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Uber rolls out women-only option

Women are now able to request female drivers on Uber with the new women preferences option.

Person arrested after shooting incident at Lee County McDonald's

Lee County deputies have arrested a suspect for a shooting incident Friday.

Sumter Co. Sheriff Anthony Dennis praises deputies after multiple drug activity operations

Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis is praising his deputies after they successfully conducted multiple drug activity operations.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim of vehicle wreck

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a vehicle wreck Saturday.

Blythewood High substitute teacher accused of having firearm on school grounds

A substitute teacher at Blythewood High School was arrested after deputies say he had a firearm on school grounds.

The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again

The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the season hoping to create a jolt for men's basketball, a flagship sport facing a dwindling count of March Madness bids in recent years.

Lexington Co. coroner identifies person who died in a single-vehicle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle collision that happened on Monday morning.

2 teens arrested in relation to Augusta Road shooting

West Columbia Police said two teens were arrested in relation to an Augusta Road shooting.

Columbia Police investigating series of auto break-ins

Columbia Police say vehicles were broken into in the King’s Grant and Yorkshire neighborhoods on February 28 and this past Saturday.

Columbia players check your tickets

Columbia lottery players check your tickets because there is a lucky winner, said officials.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit City of West Columbia

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into the City of West Columbia.

Sumter man found hiding in home arrested for burglary

Sumter County deputies say a man who was found hiding inside a home was arrested for burglary.

Stock markets shudder worldwide after oil prices briefly spike to nearly $120 per barrel

Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four summers ago.

RCSD: Portion of Polo Road closed due to fire hydrant repair

Richland County deputies say a portion of Polo Road is closed due a damaged fire hydrant.

Two teens arrested in connection to a shooting on Augusta Road

West Columbia Police have arrested two teenagers in connection to a shooting at the 2400 block of Augusta Road Sunday.

No. 3 Gamecocks fall to No. 4 Texas in SEC Championship

Madison Booker scored 18 points as No. 4 Texas sprinted to a 14-0 lead and beat three-time defending champion and third-ranked South Carolina 78-61.

Officers investigating "unaccompanied death" on Assembly Street

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are investigating an unaccompanied death of a man at the 1900 block of Assembly Street.

Two Columbia men face drug charges following Key West arrest

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Key West, Florida, two Columbia men were arrested Sunday morning for multiple charges.

UPDATE: "All Clear" issued after USC sends out Carolina Alert for "Public Safety Incident"

The alert reads, "Carolina Alert: Public safety incident at 541 Main St on the Columbia campus. Main St from Blossom St to Wheat St is closed. Avoid the area and obey officials."

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday

It's almost time to spring forward, a reminder that daylight saving time starts this weekend.

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LRADAC held annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to drug overdoses

The Lexington and Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council more commonly known as LRADAC held its annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to a drug overdose.