LCSD K9 Sam dies from heat-related illness following training session
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced the death of one of the department's K9 officers following a training session.
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Confederate flag removed from SC State House 10 years ago
Thursday, July 10, marks ten years since the confederate flag was removed from State House grounds.
New Pickleball courts open in Blythewood
The pickleball craze has found its way to Blythewood.
Prisma Health expanding robotic surgery
Prisma Health is expanding access to robotic-assisted surgery in all its hospitals across South Carolina.
Man sentenced to 15 years for drug charges
A man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy.
Local Living: Brew at the Zoo, Toucan Tuesdays, Pigskin Poets
Local Living: Events happening in the Midlands.
AG Wilson picks up three endorsements for governor, addresses criticism from Rep. Mace, CA Governor Newsom
At a press conference inside the Statehouse Thursday morning, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Saluda County Sheriff Josh Price, and Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey say they're endorsing Wilson.
Solar farm planned for Richland County
A new solar farm is coming to Richland County.
Metalworking supplier creating new jobs in Kershaw County
A metalworking supplier is investing 12 million dollars to create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County.
Former county First Steps executive director charged with fraud
Officials say Kimberly Jordan, used a credit card issued by First Steps for tens of thousands of dollars in personal expenses including a Jamaica vacation.
One killed in three-vehicle collision on Fish Hatchery Road in Lexington
Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a collision involving three vehicles Wednesday night on Fish Hatchery Rd.
MUSC donates AED's to RCSD
MUSC is helping the Richland County Sheriff's Department save lives.
SCDPH, BHDD move headquarters to Cayce
South Carolina's Department of Public Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities are on the move.
Local Living: Christmas in July with the South Carolina Ballet
Local Living: Christmas in July with the South Carolina Ballet
SCHP: Fatal collision under investigation
Highway patrol says a driver is dead following a collision in orangeburg Tuesday morning.
State leaders, grand jurors, fight use of cell phones by inmates to commit organized crime
Attorney General Alan Wilson highlighted three recent cases of organized crime rings, saying 90% of illegal activities orchestrated from behind bars would stop if state prisons could jam contraband cell phones.
Officer-Involved shooting reported in Saluda Co.
Investigators say no members of law enforcement were injured and the suspect is in custody.
Several deputies injured, patrol cars damaged during pursuit
A man was arrested after a pursuit that left several deputies injured, and patrol cars damaged, according to RCSD.
Man accused of shooting at officers in July 2023 pleads guilty, says Columbia Police
Columbia Police says a man accused of shooting at officers and the public in July 2023 has pleaded guilty.
Saluda Riverwalk to experience temporary water shutoff, restroom closure
City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department says Saluda Riverwalk will experience a temporary water service interruption on Tuesday, July 15.
Kinley Road reopens after cut natural gas line causing traffic to close down
Columbia-Richland Fire Department says Kinley Road has reopened to traffic between Shady Lane & Broad River Road after Wednesday morning’s gas line break.
Tax free weekend dates announced
If you're looking to save money on back-to-school shopping, the Department of Revenue announced the dates for tax free weekend.
SCDOT to temporarily close Sunny Plain Road bridge over I-26 for replacement in Calhoun County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close and detour the Sunny Plain Road bridge over I-26 in Calhoun County, said officials.
South Carolina records first measles case of 2025
The South Carolina Dept. of Health (SCDPH) on Wednesday announced an Upstate resident is the state's first confirmed case of the infection since September 2024.
UPDATE: RCSD says missing 10-year-old girl found safe
Richland County deputies say a 10-year-old girl who was last seen in June has been found safe.
