Local News

Gervais St. Bridge reopens following fatal 3-vehicle collision

According to the Columbia Police Department, the Gervais Street Bridge has reopened following a fatal three-vehicle collision around 8 p.m. on Saturday night.

SCDPH announces three new measles cases in Upstate outbreak

Friday the Department of Public Health announced an additional three cases of the disease bringing the total to 996.

SLED: Orangeburg Co. man accused of vehicle fraud

Investigators with SLED say an Orangeburg County man used stolen identities to purchase two trucks.

Orangeburg deputies respond to shooting

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says they believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.

Gas prices continue to rise as war in Iran continues

According to AAA, the average price of regular in South Carolina is now $3.35 a gallon.

AG Wilson calls for vigilance following terror attacks

He adds that there is currently no known threat to South Carolina.

LPD: No injuries after vehicle overturned in Old Cherokee Road wreck

Lexington Police say no injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned in a wreck on Old Cherokee Road overnight.

SC's new license plate

You may have noticed South Carolina's new license plate design popping up on your daily commute.

Man sentenced for gun, ammo charge

A Richland County man will spend ten years in prison on a gun and ammunition charge.

Man arrested after pipe bomb found in Sumter

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office responded to an unintentional, self-inflicted gunshot wound which they say led to the discovery of an incendiary device.

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Local Living: Things happening in the Midlands

Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobile riding through the Midlands

Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobile is riding through the Midlands this week.

Fairfield Co. deputies asking for public help identifying owner of truck

Deputies with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office are looking for a truck and trailer that they say was carrying a stolen car.

UPDATE: Five Chop Road reopened following hazmat scene in Orangeburg

Orangeburg County Fire DistrOrangeburg County Fire District says Five Chop Road has been reopened after it was closed due to a hazmat scene Thursday.ict says Five Chop Road was closed due to a hazmat scene.

Mother, son enjoying $30K win on ELF Scratch-off

A mother and son in Sumter are both happy after a winning ELF scratch-off added money to their lives, said SC lottery officials.

Multi-county pursuit of stolen dump truck ends in arrest

A multi-county pursuit involving a stolen 10-wheel dump truck ended Thursday evening in Newberry County with the suspect taken into custody, say deputies.

SC governor vetoes NIL Bill

Governor Henry McMaster has vetoed a bill that would have kept collegiate name, image or likeness payments private and exempt them from public record requests.

SC House passes budget, income tax bills

SC House lawmakers have passed a more than $15 billion state budget.

ABC Columbia Weather Update: Storms pass through, cooler temps on the way

Crysty Vaughan with an update from the News desk: Meteorologist Tyler Ryan says the severe weather is over in the Midlands, cooler temps on the way.

SCDOT to implement new traffic pattern for US-21 interchange at I-77 in Richland County

SCDOT says the department is implementing a new traffic pattern for traffic turning onto I-77 Southbound from US-21 Southbound in Richland County.

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.