2024 High School Player of the Year nominees announced
The Richland County Recreation Commission and Richland County Recreation Foundation have announced the nominees for the 2024-2025 Richland County High School Player of the Year Award—Football.
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SCDEW announces Sept. jobs growth despite rise in unemployment rate
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce published their September 2024 Employment Situation report Oct. 22, showcasing a marked increase in employment from Sept. 2023.
City of Columbia to host community baby shower
The City of Columbia's Parks & Recreation Department along with the COMET and Molina Healthcare have joined together to host a community baby shower.
South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
The South Carolina State Fair is helping victims of Hurricane Helene.
Richland Library to host SC's new free book festival
Richland Library has announced it will hold its inaugural Read Freely Fest.
No. 1 South Carolina says blend, chemistry is just as strong in the chase for another title
Bree Hall says she has plenty of good vibes about No. 1 South Carolina heading into next week's season opener.
Traffic stop leads to arrests, drug siezures
An Orangeburg County traffic stop turns drug seizure landing two men behind bars on several gun and drug charges
Lexington man arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges
A Lexington man was arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, says the AG's Office.
SLED charges former SC State student with attempted murder
SLED has charged a 21-year-old former university student on Thursday, Oct. 24, say agents.
Local Living: The Iconic Affair
Local Living: The Iconic Affair
Columbia PD charge man in connection with isolated stabbing incident at fast food restaurant
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with an isolated stabbing incident at a fast-food restaurant.
Pine Street in South Congaree to close for bridge repairs, says SCDOT
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) crews will close Pine Street in South Congaree from East Steel Road to Edmund Highway for bridge repairs, said SCDOT.
Riverbanks Zoo adds new member to zoo family
Riverbanks Zoo is adding a new member to the zoo family.
Individuals accused of breaking into SLED training facility identified, say Lexington Co. deputies
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the individuals accused of breaking into a SLED training facility have been identified.
Calhoun Co. deputies requesting public's help identifying man accused of stealing
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Investigators is requesting the public's help identifying a person accused of stealing, say deputies.
Man arrested after weekend stabbing, say police
A man has been arrested by Chapin Police after a stabbing that happened over the weekend, says the police department.
RCSD investigating after shooting at event venue leaves 1 dead
Richland County deputies say they are investigating after a shooting at an event venue happened over the weekend.
Lexington County coroner identifies person who died after two-vehicle collision
The person who died after a two-vehicle collision was identified by the Lexington county coroner, says the coroner's office.
Pedestrian identified after West Columbia collision, say coroner's office
A pedestrian was killed after a collision last week has been identified by the coroner's office, said officials.
Lexington Police says teen has been found safe in North Carolina
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green says Lillie Nicole Parker, age 18, has been found safe and in good health in North Carolina.
South Carolina leads the way as women's college basketball hopes to build off last year's success
Dawn Staley and South Carolina ran through last season undefeated on the way to the school’s third national championship. With a lot of that squad back, there is good reason to think the Gamecocks could repeat.
Collision involving a Richland One school bus under investigation
Columbia Police are investigating a collision involving a Richland One school bus at the intersection of Garners Ferry & Veteran Rds.
"Heartbreaking to see" -- Fire engulfs headquarters of Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ
Fire officials say on Saturday night, crews from West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo and City of Columbia, Lexington battled a blaze at the Maurice’s Distribution plant.
State Party chairs urging SC voters to get out to the Polls
Early voting is underway in South Carolina, now through Saturday, November 2. State party chairs are urging people to hit the polls now
SC DOT closes I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction.
