Lexington County council members vote in favor of proposed land development
In Lexington County Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2026, council members voted in favor of an ordinance that will impact development in the county.
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Conservative groups push for total abortion ban as legislative session begins, Planned Parenthood responds
Should it pass, the bill would also treat abortions as murder, allowing women to be subject to current laws on homicide.
Proposed law mandates ICE partnerships for all South Carolina sheriffs
A proposed South Carolina law would mandate every sheriff's office operating a correctional facility to enter a written agreement with ICE to help enforce federal immigration laws.
Columbia man charged for DUI crash that killed mother, and infant
A Columbia man has been charged for a DUI crash that killed a mother and her infant on Christmas Eve.
Family of murdered man offers information connection to case
The family of a man murdered in 2024 is offering a $5,000 reward to help solve his case.
Alan Wilson urges Supreme Court to uphold state laws on sex based participation in sports
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson voiced support for two cases before the U.S Supreme Court on Tuesday, challenging the policies allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports.
Person who died due to fatal hit-and-run on Sunday has been identified, said the coroner's office.
The person who died due to a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday has been identified, said the coroner's office.
Lexington Co. coroner identifies pedestrian after Platt Springs Road collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that happened Tuesday morning, said the coroner's office.
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Man last seen at home found, Richland County deputies say
Richland County deputies are searching for a man last seen at his home, say deputies.
SCDOT to close Sawmill Road bridge in Kershaw County for repairs
SCDOT will close and detour the Sawmill Road bridge over Little Flat Rock Creek in Kershaw County.
SCDOT to close and detour Lakeshore Drive bridge
SCDOT will close and detour the Lakeshore Drive bridge over Tributary to Forest Lake in Richland County for repairs, say officials.
$100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Sumter
A Powerball ticket with PowerPlay sold at an Sumter convenience store for Monday’s drawing is worth $100,000, according to SC Lottery officials.
CPD's Special Victims Unit searching for 17-year-old who left home without permission
CPD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) is searching for a 17-year-old who left home without permission, say police.
Columbia-Richland firefighters control overnight Broad River Road house fire
Columbia-Richland Firefighters controlled an overnight house fire in the Broad River Road area, say fire officials.
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report
On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson released the annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report.
SC Lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session
State lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session.
3 displaced after Palisades Circle afternoon fire
Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews responded to a house fire on Monday afternoon, says CRFD.
Columbia Police investigating deadly Sunday night hit-and-run
Columbia Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run.
Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026).
SCDOT will conduct bridge repairs on Elmwood Avenue in Richland County
SCDOT will close the right westbound lane of Elmwood Avenue for bridge repairs over the weekend, say officials.
SLED: Georgia man facing charges after obtaining money under false pretense
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a 26 man was charged with obtaining property under false pretenses, and forgery.
Columbia PD investigate report of shots fired at party
Columbia PD say officers are investigating a report of shots fired at a Vista Towers party.
20-year-old Monetta man taken into custody after weekend traffic stop
A 20-year-old Monetta man was taken into custody after a weekend traffic stop, say police in Batesburg-Leesville.
