803 day returns for 3rd annual celebration in the Midlands
The third annual 803 Day weekend is returning to Columbia.
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Sumter County deputies control hostage situation in Wedgefield area, hostages freed
Sumter County deputies say a hostage situation involving a barricaded person was resolved Monday afternoon.
Sumter Co. deputies searching for 63-year-old last seen at home
Sumter County deputies are searching for a 63-year-old woman who was last seen at home, said the sheriff's office.
Gov. McMaster signs bill mandating sex-based school bathrooms
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 4756, the South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act, into law.
Pedestrian struck & killed on Citadel Road in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was fatally struck Monday night on Citadel Road near Regional Parkway around 11:15 p.m.
Local Living: Summer at Edventure, Seniors and Caregivers Community Expo, Chili Cornbread Competition, Songbird Music Festival
Local Living: Summer events in the Midlands!
Murdaugh defense team files lawsuit against Hill, calls out AG Wilson on death penalty
Attorneys on Alex Murdaugh's defense team are announcing they'll be filing a $600,000 lawsuit against former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill.
SC lawmakers return to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting
At the State House Monday, May 18, lawmakers returned to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting.
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S.
Second former DJJ employee arrested in relation to providing contraband to youth
A second former SCDJJ employee has been charged with misconduct in office, say DJJ officials.
Early voting for Primaries begins May 26
Early voting for the Primaries in South Carolina starts May 26.
Sumter PD searching for woman last seen walking from hospital
Sumter Police is looking for a woman last seen walking away from a local hospital, say police.
Columbia Police searching for 27-year-old wanted in connection with violent incident
Columbia Police is searching for a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with a violent incident, says CPD.
Murdaugh's attorneys speak out after Supreme Court rules Murdaugh eligible for new trial
Last week it was announced that Alex Murdaugh would get another day in court to fight the case of him allegedly killing his wife and son.
Man charged with shooting K9 officer in 2024 to have plea hearing
Richland County deputies say the man charged with shooting a K9 officer back in 2024 will have a plea hearing.
RCSD investigating report of road rage that led to gas station fire
Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of road rage that led to a fire involving multiple vehicles at a gas station on Sunday afternoon.
Disagreement leads to Thursday evening shooting, Sumter Co. deputies say
Sumter County deputies say a victim is recovering from a gunshot wound following a disagreement that ended in gunfire Thursday evening.
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
An effort to reshape South Carolina's congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the State House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump's desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.
UPDATE: Arrest made in Ole Place shooting that left 24-year-old woman dead, 2 others wounded
Two women and one man were struck by gunfire. Both women were critically wounded and a man had non-life threating injuries.
Plea hearing scheduled for suspect in officer-involved shooting
According to Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a plea hearing for 19-year-old Jeremy Taylor will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. inside the Richland County Courthouse.
CFD battles house fire on Kelly Mill Road
The Columbia Richland Fire Department released images of a large house fire on Kelly Mill Road Saturday afternoon.
Two injured following vehicle fire at Spinx gas station
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station -- located at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in Northeast Columbia.
Columbia PD searching for vehicle of interest in shooting
Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Magistrate courts to hear requests for restraining order regardless of marital status
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.
McMaster appoints acting director of SC Department of Public Health
Friday, May 15, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Dr. Brannon Traxler as the acting director of the state Department of Public Health.
