Irmo fire crews fought fire at assisted living facility Tuesday morning
Irmo fire crews were fighting a structure fire at an assisted living facility in the 00 block of Columbia Ave on Tuesday morning, said officials.
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Multiple narcotics traffickers sentenced to prison in Lexington County
According to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office, multiple narcotics traffickers have received lengthy prison sentences following recent convictions in Lexington County General Sessions Court.
The Greatest Show On Earth by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey making stop in Columbia
Families in the Midlands can experience the thrill of a lifetime as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns with a reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth.
SC Dept. of Public Health asks residents to help control mosquito populations after Tropical Storm Debby
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding South Carolinians to remove standing water to help control mosquito populations in their communities after the passing of Tropical Storm Debby.
AG Wilson co-leads brief to support NC laws restricting abortion drug
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a brief filed Monday in support of North Carolina laws that regulate the prescribing and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is different than most others: He likes his Gamecocks
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer likes his team, even if few others do.
USC hosts traditional 'First Night' event on campus
It's officially a new school year and students at the University of South Carolina went all out for their annual 'First Night' event on campus Monday evening.
Greater CWC Chamber to host community expo and career fair
The Greater CWC Chamber and Visitor Programs is inviting the public to a free event showcasing things the community has to offer.
USC students speak about new semester excitement
We asked some incoming freshman why they chose to be a Gamecock.
R2 officials say bus driver recovering an incident
Officials with Richland School District Two say a bus driver is recovering on Monday morning, Aug. 19, after an incident.
Forest Acres Town Council presents plans for location of old Richland Mall
On Monday morning, Aug. 19, the Forest Acres Town Council was presenting with a conceptual master plan for the park that will take the place of the old Richland Mall.
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month.
Local Living: Boating Safety
Local Living: ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan reminds you about boating safety and gives some tips.
Blythewood High student arrested after taking knife to school, say deputies
A 14-year-old was arrested after investigators say the teen took a knife to school, says RCSD.
Highway Patrol investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle collision that left one person dead, said troopers.
SCDOT to temporarily close, detour Childs Street in Irmo for repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour Childs Street in Lexington County for repairs beginning on next Monday.
CPD: Man pleads guilty, sentenced after sexually assaulting girl in his care
A man has pled guilty and was sentenced after Columbia Police investigators say he sexually assaulted a girl in his care.
RCSD: Two detention center inmates overdose on unknown substance
Richland County deputies are investigating after two inmates have overdosed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Saturday, Aug. 17, says RCSD.
RCSD: Man arrested in connection with shooting at Kroger
Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of 50-year-old Lateef Karim Carnegie for the shooting that occurred at the Kroger grocery store on Killian Road on Sunday, Aug. 18.
South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale
The South Carolina State Fair is announcing a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of the Palmetto State's 46 counties.
CPD investigating after man killed on King Street, coroner identifies victim
Columbia Police Department says a man was shot and killed on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Two Columbia-Richland firefighters injured on West Beltline Boulevard
According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, two firefighters were injured late Saturday night while fighting a massive two-alarm fire.
Sumter woman charged after man shot, killed
According to the Sumter Police Department, a local woman is charged with murder following a domestic-related shooting death Sunday morning.
Two people found dead at Sumter hotel
According to the Sumter Police Department, police are working to identify suspects after two people were killed in an early morning shooting at a hotel.
West Columbia remembers late judge with Riverwalk statue
Judge Tanya Amber Gee will be remembered as one of the state’s brightest young judges, but her influence reaches far beyond that.
