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Person arrested for carrying weapon on SC State campus

A 19-year-old has been arrested for carrying a weapon on SC State campus, says SLED.

Columbia Police need help identifying woman accused of shoplifting

Columbia Police need your help identifying a woman accused of shoplifting at a liquor store.

RCSD: Man arrested in relation to kidnapping, rape

A man has been arrested in relation to a kidnapping and rape, according to RCSD.

Red Cross releases advisory, reminding families to practice safe home heating this winter

Dropping temperatures across the state have prompted the American Red Cross to release their annual advisory, reminding families to ensure they are heating their home safely this Winter.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of shoplifting at ULTA Beauty

Lexington Police are searching for a person accused of taking merchandise from ULTA Beauty earlier this month, say officers.

Richland County man faces 20 years for hate crime, victim speaks out

Officials with the U. S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina and the Richland County Sheriff's Department announced federal charges against 34-year-old Jonathan Felkel after he admitted he shot at his neighbor -- because the neighbor is Black.

Bills pre-filed in State House

The upcoming session at the State House begins January 16, and lawmakers have pre-filed hundreds of bills.

Local Living: Wild Lights, Fireflies Holiday Lights, Winter Sparkfest, CRFD's holiday food drive

Local Living: Events to enjoy, and give back to this holiday season!

SCDPH releases annual report about infant mortality rate

An annual report about the infant mortality rate has been released by the SC Department of Public Health.

SC among states with most people moving out

It may not seem like it when you're looking for a parking spot, but more people moved out of South Carolina in 2025 than moved in.

SCSO: Man arrested in possession of stolen vehicle, firearm

Sumter County deputies says a person was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly attempting to flee and resist arrest.

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.

Collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at Roberts Street has all lanes closed

Lexington Police say a collision on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at Roberts Street has all lanes closed.

Columbia PD searching for person accused of armed robbery at jewelry store

Columbia investigators have released a surveillance video of a jewelry store armed robbery to identify, and locate the suspect.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim of I-26 west collision

The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of a collision on I-26 west.

24-year-old arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 24-year-old has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors.

US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.

'Free-loading must end': Mace on bill requiring hospitals to document citizenship status

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced a new bill Tuesday, which would require hospitals participating in Medicare to ask about the citizenship status of patients during the intake process.

SC AG files amicus brief regulating panhandling

Under current U.S. law, begging, and panhandling are protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Sheriff Lott calls on parents to act after string of gun murders by teenagers

Three young men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on Hunt Club Road. 17-year-olds Jeremiah Selph and Corey James, as well as 18-year-old Prince-Jay'lan Hutcherson all face murder charges.