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SC Secretary of State recognizes charities in the state

When donating to charities during the holiday season, it is important to know that your money is going to the right place.

Lexington Police, Serve & Connect give back as Thanksgiving approaches

With Thanksgiving on the way, the Lexington Police Department and Serve and Connect are working to ensure everyone has a holiday meal.

Forest Drive closed to traffic after natural gas line cut

Columbia-Richland Fire Dept., says Forest Drive is closed in the area of Providence Street due to a cut natural gas line.

More than 200 CASH POP lottery tickets misprinted, refunds available

The South Carolina Education Lottery announced a printing error affecting more than 200 tickets for Mondays CASH POP drawing.

South Carolina's near-total abortion ban fails to advance out of subcommittee

The State Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee continued discussions about Senate Bill 323 – a proposed near-total abortion ban.

2nd person arrested in connection with Nearview Avenue homicide case

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a second person has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened on Nearview Avenue.

Sumter County deputies searching for woman wanted on multiple charges

Sumter County deputies are searching for a woman wanted on multiple charges, say law enforcement.

Johnson, Brown win Columbia City Council seats in runoff election

Four candidates were vying for two City of Columbia council seats with Incumbent Councilwoman Aditi Bussells facing off against challenger Sam Johnson for the At-large seat, and Incumbent Councilman Peter Brown going up against challenger Julie Lumpkin for the District 4 seat.

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

Tips to follow when doing holiday online shopping

Holiday sales are already underway and that means scammers are at work, trying to take advantage of shoppers with fake websites and phishing emails.

Holly Hill man charged after fatal October drive-by shooting

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Holly Hill man has been charged with the fatal October drive-by shooting that left one dead.

Local high school, rotary club spread peace on earth

The Spring Valley and Woodcreek Rotary Clubs are spreading peace on earth and goodwill toward men.

Lexington Police searching for a person accused of credit card fraud

Lexington Police are searching for a person accused of credit card fraud, say officers.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: B-A-M Book & Toy Drive

Local Living: Books-a-Million book & toy drive

SLED charges Clarendon County woman with lottery fraud

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging a 38-year-old woman with lottery fraud, say agents.

CPD's Special Victims Unit searching for woman who was reported as missing by caregivers

Columbia Police Dept. says Porter has been found safe.

B2K & Bow Wow coming to Columbia

R&B group B2K, and Rapper Bow Wow are reuniting for the “Boys 4 Life” tour, with its first stop in Columbia.

Group of South Carolina lawmakers look at the most restrictive abortion bill in the US

A bill that would allow judges to sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison and could restrict the use of IUDs and in vitro fertilization goes before a small group of South Carolina senators Tuesday.