SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
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Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies person dead after vehicle vs. bicycle collision
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has released the name of the person who dead after a motor vehicle vs bicycle collision, say the coroner's office.
Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office hosts Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Friday morning, May 15, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.
Town of Irmo to hold public meeting with apartment developer
The Town of Irmo's Planning Commission invites all residents to a public Q&A session regarding the proposed Shady Grove Apartment complex.
CRFD crews respond to shed fire
CRFD says first shift crews in Battalion 2 were called out to Hertford Drive Friday morning after fire tore through a shed.
RCSD: Missing man with dementia believed to be in danger
Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for an elderly man with dementia believed to be in danger.
Bicyclist struck & killed in overnight collision on Cannon Bridge Road
Highway Patrol says a bicyclist was struck and killed in an overnight collision Friday on Cannon Bridge Road near Riley Road.
Governor issues executive order calling Lawmakers back for Special Session Friday
Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order
New statewide media campaign targets Gen-Z mental health
May is Mental Health Month and a newly released statewide media campaign is targeting Gen-Z audiences with a message that your Brain is a Jerk campaign.
Attorneys react to Murdaugh retrial
"Well obviously they'll be a change of venue, we'll be doing it in another county. And obviously everybody has heard about it, read about it. I'm not sure I'd want a juror who was so unaware of what's going on around them who hadn't heard something about it," says Harpootlian.
Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor's desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor's desk to become law.
Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House
Thursday, May 14, 2026, was Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House.
Gov. McMaster calls for General Assembly to discuss congressional maps redistricting
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-09 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session.
Advocates call on governor to keep state's congressional map in tact
With the Senate voting not to take up redistricting earlier this week, some Republicans are calling for Governor Henry McMaster to call lawmakers back to Columbia to take up the issue.
Iran conflict continues to drive up prices at the pump
The conflict with Iran continues to drive up prices at the pump.
Lexington Co. deputies searching for 15-year-old to make sure he is safe
Lexington Co. deputies are searching for a 15-year-old to make sure he is safe.
Continuing Coverage: Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh for murder of wife and son
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturning Murdaugh's double murder conviction and life sentence for the killings of his wife and son. ordering a new trial.
RCSD deputies searching for missing vulnerable adult
Richland County deputies are searching for a vulnerable adult last seen on Tuesday, said RCSD.
From slavery to the State House -- Lawmakers break ground on Robert Smalls Monument
"For far too long, the contributions of Black South Carolinians were overlooked, minimized, or left out entirely from the public spaces of power in this state. But not today," says Senator Margie Bright Matthews.
Local Living: Friday Night Smackdown coming to Soda City
Local Living: Pro Wrester Trick Williams stopped by the studio to speak with ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan.
Annual Lexington Law Enforcement Memorial Service honors those killed in the line of duty
The annual Lexington Law Enforcement Memorial Service took place at Lexington Square Park.
RCSD deputies investigating after second shooting by a security guard at nightclub
Deputies are investigating after a second shooting by a security guard at a nightclub took place early Wednesday morning, says RCSD.
Westwood HS placed on secure status following phone call
Westwood High School was placed on secure status Wednesday afternoon.
SC Supreme Court ruled Alex Murdaugh is eligible for a new trial
On Wednesday, The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Alex Murdaugh is eligible for a new trial.
RCSD: Missing man with dementia found safe
Richland County deputies says missing man with dementia found safe.
