South Carolina early voting tops 1 million, almost doubles 2022 midterm early votes
There was record-breaking early voting totals across the Carolinas.
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CRFD 3rd shift crews control Sunday house fire
Third shift crews controlled a Sunday house fire on Killian Road, says Columbia-Richland Fire Dept.
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: What you need when voting in person, per the SC Election Commission
Your Voice, Your Vote: It is Election day in SC
What you need to know when heading to the Polls in SC
It is election day in South Carolina: What you need to know if you are heading to the polls to cast your ballot.
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
Pedestrian struck & killed by two vehicles on US-321 Monday
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after being struck by two vehicles Monday night on US-321 at Sharpe Road.
$3.65 a gallon average for gas in SC
AAA reports that the average cost for a gallon of gas stands at $3.65.
SLED investigating Irmo Police officer involved shooting
SLED is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday in Richland County, say law enforcement.
South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumbles
Six months ago, the South Carolina U.S. Senate race was expected to be another straightforward campaign for incumbent Lindsey Graham and his dominant Republican Party.
Local Living: ROTC Alumni Ball fundraiser
Local Living: ROTC Alumni Ball fundraiser
4 teens arrested in connection with fatal Pomaria shooting
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster says four teens have been arrested in connection with a Friday night fatal shooting in Pomaria.
Columbia-Richland Fire first shift crews control Monday afternoon high-rise fire
Columbia-Richland Fire first shift crews controlled a Monday afternoon high-rise fire in downtown Columbia, says CRFD.
SC Election Commission office evacuated Monday due to fire alarm
Monday afternoon, the office of the South Carolina Election Commission was evacuated due to a fire alarm.
Columbia Police investigating overnight shooting that left two males critically injured
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting in the 400 block of Bush River Road that left two adult males critically injured, say police.
Man arrested following fatal Friday night shooting
Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested following a fatal shooting that happened on Friday night.
Columbia man charged with domestic violence following early Friday morning shooting
Forest Acres Police say a Columbia man was charged with domestic violence following an early Friday morning shooting.
Missing Sumter man with dementia found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man with dementia reported missing on Saturday has been found safe.
Vote 2026 Coverage- Election Day is Tuesday
Vote 2026 Coverage- Election Day is Tuesday
Catch THE COMET for free to vote on Tuesday November 3
As Election Day nears, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is making it easier for residents to vote.
Teen arrested in connection with fatal apartment shooting
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) says a teenager has been arrested in connection with the isolated fatal shooting that happened earlier this month.
Prisma Health Children's Hospital held annual reverse trick-or-treat parade
Prisma Health Children's Hospital held its annual reverse trick-or-treat parade for the kids on every floor.
Trick-or-treating safety tips
With Halloween on Friday, October 30, local law enforcement are sharing some tips to keep your trick-or-treaters safe.
Lex-Rich School District Five broke ground on new Academy of Environmental Sciences
Lexington-Richland School District Five broke ground on the new Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences.
Local Living: Storybook Scramble
Local Living: Storybook Scramble
