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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.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SC State Fair discount admission tickets, HBCU Battle of the Bands, Tunnel to Towers 5K, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Local Living: Events happening in the Midlands.

Dunbar Funeral Home honors First Responders with cookout

Dunbar Funeral Home hosted an inaugural cookout Wednesday afternoon for First Responders, honoring the dedication and courage of our local heroes.

Stolen car linked to 2022 murder found

Richland County deputies have found a stolen vehicle that was linked to a murder from 2022.

Serve & Connect holding fundraiser for SC Trooper LaBounty

A non-profit has set up a fundraiser for a trooper struck in the line of duty.

Lexington PD: Sunset Blvd/US-378 collision has all outbound lanes closed

A collision at the 4700 block of Sunset Blvd/US-378 has all outbound lanes closed, said Lexington Police.

Fairfield County deputies searching for man reported as missing by family

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 60-year-old man who was reported as missing by his family, said deputies.

Columbia PD officers continue search for missing 56-year-old

Columbia Police officers are continuing the search for a woman who has not been heard from by a loved one since August, said officers.

Sumter County man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor

A Sumter County man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11, said deputies.

Traffic will shift on Blythewood Road roundabout due to roadwork

Richland County officials say traffic will shift due to construction work on Blythewood Road.

RCSD investigators attempting to identify person in connection with a burglary

Richland County investigators say they are attempting to identify a person in connection with a burglary.

1 dead after collision in Richland County

One person was killed in an accident last night in Richland County, say officials.

"In serious condition" -- 3 troopers now struck by drivers in under a month

Master Trooper Wayne LaBounty was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while conducting a traffic stop near Augusta Road and Lost Branch Road.

AG's Office: Midlands man facing charges in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor

A Midlands man is facing charges in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Local Living: Battle of the Bands

Local Living: HBCU Battle of the Bands

911 morning of remembrance event

This week, Thursday, marks 9/11 and there will be a ceremony honoring lives lost.

Fairfield County teens being targeted by sextortion scam, deputies say

Fairfield County deputies say teens in the area are being targeted by a sextortion scam.

AG's Office reveals USC swatting hoax caused by online teen crime group

Attorney General Alan Wilson says the recent swatting event at the University of South Carolina was caused by an online teen crime group.

RCSD: SC Trooper airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle morning collision

Highway Patrol identified the injured trooper as Master Trooper Wayne H. LaBounty.

Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's curriculum restrictions dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.