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FBI: 7 charged in bribery scheme at Lee County Correctional Institution

Officials with the FBI say seven people in the Midlands are facing charges in connection with a Department of Corrections bribery scheme.

Man arrested in connection with 2025 murder

Camden Police have arrested a man accused of a murder last year.

Warning signs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion

These hot temperatures we're experiencing are not only uncomfortable they can also be dangerous.

Prosecutors: Children found in burning home had been alone for at least a week

The woman accused of leaving her three small children inside of a burning home and the father of one of those children were in bond court Wednesday afternoon.

SCDPH: Two exposed to rabid racoon

Officials with the SC Department of Public Health say a racoon found near Weed Dr. and N. Lake Dr. in Columbia tested positive for rabies.

SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat check for 4th of July weekend

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Fourth of July weekend S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections around the state over the weekend.

District held ribbon ceremony for new wing at Irmo High

Summer is well underway but school was in session Tuesday morning at Irmo High School.

Senator Tim Scott working to make sure college students have mental healthcare access

Senator Tim Scott is partnering with other ranking members to make sure students in college have the mental healthcare they need, when they need it.

Undisclosed incidents at Alvin S. Glenn lead to multiple guards arrested, inmates charged

An ongoing investigation into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention center has led to multiple guards being arrested and additional charges for inmates.

Columbia Police give behind the scenes look at gun crime detection tech

Tuesday, June 30, ABC Columbia got a behind the scenes look at some of the technology the Columbia Police Department uses to keep the community safe.B

Manning Police searching for owner of vehicle involved in hit-and-run

Manning Police say officers are searching for the owner of a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run.

3 children rescued after fire breaks out at Floran Street home, mother to face criminal charges

Three children were rescued after a fire broke out at a Floran Street home last night, said firefighters.

Sheriff: Investigation into detention center leads to discovery of backlogged cases, arrest of compliance director

Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says on April 14, his department received 62 cases he says were withheld by officials at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

SC bill changing the way shrimp is labeled advances in the House

A bill changing the way shrimp is labeled in South Carolina advanced in the House late last week.

State lawmakers end special session without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks, edibles

State lawmakers ended a special session at the State House without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks and edibles, leaving the state with no law governing who can buy the products or how they are sold.

Columbia-Richland Fire crews along with Irmo Fire handle morning kitchen fire

Columbia-Richland Fire Crews along with Irmo Fire handled a morning kitchen fire, said the fire dept.

Driver dead; passenger hurt after vehicle wreck on I-95 in Clarendon

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead & a passenger is hurt following a collision on I-95 North in Clarendon Monday.

With hot week and holiday weekend ahead, Newberry County opens cooling center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With very hot temperatures this week and triple digits expected as people celebrate July Fourth this Saturday, Newberry County Emergency Management is opening a cooling center in Newberry. Food, water and drinks will be available from…