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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.

SC Army National guard conducting routine daytime training

If you hear loud noises this weekend don’t worry.

New SC state credit union building

A new state of the art building was dedicated today in Columbia.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival, Justin Timberlake coming to Columbia, Pups and Pints Adoption event

Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy during this Springtime!

SCDOT: I-26 Eastbound open as bridge rehabilitation completed early

ccording to the South Carolina Department of Transportation lane closures on Interstate 26 eastbound have been lifted.

National Average Gas Prices Week Of April 18, 2024

Gas prices in Columbia still on the rise

Gas Prices in Columbia are still on the rise.

River Bluff High student awarded scholarship, internship from Amazon

A River Bluff High School student is a recipient of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.

Person taken to hospital after Lakeside Avenue shooting incident

One person was taken to a local hospital after a shooting incident in the 100 block of Lakeside Avenue on Friday afternoon, says RCSD.

Claflin University Student Development and Services VP injured in shooting incident while driving home, school says

According to Claflin University, the Vice President for Student Development and Services was injured after a shooting incident on Wednesday night.

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid.

City of Columbia Public Works hosting free compost giveaway

The City of Columbia Public Works is hosting a free compost giveaway on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City Compost Site, 121 Humane Lane.

1 killed following early morning Thursday house fire

Columbia-Richland Firefighters say one person was killed in a house fire on Thursday.

Lexington High student receives scholarship, internship offer from Amazon to pursue undergraduate degree

A Lexington High student has received a scholarship and internship offer from Amazon to pursue an undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

2 arrested in connection with attempted armed robbery of postal carrier

Kershaw County deputies responded to the Cleveland School Road area of Camden after the attempted armed robbery of a postal carrier on Tuesday, says the KCSO.

RCSD: Midlands teen found safe

Richland County deputies say the teen has been found.

Kershaw Co. deputies arrest trio after stolen car chase

Just before 5pm Thursday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office took three people into custody after they say the trio was spotted a stolen Dodge Charger on Highway 601 in Lugoff.