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CPD's Traffic Safety Unit arrest man in connection with September hit-and-run incident

Columbia Police's Traffic Safety Unit has arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run incident that happened in September, said officers.

ABC Exclusive with Dr. Oz

ABC Columbia's Doug Currin sat down for an exclusive interview with Dr. Oz.

RCSD: Fatal Bayfield Road shooting determined as justifiable homicide

Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 8100 block of Bayfield Rd.

Lexington County men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says three men has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges.

Richland County deputies searching for man wanted in connection with shoplifting

Richland County deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection with shoplifting, said RCSD.

Wright challenges Weaver for Superintendent as federal cuts threaten special education

"The reduction of force within the Office of Education means that there are no longer people in place to make sure that our children with disabilities receive fair treatment, support in their schools and classes, funding for related services like speech therapy, counseling, and technology, transition services to prepare them for life after high school, and rights guaranteed to them by the 'Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," says Wright.

Columbia Police: 48-year-old reported as missing found safe

Columbia Police say 48-year-old William Beason who was reported missing last month has been located safe.

Mayor Al Koon funeral held Tuesday

The late mayor of Chapin was laid to rest on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

10th anniversary of Columbia Homeless Court

Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Columbia Homeless Court.

Lexington County voters in District 88 to vote in primary

Voters in part of Lexington County still have time to vote in the primary to replace former State Representative RJ May.

SPD: Two men are charged after drugs found at Brand Street home

Two men are being charged after police say drugs, guns, and cash was found at a Brand Street home.

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Sumter County Drug Unit arrest man for multiple charges

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit has arrested a man on multiple drug-related charges, says the sheriff's dept.

SCDSS phone-system back up after Monday outage

The SC Department of Social Services says the SNAP/TANF Interview line and Abuse and Neglect reporting call centers are back up and operational on Tuesday.

Sumter Police searching for 16-year-old

Sumter Police are searching for a 16-year-old that was reported as missing late Monday evening, say police.

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Former Columbia Police officer charged with criminal sexual conduct, misconduct in office

A former Columbia Police officer is charged with criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office.

Early voting underway across SC, available weekdays through October 31st

Early voting centers will remain open on weekdays through October 31st -- from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting centers will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.