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Rabid bat confirmed in Lexington County; 1 person and 1 pet exposed

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed that a bat found in West Columbia has tested positive for rabies.

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

It's Tax Day on Wednesday.

Richland Co. deputies searching for man last seen on Wednesday morning

Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man last seen Wednesday morning, says the sheriff's dept.

SCHP:Pedestrian dies after being struck by van

Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol say a pedestrian died after being struck by a van early Tuesday morning (April 14).

Former trooper charged with assault and battery

Investigators with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say a former state trooper is charged with assault and battery.

Subcommittee holds public hearing on total abortion ban bill

Should it pass, the bill would eliminate existing exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies -- as well as criminalize women who have an abortion and their healthcare provider.

Local Living: United Way Volunteer Week

People across the state celebrate Advocacy Day at State House

Tuesday morning (April 14) people from across the state came to Columbia to celebrate Advocacy Day at the State House.

Son convicted in fatal shooting of man at his mother's house

A Richland County jury convicted a man for murder connected to a 2021 shooting that happened at his mother's house, says the Solicitor's Office.

Deputies: Man accused of following girl to restaurant bathroom, assaulting her

Richland Co. deputies say a man is accused of following a girl into a restaurant bathroom and sexually assaulting her.

Twins taken into custody in connection with shooting that injured 7-year-old

Twin brothers were arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 7-year-old girl injured, says Fairfield Co. deputies.

Four units left impacted by early Tuesday morning fire

Second shift crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department controlled an early morning Tuesday fire, says the fire dept.

Columbia Police investigating suspicious death, victim identified

Investigators say a body was found Monday afternoon on Howell Court near Farrow Road.

Kershaw County "Screw Bandit" sentenced in relation to road incident

A man Kershaw County deputies dubbed as “The Screw Bandit” has been sentenced.

Lexington County people arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two people have been arrested on 9 charges in total.

Dutch Fork firefighters battle multiple fires

Firefighters in Dutch Fork had a busy day Sunday, April 12.

SC troopers seek car involved in hit-and-run

SC troopers with the SC Highway Patrol say they are looking for a car involved in a hit-and-run.

Man faces 125 charges in nearly $1.4 million auto loan scam

The State Attorney General's Office says one man faces 125 charges in a more than one million dollar auto loan scam.

Oliver Gospel's new "Hope Center" on Taylor St. accepting clothing for men, women, and children

"This site gives us another touch point to impact the community, and when you're dropping off clothing here, you're not just stepping into 1114 Taylor Street, right? You're truly stepping into someone's life transformation," says Latson.