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RCSD searching for man accused of breaking into home

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home and stealing items, says the sheriff's dept.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

SCDPH confirms season’s first pediatric flu-related death in SC

SCDPH says the first pediatric flu-related death of the season has happened.

Newberry County Rescue, EMS evaluate missing person found behind Waffle House

Newberry Co. deputies alongside SLED, and SCHP were searching for a missing person behind Waffle House on SC 34, according to the sheriff's office.

Free Fridays returns at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is announcing that Free Fridays have returned.

Dominion Energy Employees Volunteer To Pack Bags Of Food

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.

Lexington Police requesting public help identifying alleged shoplifter

Lexington Police are requesting public help identifying an alleged shoplifter accused of taking items from a store.

Driver charged after hitting deputy in patrol vehicle

RCSD says a deputy was in his patrol car when he was hit by another driver while working extra duty at a road construction site.

CDC lowers recommendations for childhood vaccines

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for childhood vaccines-- dropping the number of recommendations from 17 to 11.

SCDPH: Alarming rise in SC flu deaths

A troubling trend is emerging as the state moves through the peak of this year’s Flu season.

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Woman arrested after disturbance at grocery store, accused of urinating in store

RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a 35-year-old woman was arrested after causing a disturbance at a grocery store over the weekend.

RCSD requesting help identifying Alcott Drive shooting suspects

Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting public help in connection with a Alcott Drive shooting that happened over the weekend.

Juvenile found safe, say Lexington Co. deputies

Lexington Co. deputies say Mackenzie Dalton has been located in Lexington County, and she is safe.

Columbia Police continue to investigate 2019 murder

Columbia Police continue to investigate a murder from 2019.

City of Columbia held swearing-in ceremony

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and three city council members were sworn in at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Monday night, Jan. 5.

DPH measles investigation identifies public exposures at three locations

The SCDPH has identified three public exposes of measles as part of an ongoing investigation into the current Upstate outbreak, say officials.

Lexington woman faces charges after deputies remove 100 animals from two properties

A Lexington woman faces charges after deputies say 100 animals were removed from two properties.

Richland Co. coroner identifies person dead after DUI crash

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal DUI crash that happened on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Pedestrian killed after Sunday night collision

The SC Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Sumter last night.

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Sumter Co. coroner identifies person who died after stabbing

Sumter County Coroner Robert Baker has identified a 45-year-old after he died at a hospital.

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.