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Police: 2 explosive devices from 1950s found in Forest Acres shed

Forest Acres Police say two potential explosive devices were found inside of a shed on Sunday.

Rosewood Crawfish Festival celebrates 18 years of cajun delights

If you love seafood, more specifically if you love crawfish then this is the festival for you!

First Sunday returns to the State Museum

First Sunday sponsored by the BlueCross BlueShield is returning to South Carolina State Museum!

Gas prices show slight decline in South Carolina: Gasbuddy report

Average gas prices in South Carolina have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week. The average price for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is $3.21, according to Gasbuddy's survey of 3,028 gas stations in the state.

City of Columbia Touch-A-Truck event back at Soda City

Various City of Columbia departments are joining together to hold a Touch-A-Truck event at Soda City Market.

DHEC encourages precautionary measures during South Carolina Heat Safety Week

As temperatures around the Palmetto state continue to rise, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents to take precautionary measures.

Newberry man found guilty of human trafficking sentenced to 40 years

A Newberry man found guilty of human trafficking has been sentenced in a federal court on Thursday to human trafficking conspiracy, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and witness tampering, said the Justice Department.

Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot continues to climb

For tonight's drawing South Carolina's Palmetto Cash 5 has climbed to $500,000.

City hosting food truck & friends event

The City of Columbia is hosting a Food Truck & Friends event that welcomes Toms Creek Mobile Market and Columbia Animal Services.

Lexington County deputies requesting public's help with Sunday morning bar shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help after a Sunday morning shooting at a bar, said the department.

One juvenile shot and two bit by K9s after chase in Richland County

An investigation is underway after deputies were involved in a shooting that resulted in one juvenile shot and two others being bit by canines, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL RANKED #1 IN THE MIDLANDS

THE U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT REVEALED ITS LIST OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE MIDLANDS FOR 2024 AFTER ALSO REVEALING ITS BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE STATE. SPRING HILL HIGH…

Additional details released in shooting of Claflin administrator

We have learned a few new details surrounding a shooting that injured the Vice President for Student Development and Services at Claflin University

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates 50th anniversary alongside governor

The zoo houses species of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The zoo's CEO says that most popular exhibit is usually the sea lions.

Man wanted on multiple drug charges arrested during traffic stop

Narcotics agents with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested a man they say was wanted for multiple drug charges.

“Wheel of Fortune”, “Jeopardy!” programming change due to NFL Draft

This week’s "Wheel of Fortune" episode and "Jeopardy!" episode will air on on different channels due to NFL Draft.

SCDOT honors workers killed on highways at annual ceremony

"What I will tell you is, for 29, David lived. He lived a beautiful life for a young man, and I try to bank on the way he lived his life and not the way he left," Jodi says.