West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children's aunt.
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Orangeburg County deputies continue investigating Neeses woman's murder
Orangeburg County deputies are still investigating the murder of a Neeses woman who was identified last year.
Lawsuit challenges SC Governor’s authority to deploy SC National Guard to D.C.
A lawsuit has been filed challenging SC Governor Henry McMaster’s authority to deploy the South Carolina National Guard to Washington, D.C.
Orangeburg man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
A 36-year-old Orangeburg man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, says the Dept. of Justice.
West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years in connection with child exploitation offenses
The SC Department of Justice says a 55-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges.
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the beginning of the 2026 filing season.
RCSD: 1 arrested after Wednesday afternoon Percival Road shooting
Richland County deputies reopened a road after law enforcement searched for a shooting suspect.
Columbia PD officers investigating after man found dead outside
Columbia PD officers are investigating after a man was found outside dead, says the police dept.
Lexington Police requesting help finding alleged November shoplifter
Lexington Police are requesting help finding an alleged shoplifter who took items from a store in November, say police.
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. releases 2025 crime statistics
"We've got a lot of work to do. We're gonna do our part. We're gonna continue to do our part every single day. We're standing here asking the community, and that's everybody in the community to be a part of the solution. If you're not, you're a part of the problem," says Lott.
U.S. job openings at lowest level since 2024
Job seekers continue to have it rough as new data shows the U.S. remains a low-hire, low-fire labor market.
Local Living: SC NAACP to host annual King Day at the Dome
Local Living: SC NAACP to host annual King Day at the Dome
Saluda Shoals Park hosting community camp fire
You can relax under the stars with a family-friendly night out.
Find your wedding inspiration at Lake Murray Bridal Show
Get ready to walk down the aisle to the Lake Murray Bridal Show this Sunday, Jan. 11.
Channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con
You can channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con this weekend.
RCSD searching for man accused of breaking into home
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home and stealing items, says the sheriff's dept.
SCDPH confirms season’s first pediatric flu-related death in SC
SCDPH says the first pediatric flu-related death of the season has happened.
Newberry County Rescue, EMS evaluate missing person found behind Waffle House
Newberry Co. deputies alongside SLED, and SCHP were searching for a missing person behind Waffle House on SC 34, according to the sheriff's office.
Free Fridays returns at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is announcing that Free Fridays have returned.
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.
Lexington Police requesting public help identifying alleged shoplifter
Lexington Police are requesting public help identifying an alleged shoplifter accused of taking items from a store.
Driver charged after hitting deputy in patrol vehicle
RCSD says a deputy was in his patrol car when he was hit by another driver while working extra duty at a road construction site.
CDC lowers recommendations for childhood vaccines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for childhood vaccines-- dropping the number of recommendations from 17 to 11.
SCDPH: Alarming rise in SC flu deaths
A troubling trend is emerging as the state moves through the peak of this year’s Flu season.
Local Living: Riverbanks Zoo's annual Wild Lights
Local Living: Riverbanks Zoo's annual Wild Lights
