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Starbucks offers free reusable straws
Fast food establishments are ramping up their efforts to be more sustainable.
Sam's Club raising cost for free shipping
Sam’s Club shoppers will soon have to spend more money to get free shipping, delivery and curbside pick-up.
Crews extinguish fire at mall demolition site
Columbia-Richland Fire Department says the fire on Forest Drive has been extinguished and there were no reported injuries.
Cayce Police Department hosts school supply drive
Back-to-school shopping is right around the corner and the Cayce Police Department is helping students get ready for the new school year.
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators searching for two accused of stealing from pawn shop
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for two people who broke into a local pawn shop last month, said the sheriff's office.
Lexington Police: Roadway reopens after collision involving power pole
Lexington Police say Gibson Road has reopened and a new pole is installed.
KCSO: Woman arrested, charged after trespassing
A woman was arrested by Kershaw County deputies and charged with burglary, larceny, and trespassing, says KCSO.
Richland Library Friends and Foundation to host 2024 Summer book sale
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a 2024 Summer Book Sale.
FCSO: Man arrested for drug-related charges
Sheriff Will Montgomery announces the arrest of a man for drug-related charges.
Lexington Police asking for public's help identifying three alleged Target shoplifters
Lexington Police are requesting the public's help identifying three alleged shoplifters who took items from a Target, say officers.
Inmate found unresponsive at Alvin S. Glenn
An inmate at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was found unresponsive in his cell on Tuesday night, according to county officials.
Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week
Nikki Haley is releasing the delegates she won during this year's Republican primary so that they're free to support Donald Trump at next week's convention, a move that goes toward solidifying GOP support around the party's presumptive nominee.
Deputies investigating after 2 found dead, 1 taken to hospital Tuesday night
Richland County deputies are investigating after two people are found dead and another was taken to a hospital, said deputies.
Woodland Terrace teen murder suspect extradited to Columbia
Columbia police have extradited a teenage suspect connected to a murder at the Woodland Terrace Apartments on July 4.
KOALA PRIDE: Columbia College adds two new athletic programs for upcoming school year
The Godbold Center, where the Koalas will play and cheer, is undergoing a renovation to add a new court, stands and weight room.
Richland One approves increases for teachers, staff
Richland One votes unanimously to approve a measure increasing the salary for educators and other staff in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Exclusive: A year after near deadly crash Bekah Smith gets candid
An ABC Columbia News Exclusive: We have a feel good update a year in the making.
Lexington County deputies investigating death after body found in pond
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death after a body was found in a pond, says the department.
Abused cat found with face covered in glue on road to recovery
Found near the Spring Lake Apartments on Garners Ferry Road, the cat, whom Schafer has affectionately named Emmie, had her eyes, nose, and mouth glued shut.
Local Living: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
In today’s look at Local Living, you can learn something new and donate to a good cause at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Attorney General joins 26-state coalition supporting religious liberty
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 26 states to file a brief opposing the Hillsborough County Transit Authority’s no-religious-speech advertising policy before the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, July 5.
Richland County Coroner releases name of victim killed during 4th of July shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of the teen that was killed in a shooting at Woodland Terrace Apartments on Thursday, July 4.
Richland County coroner identifies victim of fatal Garner’s Crossing Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the man that was killed in a shooting at Garner’s Crossing Apartments on Thursday, July 4, says the coroner's office.
2 men, 1 woman arrested in connection with drugs
Lexington County narcotics agents and the SC Dept of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services agents have arrested two men and one woman last month for drugs after a probation check-in, said LCSD.
