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.
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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.
SCDOT to temporarily shutdown I-126 ramps to complete road, bridge work
Get ready to face some delays and congestion over the next few days as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) working on some area roadways.
Students of SC Virtual Charter School come together at Segra Park
Students with the South Carolina Virtual Charter School came together for a back-to-school bash at Segra Park.
FAFSA forms delayed for second year in a row
The Education Department announced that availability of the FAFSA form would be delayed for a second year in a row, after months of last-ditch troubleshooting didn't do the trick.
Study reveals most dangerous time to drive in SC
A new study revealed the most dangerous time to drive in South Carolina.
Local Living: Learn about an organization that helps people who struggle with addiction
Local Living: Learn about an organization that helps people who struggle with addiction
Lexington man sentenced for production of child sex abuse materials
A Lexington man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to production of child sex abuse materials, said the DOJ.
School district gives Golden Circle Passes to Kershaw County residents
Kershaw County School District is offering lifetime Golden Circle passes to Kershaw County citizens age 65 or older, said the district.
SC State Marching Band to compete in 'Battle of the Bands'
South Carolina State University has announced that its Marching 101 Band, founded in 1918, will be competing in the 2025Honda Battle of the Bands.
Irmo Fire District work incident involving several vehicles blocking intersection
Crews with the Irmo Fire District said firefighters were working an incident involving several vehicles blocking the intersection of Piney Grove at Fernandina/Bower Parkway.
