Columbia Police asking for public's help identifying hit-and-run driver
Columbia Police is asking for the public's help identifying and locating a hit-and-run driver.
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All lanes back open after car & semi-truck collision on Augusta Rd.
Lexington Police say all lanes are back open on Augusta Road at Carlen Avenue after a vehicle and semi-truck collided this morning.
CPD: Wreck knocks down utility pole on Leesburg Road this morning
Columbia Police say no one is injured after a vehicle hit a utility pole, knocking it down on Leesburg Road this morning.
UPDATE: Missing 12 year old boy found safe in Orangeburg Co.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a 12 year old boy who was declared missing has been found safe.
City of Columbia releases Gamecock parade road closures
City of Columbia releases a list of street closures going into effect for the Gamecock Women's Basketball Victory Parade
Lottery winner using winnings to fix up home, help out family
A Midlands man’s list of projects to do around his house has gotten a lot smaller thanks to his lottery win.
SC attorney general observes 13th annual Children's Advocacy Center Day
Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking lawmakers for more funding for these organizations and programs.
South Carolina's top officer not releasing details on 2012 hack that stole millions of tax returns
Twelve years after a hacker stole personal data from more than 3.6 million people in South Carolina by obtaining Social Security numbers and credit card information from tax returns, the state's top police officer said Wednesday he thought he knew who did it but wasn't ready to name anyone.
Prisma Health receives grant for violence intervention program
With a new grant, Prisma Health Richland will be able to better serve victims of violence.
Five firefighters who died while serving honored during special ceremony
Held by the SC Fire Service, the ceremony remembered the lives of Irmo Firefighter James Muller, Summerville Fire and Rescue Captain Kenneth Sott, and Aiken Public Safety Officer Kevin Simmons.
Local Living: Spring Carnival, Kinetic Derby Day, Pathways to Healing’s Walk a Mile in Our Shoes
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to enjoy!
FCC set to make cuts to internet subsidy program
Millions of low income Americans could soon loose most of their government benefit for high speed internet.
DHEC offering free HIV, STD testing at public health departments
To spread awareness for STD Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, DHEC is offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at most public health departments on Thursday, April 11.
3 arrested in Sumter County for grand larceny after stealing vehicle
The people have been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle, says deputies.
Orangeburg man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for firearm charges
A Orangeburg man was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being in possession of stolen firearms, said the Department of Justice.
Road reopens after power lines block traffic, officers say
The Columbia Police Department says Garners Ferry between the Shoppes at Woodhill and Rosewood Drive has reopened after power lines in the area blocked the roadway.
Former SCDJJ employees accused of having inappropriate relationships with youth
Two former SCDJJ Juvenile Correctional Officers were arrested for misconduct in office, says SCDJJ.
Former SCDJJ employee accused of providing vape pen to youth
A Former SCDJJ employee has been arrested for providing vape pen to youth, says DJJ.
Midlands woman turns $100 lottery win into $300,000
A Midlands woman won $100 on a scratch-off ticket and turned it into $300,000, say SC Lottery officials.
Unpaid parking fees is climbing up in Columbia
The number of unpaid parking fees in Columbia is climbing as parking services are turning to new ways to encourage offenders to settle up.
Coroner identifies woman stabbed on Abelia Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of the woman who was stabbed and killed on Abelia Road.
Richland County deputies searching for man wanted for domestic violence, attempted murder
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with domestic violence, said the department.
Inmate taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a stabbing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Germany's Great Bavarian Circus at the SC State Fairgrounds!
Get ready for traditional German fun at the state fairgrounds! Europe's oldest family circus made their way to the Midlands for their first ever U.S. tour!
Unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $1 Million dollars is about to expire
Officials with the South Carolina Education Lottery say a Powerball ticket worth one million dollars purchased in the Midlands is about to expire this week
