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Newberry County coroner identifies victim of domestic violence related incident

Newberry County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting incident involving a family dispute, says the coroner's office.

SCDOT to temporarily close Old Jollystreet Road in Newberry County to perform bridge work

Beginning on Saturday, May 13, Old Jollystreet Road will be temporarily closed, says SCOT.

Police searching for alleged Best Buy shoplifter

The Lexington Police Department is searching for alleged Best Buy shoplifter, says police.

Bitty & Beau's opens new coffee shop in the Vista to help employ those with disabilities

There's a new place for coffee lovers and it's bringing more than just java to the Midlands. Bitty & Beau’s coffee held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in the Vista

Melrose Art in the Yard set for Sunday

The historic Melrose Art in the Yard will welcome artists Sunday to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood

This week: SC Lawmakers are set to end this years legislative session at State House

This week lawmakers are set to end this years legislative session at the State House. Lawmakers will be pushing bills to the finish line.

Coroner identifies 3 year old who Richland County Deputies say was found dead inside hot car

The Richland County Coroner has identified a child, that deputies say, was found dead inside a hot car on Friday

College campuses tighten security amidst graduation ceremonies

After more than two weeks of unrest on college campuses across the country many universities began holding graduation ceremonies with heightened security.

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CPD gets ready to help residents 'Fan the Heat'

The summer has not officially started, but the summer heat is already starting to creep in and CPD is asking you to help

Richland One, Columbia Branch of the NAACP to hold free housing clinics

Richland One and the Columbia Branch of the NAACP are holding a free housing clinic for families who are financially struggling or facing problems with their homes.

3 arrested in connection with shooting at Orangeburg County after-prom party

Three people have been arrested in Orangeburg County in connection to a shooting at an after-prom party last weekend.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: City of Columbia’s Touch-A-Truck, May The Fourth Be With You 5k, Black culinary traditions, Rosewood Crawfish Festival

Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands to enjoy!

Deputies: 3-year old dies in hot car

Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a 3-year old child died inside a hot car.

Fairfield County Library holding used book sale

The Fairfield County Library is having a used book sale this month.

Lexington Police need help identifying two alleged Best Buy shoplifters

The Lexington Police Department needs to identify two alleged shoplifters who were involved in an incident at Best Buy on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.

2024 Fireflies Kids Club Membership now on sale

The Columbia Fireflies announced that 2024 Kids Club Memberships are now available for purchase.

South Carolina's Election Commission highlights crucial dates for June primaries

As the June primaries and runoffs inch closer in South Carolina, the state's Election Commission highlighted key dates for voters to remember.

Man found dead in cell at Lee Correctional Institution

A Lee Correctional inmate who murdered his pregnant fiancee was found dead in his cell Tuesday.

President Joe Biden and Rep. Jim Clyburn

President Biden announces 2024 Medal of Freedom honorees including Congressman Clyburn

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced this year's recipients for the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Americans, including South Carolina Representative James Clyburn, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and former Vice President Al Gore.