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LCSD: Armed robbery suspect found eating ice cream
On Monday morning, Lexington Co. deputies say they responded to an armed robbery in progress at a convenience store on Edmund Hwy.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Haygood Rd. murder
Investigators say they responded to Haygood Rd. at approximately 5pm to a report of a shooting.
Deputies say a student was arrested for having a knife on campus
Investigators say around 10am School Resource Officers were alerted to the knife by the school's metal detector.
Coastal Carolina University: One employee fired, one suspended following social media posts on Kirk assassination
Since the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, universities have been firing and suspending employees for comments on social media about his death.
Judge clears way for execution of South Carolina inmate who thinks most laws are unconstitutional
A judge in South Carolina has ruled a death row inmate’s beliefs that most laws are unconstitutional and citizens have an absolute right to defend their property to the death are not proof he is mentally incompetent and should be executed.
Ticketing blitz expected for lawbreaking drivers during "Operation: Keep Us Safe"
Through "Operation: Keep Us Safe," officers across the state have been informed to begin a ticketing "blitz" -- and become vigilant in pulling people over for violating South Carolina's "Move Over" and "Hands Free" laws.
Midlands man facing charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors
Authorities say he was arrested September 10th and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree
Columbia's annual Greek Festival kicks off this week
Columbia's Greek Festival returns to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sumter Street Thursday. Crysty Vaughan has details.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Two Notch Rd. shooting
Investigators say around 6pm they responded to In-Town Suites where they found a victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Clemson University fires three employees following social media comments
Clemson university has drawn calls from donors, students, and political leaders to remove the employees due to comments made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Coroner identifies victims in three separate fires
All three fires remain under investigation
Two shot at Redpoint apartment complex
Deputies say they responded to call around 2:20 a.m. for a shooting -- finding a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body upon arrival.
UPDATE: OCSO says missing Orangeburg woman found safe
Anyone with information on Payne's location is urged to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
Update: SC Trooper continues to recover after being struck by car while on duty, SC DPS to address recent string of incidents
Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty is recovering, in stable condition, after he was hit during a traffic stop on Augusta Road Tuesday morning. Serve & Connect has set up a fundraiser. Crysty Vaughan has details.
Tunnel to Towers 5K event honors first responders and military, road closures announced
Tunnel to Towers 5K event Friday honors first responders and military service members, Crysty Vaughan has details.
Gov. McMaster issues executive order updating work-from-home policies for state employees
The order directs the state division of human resources to implement updated and revised telecommuting and remote work policies for state employees.
Police:Two teens arrested in Forest Acres apartment shooting
Investigators say it happened at The Landings Apartments on Covenant Rd.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies remains found as missing Columbia woman
Officials with the Richland Co. Coroner's Office say remains found Thursday are those of Angela Fuller.
9/11 Remembrance Foundation holds annual Lincoln St. ceremony
Held by the 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina, the event also recognizes each of the 64 First Responders and military members who've died here at home since September 11, 2001.
Local Living: Freaky Friday Musical, Fall Arts and Crafts Market, Zoofari, Walk Against Domestic Violence
Local Living: Events in the Midlands.
Law enforcement investigating after human remains found in wooded area
Columbia Police is working together with Richland County deputies to investigating after human remains found in wooded area, say officers.
Man arrested, accused of hitting state trooper during multi-vehicle collision
Richland County deputies say a man has been arrested after he hit a state trooper during a Tuesday morning traffic stop.
SC Trooper LaBounty in stable condition after traffic stop collision
The Department of Public Safety says Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty is in stable condition after a successful surgery.
Midlands marks 9/11 with SC Remembrance Ceremony
"The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina" held its annual ceremony in Columbia, honoring lives lost. ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan served as Emcee. Crysty Vaughan has details.
