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Irmo woman arrested for unlawful conduct toward a child

An Irmo woman has been arrested for unlawful conduct toward a child, says Irmo Police.

2 men wanted for unrelated vehicle thefts in the City of Sumter

Sumter Police say warrants have been issued for two men suspected in unrelated vehicle thefts in the City of Sumter.

Sen. Tim Scott declines to answer if he will accept 2024 presidential election results

Predicting a Donald Trump victory in November, Sen. Tim Scott declined to answer if he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election during an interview on Sunday.

South Carolina gas prices rise despite national average dropping: Gasbuddy

Average gas prices in South Carolina have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, with a statewide average of $3.27 per gallon Monday, according to Gasbuddy's survey of 3,028 gas stations in the Palmetto State.

Richland County Womens Safety Class Flyer

Councilwoman wants women to learn to protect themselves with safety class

Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron is encouraging women to learn tools to protect themselves with a safety class.

Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?

A church volunteer stood at an apartment door, beckoning inside a Congolese family for their first look at where they would live in America.

Accessibility Morning returns to state museum on May 11

Accessibility Morning at the South Carolina State Museum is returning.

Newberry County coroner identifies victim of domestic violence related incident

Newberry County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting incident involving a family dispute, says the coroner's office.

SCDOT to temporarily close Old Jollystreet Road in Newberry County to perform bridge work

Beginning on Saturday, May 13, Old Jollystreet Road will be temporarily closed, says SCOT.

Police searching for alleged Best Buy shoplifter

The Lexington Police Department is searching for alleged Best Buy shoplifter, says police.

Bitty & Beau's opens new coffee shop in the Vista to help employ those with disabilities

There's a new place for coffee lovers and it's bringing more than just java to the Midlands. Bitty & Beau’s coffee held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in the Vista

Melrose Art in the Yard set for Sunday

The historic Melrose Art in the Yard will welcome artists Sunday to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood

This week: SC Lawmakers are set to end this years legislative session at State House

This week lawmakers are set to end this years legislative session at the State House. Lawmakers will be pushing bills to the finish line.

Coroner identifies 3 year old who Richland County Deputies say was found dead inside hot car

The Richland County Coroner has identified a child, that deputies say, was found dead inside a hot car on Friday

College campuses tighten security amidst graduation ceremonies

After more than two weeks of unrest on college campuses across the country many universities began holding graduation ceremonies with heightened security.

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CPD gets ready to help residents 'Fan the Heat'

The summer has not officially started, but the summer heat is already starting to creep in and CPD is asking you to help

Richland One, Columbia Branch of the NAACP to hold free housing clinics

Richland One and the Columbia Branch of the NAACP are holding a free housing clinic for families who are financially struggling or facing problems with their homes.