UPDATE: Arrest made in Ole Place shooting that left 24-year-old woman dead, 2 others wounded
Two women and one man were struck by gunfire. Both women were critically wounded and a man had non-life threating injuries.
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Plea hearing scheduled for suspect in officer-involved shooting
According to Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a plea hearing for 19-year-old Jeremy Taylor will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. inside the Richland County Courthouse.
CFD battles house fire on Kelly Mill Road
The Columbia Richland Fire Department released images of a large house fire on Kelly Mill Road Saturday afternoon.
Two injured following vehicle fire at Spinx gas station
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station -- located at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in Northeast Columbia.
Columbia PD searching for vehicle of interest in shooting
Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Magistrate courts to hear requests for restraining order regardless of marital status
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.
McMaster appoints acting director of SC Department of Public Health
Friday, May 15, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Dr. Brannon Traxler as the acting director of the state Department of Public Health.
9 people in Saluda County exposed to rabid calf
Officials with the SC Department of Public Health say 9 people in Saluda County were exposed to a rabid calf.
SC emergency leaders prepping for hurricane season
SC emergency leaders are prepping for hurricane season.
Colonial Life Classic Golf Tournament attendants get opportunity to help families of fallen service members
People attending the Colonial Life Classic Golf Tournament have a unique opportunity to help the families of fallen service members.
Local Living: Events at the Biltmore
Local Living: Events at the Biltmore
SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies person dead after vehicle vs. bicycle collision
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person who dead after a motor vehicle vs bicycle collision, say the coroner's office.
Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office hosts Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Friday morning, May 15, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.
Town of Irmo to hold public meeting with apartment developer
The Town of Irmo's Planning Commission invites all residents to a public Q&A session regarding the proposed Shady Grove Apartment complex.
CRFD crews respond to shed fire
CRFD says first shift crews in Battalion 2 were called out to Hertford Drive Friday morning after fire tore through a shed.
RCSD: Missing man with dementia believed to be in danger
Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for an elderly man with dementia believed to be in danger.
Bicyclist struck & killed in overnight collision on Cannon Bridge Road
Highway Patrol says a bicyclist was struck and killed in an overnight collision Friday on Cannon Bridge Road near Riley Road.
Governor issues executive order calling Lawmakers back for Special Session Friday
Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order
New statewide media campaign targets Gen-Z mental health
May is Mental Health Month and a newly released statewide media campaign is targeting Gen-Z audiences with a message that your Brain is a Jerk campaign.
Attorneys react to Murdaugh retrial
"Well obviously they'll be a change of venue, we'll be doing it in another county. And obviously everybody has heard about it, read about it. I'm not sure I'd want a juror who was so unaware of what's going on around them who hadn't heard something about it," says Harpootlian.
Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor's desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor's desk to become law.
Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House
Thursday, May 14, 2026, was Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House.
Gov. McMaster calls for General Assembly to discuss congressional maps redistricting
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-09 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session.
Advocates call on governor to keep state's congressional map in tact
With the Senate voting not to take up redistricting earlier this week, some Republicans are calling for Governor Henry McMaster to call lawmakers back to Columbia to take up the issue.
