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.
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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.
Local Living: Liberty Day
Local Living: Liberty Day
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: 17-year-old who left home without permission found safe
CPD says Wilson has been found safe after reportedly running away from home on 1/6/26.
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.
Local Living: City of Camden's small business workshop series, Liberty Day, community campfire, Free Fridays
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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.
Newberry Co. deputies investigate weekend shooting
Newberry Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Swittenburg Drive in Prosperity, said the sheriff's office.
Watch this! --A recap of the Buddhist Monks' "Walk for Peace" through Columbia
Thousands of people ventured out to the streets to catch a glimpse of Buddhist Monks on their 2,300 mile "Walk for Peace" as they made their way through West Columbia and Columbia.
Take a look -- Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace stroll down Main Street after speaking at the Statehouse
Thousands of people ventured out on Saturday to get a peak at Buddhist Monks on their Walk for Peace to the Statehouse.
Columbia man charged with two counts of indecent exposure, police asking victims to come forward
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with two indecent exposure incidents.
UPDATE: SC Forestry Commission to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties Monday
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the Midlands, Pee Dee and coastal regions of the state, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11.
Walk for Peace continues through the Midlands
The Walk for Peace continued through the Midlands today.
