Argument Takes Scary Turn
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say an argument between two people lands on of them in jail.
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Student trash becomes yard sale treasure to aid charity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual rite of dorm room housecleaning is helping Habitat for Humanity as students clear out their residence halls before leaving for the summer.
SC Senate remains at impasse over budget, road funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With six days left in the legislative session, senators are at an impasse over the upcoming state budget and how to fix South Carolina's deteriorating roads.
Senators praise latest pick to lead DHEC as the right choice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators say the board of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency got it right this time in selecting its leader.
SC Air National Guard flies defense exercise in Midlands
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct an air defense exercise over central portions of the state.
Thousands Expected to Travel Memorial Day Weekend
According to AAA, close to half a million South Carolinians will be hitting the road over memorial day weekend.
1 Dead, 1 Hurt in Spartanburg County Shooting
FINGERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials say one person is dead and another has been hurt in a shooting in northern Spartanburg County.
Two in Hospital Following Downtown Accident
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a bad accident in downtown Columbia.
Lower Gas Prices Mean Busy Roads this Memorial Day
Lower gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.
NY Mets South Atlantic Affiliate will be Columbia Baseball team
On Thursday, city leaders and officials announced the team affiliation of the future Minor League Team coming to Columbia.
Restaurant offers Memorial Day grilling tips
Barbecuing will be a popular activity over the extended holiday weekend.
Maxcy Gregg Pool opens over long weekend
The City of Columbia is ready to make a splash this summer.
Summer concert series returns to Finlay Park
Downtown Columbia is about to become a summer hot spot for music.
Lugoff-Elgin High School kicks-off ladies football
Women have a chance to stitch up and set out on the gridiron.
Police search for burglary suspect
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is asking for your help.
Giving Some Lexington Women A Safer Place To Live
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-Volunteers are making sure women in need in the midlands have a more comfortable place to live. SCE&G, and the *Governor's Office Of Economic Opportunity*.... pitched in to make *Samaritan's Well* in Lexington safer and more energy efficient.
Charleston quickly overtaking Columbia as SC's largest city
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Rapid growth in Charleston means that Columbia is in danger of losing its place as the largest city in South Carolina.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty Against Mom in Toddler Death
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors in South Carolina want to seek the death penalty against a Hartsville woman charged with killing her 21-month-old daughter in 2013.
Suspect in Deputy Shooting Shot, Killed After Standoff
The man suspected of shooting a Berkeley County deputy is dead.
SC legislators expect to pass domestic violence compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature appears poised to pass a bill aimed at stemming South Carolina's persistently high rates of domestic violence, following weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the House and Senate.
CPD and CFD Compete in Boots and Badges Blood Drive
It's a bloody challenge that pits the Columbia Police Department against the Columbia Fire Department.
Last day of Richland-One pre-k registration
Richland-One is having its final spring pre-kindergarten registration.
Applications available for Citizen's Advisory Council
The City of Columbia wants you to be involved.
CFD determines cause of warehouse fire
The Columbia Fire Department has determined the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a warehouse in the downtown area.
Ex-SC State board chairman sentenced to 5 years in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former board chairman of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a kickback and corruption scheme.
