Newborn Left at Area Hospital
State officials say a mother took advantage of Daniel's Law by leaving her newborn baby with hospital staff.
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Richland County Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Assault
Columbia, SC (Richland County Sheriff's Department)-An incident involving an off duty deputy sheriff and a female patron of a restaurant has resulted in the arrest of that officer.
Traveling exhibit shows 50 years of civil rights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A traveling exhibit scheduled to open in Columbia is part of a remembrance being held in seven southern cities to recount their roles in the civil rights struggle 50 years ago. The exhibit, "50 Years Forward,"…
SC investment board to take up bullying report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The board that invests pension money for South Carolina workers is calling a special meeting to deal with bullying. The Retirement System Investment Commission is meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Columbia to discuss a…
Bamberg school bus catches on fire; no injuries
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/17tDP5I ) that the bus began burning at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. District Superintendent…
Suspect Wanted in Dog Theft
Lexington County Deputies are looking for a suspect they say may have been involved in the theft of a dog from an area animal shelter.
Dog Theft In Lexington, Search For Suspect Continues
Lexington, SC (Lexington County Sheriffs Department)-Deputies are searching for a girl, who is accused of taking a dog from a West Columbia animal adoption center.
Bamberg School Bus Catches on Fire
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire.
Crash Ties up Traffic on I-20
We have a traffic alert to pass along to you.
Columbia walking to prevent domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Columbia is putting on a walk to raise awareness of the need to prevent domestic violence. South Carolina's capital city is scheduled to host the 7th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence at Finlay Park…
Richland County discussing neighborhood planning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County officials scheduled to host a meeting about neighborhood planning. The county is putting on its 9th annual Neighborhood Planning Conference on Saturday. The event features fair housing, matching grant successes, community gardening and dealing…
Myrtle Beach body is unidentified after 5 months
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Police are pretty certain the well-kept middle-aged woman with the dolphin tattoo on her leg came to Myrtle Beach to die, but they can't figure out who she is. Authorities say she was found…
SC NAACP leader's trial scheduled for December
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The trial for the leader of the South Carolina NAACP on a misdemeanor charge is now scheduled for Dec. 9 Lonnie Randolph's attorney said Municipal Court Judge Steedley Bogan set the court date Friday. The trial…
Teen shot by stray bullet in Columbia bar district
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say an 18-year-old woman shot in Columbia's bar and entertainment district was an innocent bystander. Investigators said 20-year-old Michael Juan Smith was arrested shortly after the shooting around 2:30 a.m. Sunday and was charged with…
SC woman sets up showers for military moms-to-be
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A South Carolina Army wife is holding baby showers to honor pregnant women whose husbands are deployed. Melissa Revel says the idea came to her this year when she was pregnant with her third…
SC bikers helping fight pediatric brain tumors
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A motorcycle ride is happening in the Midlands this weekend to raise awareness about childhood cancer. The Midlands Ride For Kids is happening on Sunday. The event starts at Lexington High School is part…
Gas Prices at Lowest Point this Year
You'll find relief at the pump where prices are below $3.00 a gallon in many areas across the Midlands.
Trespassing Suspect Wanted
Richland County Sheriff's are asking for the public's help identifyinng a man accused of trespassing.
Dating Website Alleged Rapist Arrested
Richland County believe they have their man and say he was using a social dating website to find his victims before attacking.
SC 277 north ramp on I-20 east closes for repairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A major highway intersection in Columbia will be closed occasionally this week for repairs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will closed the ramp to get on state Highway 277 north from Interstate 20…
Jogger Struck and Killed Identified
Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts has relelased the identity of the man whho was strucka nd killed while out for a jog Friday night.
Applications due for DHEC leadership forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control is holding a series of leadership meetings. In partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, DHEC is holding a total of four two-day forums in December, January, March and April.…
Newberry woman convicted of killing boyfriend
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A 35-year-old Newberry woman has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of her longtime boyfriend. Prosecutors said a jury deliberated about five hours before convicting Mandy Smith early Saturday. Smith faces…
Gov. Haley wants list of state-owned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is asking her Cabinet agencies for a list of every building they own. At her Cabinet meeting Monday, Haley signed an executive order demanding the list by Dec. 15. She says…
Columbia strip mall fire intentionally set
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Investigators say a fire at a Columbia strip mall that did $1 million of damage to several businesses was intentionally set. The Richland County Fire Marshal's office said the blaze started around 12:30 a.m.…
