolina Department of Transportation says a portion of I-20 West is back open after overnight construction.

New initiative aims to keep guns out of the hands of children

Headed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Project Childsafe, the initiative encourages more responsible storage of firearms.

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Update: Beaufort Sheriff's say missing juvenile is found

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 10 year-old Lawson Adams in the Pinckney Colony Road area of Bluffton, SC.

West Columbia Riverwalk opens Jan. 31 after being closed due to flooding

The West Columbia Riverwalk is opening all portions of its site on Jan. 31 after being temporarily closed due to flooding.

School District Five accepting preschool, 5-year-old kindergarten registrations for 2023-24

Kindergarten and preschool registration for the 2023-2024 school year in Lexington-Richland School District Five begins on February 6.

Lexington traffic alert: I-20 W off ramp at SC6 closed tonight

A traffic alert has been issued by authorities in Lexington due to construction.

Fireflies offers new "Mug Club" ticket package

The Columbia Fireflies is launching a new ticket package for the 2023 baseball season.

Columbia High School to host “Coming Home” alumni reunion

Columbia High School and its alumni association will host the 2023 “Coming Home” alumni reunion celebration on February 3 from 4-11 p.m. in the Coach Bobby R. Young Gymnasium.

South Carolina to receive $20 million towards Broad River Electric project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced South Carolina will be granted $20 million towards the Broad River Electric Cooperative, Inc. project.

Lexington Police: Suspect in ski mask wanted for stolen credit card

Lexington Police Department is looking for an individual who used a stolen credit card to purchase a $500 Vanilla Gift Card while at a Lexington Walmart on Jan. 11.

Update: Columbiana Drive now open to traffic

The Columbia Fire Department says Columbiana Drive is reopened to traffic at this hour after being closed due to a cut gas line.

Saluda County authorities searching for homicide suspects

The Saluda County Coroner's Office has identified the victim involved in a motor vehicle accident as 26 year-old Alex K. Donaldson.

Richland Library Main offering virtual health care clinics in February

Richland Library Main is partnering with Cooperative Health to offer free virtual health care clinics for patients ages 18-64 every Thursday.

City's Food Truck Fridays brings back the flavor in February

The City of Columbia is continuing Food Truck Fridays through February.

RCSD: Missing teen located using Project Lifesaver device

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a missing teen with disabilities was found safe and is back with his family.

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Teen killed in high-speed chase in Kershaw County; SCHP investigating

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says it is unclear at this time why the teen chose to flee from the deputy.

Murder-suicide investigation; Lexington man kills wife and step-daughter

Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a woman and her daughter were shot by her husband at their home on Bliss Lane.

A look at Week One of the Alex Murdaugh Trial

A look at our week one coverage from Colleton County of the Alex Murdaugh Trial

City of Columbia to Hold Public Forum on Utility Line Tree Trimming

The City of Columbia and Dominion Energy will hold a public forum for interested parties to discuss upcoming tree trimming.

Bahakel Entertainment Special: Love is ON The AIR

BAHAKEL ENTERTAINMENT presents the Valentine’s Day treat Love is ON THE AIR, broadcasting and streaming on Bahakel Communications stations across the southeast.