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.
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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.
RCSD: Deputies arrest juvenile on several charges
Richland County deputies have arrested a juvenile on several charges.
Gov. McMaster announces SC team to join Texas flood response
McMaster says he has deployed South Carolina Task Force One officers and K9s who will aid in the search for victims and survivors.
SCDPH launches mobile health units to extend care across South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health says they have a new tool to reach more people in South Carolina.
Local Living: Toucan Tuesdays
Local Living: Give back to others while enjoying the zoo!
Irmo firefighters rescue dogs from Woodstream Road home fire
Crews with the Irmo Fire District were able to save two dogs from a Monday afternoon house fire, said officials.
SCDOT conducts shoulder, lane closure on I-95 Northbound in Sumter County for maintenance
SCDOT is conducting a temporary shoulder and single lane closure on I-95 northbound at mile marker 138 on Tuesday, July 8, said officials.
Trump administration withholds millions in funding for South Carolina schools
The Trump administration is withholding millions in funding that South Carolina schools were supposed to receive on July 1.
$292,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot ticket sold in Columbia
Lottery players check your tickets because someone has won South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot, say officials.
Richland County coroner identifies person after fatal gas station shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the person who died after a fatal Wednesday shooting, said the coroner's office.
Chase leads to arrest & seizure of drugs & guns in Swansea
Police say a chase with law enforcement led to an arrest and the seizure of drugs & guns in Swansea last month.
Local Living: SC Youth Challenge Academy
Local Living: SC Youth Challenge Academy
Deputies: Woman stopped for DUI in U-Haul, carrying bag of cocaine
Investigators say they initially responded to complaints of Shamonique Favor driving a U-Haul truck recklessly almost hitting people including children.
