Grandmother, 3-year-old grandson dead after Saturday house fire
A grandmother and her 3-year-old grandson died in a house fire on Saturday, says the Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office.
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USC students arrested during on-campus protest
Students charged during protest in support of Palestine
Camden Police requesting public's help identifying person with connection to several burglaries
The Camden Police Department is requesting the public's help identifying a person of interest in relation to several burglaries that have happened in the Camden area from November 2023 through April 2024.
RCSD investigators seeking help identifying individuals accused of string of burglaries
RCSD investigators say they are asking for the public's help finding individuals and information about a string of burglaries.
South Carolina Senate approves $15.4B budget after debate on bathrooms and conference switching
The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether universities can spend state money to move to another athletic conference.
CPD investigating early morning pedestrian hit-and-run
The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a hit-and-run incident after a man was found by a passerby in the early morning hours, say officers.
RCSD investigates string of burglaries at Village at Sandhills
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping someone in the community can help them identify two men caught on camera breaking into the Champ's sneaker store at The Village at Sandhills
CAE plans expansion projects as passenger load increases
This year, Columbia Metropolitan Airport expects to see 1.4 million passengers, surpassing even pre-pandemic numbers.
SC ranked 5th most foreclosures
South Carolina has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, according to ATTOM, A real estate data company.
Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street celebrates official grand opening
The new Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street is sure to get you percolating.
Columbia Animal Shelter spreading awareness during National Heartworm Awareness Month
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and Columbia Animal Shelter is spreading awareness in the community about disease prevention and treatment.
Local Living: Columbia Food and Wine Festival
Local Living: Columbia Food and Wine Festival
City of Columbia hosted annual career fair
The City of Columbia hosted a career fair on Wednesday.
Fairfield County man sentenced to federal prison for making threats
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening interstate communications.
Northbound lane of South Main Street between College, Pendleton Streets to close on weekdays
Starting on Thursday, April 25, the northbound lane of South Main Street will be closed from College Street to Pendleton Street on weekdays through May 17, says SCDOT.
Serve & Connect holding celebration for new community center
Serve & Connect is holding a block party in celebration of its new community center.
Lexington District 2 bookkeeper accused of shoving elementary student into wall
A Lexington District Two employee is accused of shoving a 9-year-old student into a wall at an elementary school, says police.
Coroner identifies body found near Leesburg, Garners Ferry Roads
Columbia Police officers are investigating after finding a body near Leesburg and Garners Ferry Roads Monday morning, say officers.
Columbia Animal Services hosting Pups and Pints adoption event
Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Pups and Pints adoption event this Saturday.
McDonald’s running special fundraising initiative for Ronald McDonald House
McDonald’s is running a special fundraising initiative for the Ronald McDonald House this week.
Section of Hardscrabble Road Project open, says SCDOT
A section of the Hardscrabble Road Project is now fully open from Marchbank Parkway to Kelly Mill Road, says SCDOT.
SCDOT closes Misty Lane in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation says Misty Lane in Lexington County is closed to all but local traffic.
Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar.
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
The South Carolina Senate started debating a budget Tuesday that accelerates a planned income tax cut instead of the House plan to use $500 million to give homeowners a one-time property tax rebate.
Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast Columbia Medical Park
Michael Bundy, the CEO of the Prisma Health Midlands Market, says the new 134,000-square-foot facility will include four operating rooms, 110 examination rooms, an outpatient pharmacy for easier access to medication for patients, and more.
