Richland Co. Coroner responds to house fire
Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say crews responded to a house fire on Harmon Rd. at 5:40 Friday morning.
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Gas prices rise again in SC
South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $3.59 a gallon, according to AAA. Crysty Vaughan has more on the spike at the pump.
Sumter Co. man accused in attempted murder
Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office say a Rembert man is in custody accused of attempted murder and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.
SLED: Lexington Co. man charged with illegal gambling
Investigators with SLED say a Lexington Co. man is accused of having illegal gambling machines in his home.
Deputies:Midlands woman charged with kidnapping, fraud in scheme against elderly victim
Sheriff Leon Lott says a woman was arrested for multiple crimes against an elderly victim.
SCDPH: No new measles cases in Upstate outbreak
For the first time since the measles outbreak in the Upstate began, Department of Public Health officials say there are no new cases of the illness.
Lexington county deputies investigate deadly shooting
Lexington county detectives say they are investigating a deadly shooting.
Lexington police searching for accused shoplifter
If you recognize this person call the Lexington police department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
UPDATE: Missing Sumter elderly woman with dementia found safe
Sumter County deputies say an elderly woman with dementia who went missing on Thursday has been found safe.
Richland County man pleads guilty to hate crime in federal court
Thirty-four-year-old Jonathan Felkel entered a guilty plea in front of U.S. District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis, becoming the first person in Richland County to be charged under the county's recent hate crime ordinance.
SLED: Three charged after drug deal leads to shooting in Saluda Co.
Investigators say multiple homes and vehicles were hit with gunfire.
Former custody officer charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult
According to an incident report, on December 3, 2025, while working at Wellpath Recovery Solutions, Vernon Stewart grabbed a victim around the neck and took them to the floor.
Sumter Co. student taken into custody after trying to enter school with loaded gun
Sumter Co. deputies say a 15 year old is in custody after being found with a fully-loaded gun while trying to enter Crestwood High School.
Sheriff: Man, juvenile charged with stealing from hunting club
Calhoun Co. deputies say Charles Lott and a juvenile suspect are both charged with Burglary, Criminal Conspiracy, and Grand Larceny.
Alan Wilson files for governor's race
Thursday morning, Attorney General Alan Wilson officially filed to run for governor of South Carolina.
US Attorney: Columbia man sentenced for guns, drugs
According to the US Attorney's Office Laclarence Anderson sold ten guns, meth, cocaine, and crack to confidential informants on four occasions in 2024.
US Attorney: Man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Officials say Miller faces a penalty of up to life in prison.
USGS: 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Lake Murray overnight
USGS says a 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck about 3.5 miles South-southeast of Lake Murray around 2:32 a.m. overnight.
"Far too early to let our guard down" -- SCDPH reports 1 new measles case
"If they remain low, and then when we get to zero, that's when we'll start the clock. And we will watch that for 42 days out and hope that we will as soon as possible declare this outbreak over, but we will remain vigilant until that occurs," says Dr. Bell.
USC unveils new brain health center
Officials say the facility will begin seeing patients next month.
Suspect arrested, accused of burglary at Vista restaurant
Police say the suspect was found trying to hide upstairs.
New study highlights Goodwill's impact on SC economy and workforce
Partnering with USC's Darla Moore School of Business, researchers found that the organization adds $638 million to the state's economy each year -- with 23,000 South Carolinians receiving career services in 2024 -- and 10,000 people finding employment at an average wage of $16.50 an hour.
Deputies: 79-year-old accused in Tuesday shooting
Deputies say the victim had a gunshot wound to the lower body and was taken to the hospital.
Two Midlands women accused of mistreating horses
Officials say of the 27 horses seized some were emaciated and others have various medical conditions and concerns.
SCDNR officer fired following internal investigation
The specifics of the violations were not released.
