Local News

Afternoon Shooting Injures Two

Columbia police are looking for a suspect or suspects after two people were shot Monday afternoon.

Tornado threat diminishing in the Midlands

The Tornado Watch for most of the Midlands has been lifted. The only counties now under a Tornado Watch are Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties until 10:00 p.m.

Explosive device found during litter pickup in SC

LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — State police have blown up an explosive device found during a volunteer cleanup day in a South Carolina community.

Deadly Hit and Run

Authorities say a man struck by a hit and run driver Saturday night has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Deadly Road Rage Incident

Authorities say a case of road rage has turned deadly for one Maryland man after he got out of his vehicle to confront the driver.

Reward Offered

A reward is being offered for information on a body found under a bridge in myrtle beach.

SC GOP chairman quits to take RNC job

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party has quit his post to take a job with the Republican National Committee.

Funerals set for 2 SC crime spree victims

MANNING, S.C. (AP) — Two women authorities say were killed during a Clarendon County man's crime spree are being laid to rest.

Newly Renovated Columbia Park Unveiled

If you are looking for a new place to hang out this summer you may want to check out the newly renovated Earlewood Park. Saturday residents enjoyed a new and improved location.

Murder Victims Laid to Rest

Two Claredon County women killed nearly two weeks ago were laid to rest Saturday afternoon. The man accused of killing them both remains behind bars.

Explosive Found

An explosive device found in Laurens County

Name released of woman who died in police custody

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a woman who died earlier this week of an apparent drug overdose while in Columbia police custody.

Music conductors hone their art at USC institute

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of music conductors from around the world are working to improve their baton techniques at the University of South Carolina.

SC baseball team offers free admission to military

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia Blowfish baseball team and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce are honoring the military with free tickets to a weekend game.

SC lawmakers meet to resolve budget differences

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A committee of South Carolina lawmakers has finished its first day of trying to iron out differences between House and Senate versions of the state's $6.3 billion budget, but they deferred decisions on most of the big money issues.