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Man arrested after barricading himself inside a home with gun, say deputies

In Saluda County, a man who deputies say barricaded himself inside a home with a gun has been arrested.

Woman arrested for kidnapping in connection with missing 3-year-old, child found safe

Richland County deputies say they have arrested a woman accused in the kidnapping of a three-year-old boy.

Gadsden Street traffic closed as crews work to repair cut natural gas line

The Richland-Columbia Fire Department says traffic is closed on Gadsden Street in Columbia between Richland Street and Laurel Street as Dominion Energy crews work.

1-year-old recovering after shooting incident in Kershaw County, say deputies

A 1-year-old child is recovering after a shooting incident in Kershaw County, say deputies.

West Columbia Riverwalk Moffatt Street entrance to open

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park Moffatt Street Entrance will soon be open to the public, said officials.

Lexington PD requesting public's help finding person accused of stealing tools from Industrial Boulevard business

The Lexington PD is requesting the public's help finding person accused of stealing tools from an Industrial Boulevard business, said officers.

Former daycare worker sentenced to prison in daycare abuse case

A former daycare worker has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after her conviction on charges of child physical abuse.

Delta lashes out at Crowdstrike

Delta is firing back at Crowdstrike over the tech outage that led to a massive service meltdown and stranded thousands of passengers.

Gas down slightly due to Tropical Storm Debby

With the threat of Debby waning, AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of gasoline dipped 3 cents since last week to 3.45 a gallon.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Girl Scouts of South Carolina to honor women of distinction

Local Living: The Girl Scouts of South Carolina will honor women of distinction.

Body found near Food Lion in Richland County deemed accidental

Columbia Police has given an update on last week's suspicious death investigation at the 5100 block of Fairfield Road.

Suspect Charged Following Officer Involved Shooting At Hospital

SLED charges Richland County man with unlawful carrying of a pistol

A Midlands man is being charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol, according to SLED.

Irmo PD rescue kittens from car's bumper

Another group of cats were a little more fortunate.

SCSO: Teenagers kill turkeys, vandalize land

According to Sumter County deputies, three teens are accused of killing turkeys and vandalizing a land.

American Idol auditions coming to South Carolina

American Idol is going across the country in search of new talent to star in its 23rd season.

Man, woman to receive additional charges in connection with Sunday morning Sumter County shooting

Two people arrested in connection with a Sunday morning shooting are facing additional charges, according to Sumter County deputies.

MeTV restored after Tropical Storm Debby

UPDATE: MeTV has been restored.

Olympia Neighborhood Park closed for electrical improvements

Richland County says Olympia Neighborhood Park is undergoing a 2-week closure for electrical improvements.

LPD: Harmon Street collision happens after driver experiences medical emergency

All lanes of East Main Street/US-1 at Harmon Street have reopened, says Lexington Police.

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6 year old dies after being "accidentally" shot by another child

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a 6 year old has died after investigators say she was accidentally shot by another child inside of the home.

3 year old abandoned during Anderson County car theft

A man is behind bars after authorities say the suspect is accused of stealing a car with a 3 year old inside.

"Better safe than sorry" -- local superintendent discusses decision to cancel 1st day of school

Dr. Akil Ross, the Superintendent of Lexington-Richland School District Five, whose district's 1st day was supposed to be Thursday, explains the decision making process.