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Two lanes of St. Andrews closed after incident, Irmo Fire says

Irmo Fire crews were at the scene of an incident on St. Andrews and Drury Lane, say fire officials.

RCSD investigating after two incidents involving weapons on school grounds

Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two incidents involving weapons on school grounds Wednesday, say deputies.

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2 people arrested, accused of stealing 83-year-old woman's wallet

Fairfield County deputies have arrested two people after an investigating into the theft of an 83-year-old woman's belongings, says FCSO.

Mayor Rickenmann To Host 20 Annual Walk Run Against Domestic Violence

Mayor Rickenmann to host 20th annual Walk-Run Against Domestic Violence

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will host the 20 annual Walk-run Against Domestic Violence on Saturday.

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Former Lexington pastor indicted for child abuse material

A former Lexington pastor has been indicted for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

Westinghouse expands Richland County operations

Officials say Westinghouse is expanding its facility in Richland County with a nearly $1 billion investment.

Columbia Police investigating two unrelated shooting incidents

Columbia Police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened on Tuesday.

3 charged in connection with Newberry block party shooting

Newberry Police say three people from Saluda County have been charged in connection with a block party shooting.

SLED investigating security issues affecting City of Columbia services

SLED is investigating security issues that are affecting City of Columbia services, according to city officials.

South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC

Dawn Staley has South Carolina in a familiar place, sitting at No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 women's basketball poll.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty

Lexington Police are searching for a person accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty, say police.

RCSD investigating two jail stabbing incidents

Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two separate stabbing incidents that happened at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, says RCSD.

Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina on Wednesday to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham as voting season begins.

Columbia Police ask for public help after fatal shooting of 30-year-old

Columbia Police are asking for public help after a fatal shooting of 30-year-old earlier this month, say police.

Amazon hiring for holidays

Amazon says it plans to hire more than 300,000 people to handle the holiday season.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day to be held over weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Health will hold its annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday.

Columbia Police Department to hold special fundraiser to honor officer

The Columbia Police Department is holding a special fundraiser to honor Officer David Dymock.

SC Elections Commission: 98K voted early on Monday

Day two of early voting in the general election is now underway and thousands have already cast their ballots.

Man facing multiple charges after Tuesday morning incident

Deputies say a man is facing multiple charges after an incident this morning.

What to know about changes to Medicare plans as open enrollment begins

Open enrollment for Medicare ends Dec. 7.

Lexington man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Lexington man was sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, says the DOJ.