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Early voting period open through Friday in Town of Blythewood's special election

The early voting period is still open through Friday in the Town of Blythewood's special election over changing its form of government.

West Columbia City Hall to close due to water main issue

Officials say West Columbia City Hall will close on Wednesday, due to a water main issue.

Columbia Police arrest man accused of robbing two businesses on the same day

Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of robbing two businesses on the same day, according to CPD.

44-year-old man wanted for attempted murder, say deputies

Richland County investigators say a 44-year-old man is wanted for attempted murder after an incident in June.

Extremely rare but almost always fatal -- Midlands child dies from freshwater amoeba infection

"Greater than 97% of cases that have occurred since the 1960's have been fatal. There have only been four cases in the U.S. who have lived -- and those who live have variable outcomes," says Dr. Burch.

Lexington Police requesting help identifying two alleged June shoplifters

Lexington Police is requesting help identifying two alleged shoplifters who worked together to take merchandise from ULTA Beauty, said officers.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Cayce Police Department to host Back-to-School Bash

Local Living: Cayce Police Department's Back-to-School Bash

SC Forestry Commission extends state forest closure, continue search for 1 dog after another dead

A dog that is believed to be involved in a recent attack at Harbison State Forest was shot and killed overnight, according to the SC Forestry Commission.

Camden Police searching for 16-year-old

Camden Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old last seen in the Dusty Bend area of Camden, said officials.

Sumter Co. deputies say traffic stop leads to drug arrest

According to investigators, at 12:34am on July 16th, a deputy saw a car driving in a suspicious manor and believed the driver was impaired.

SCHP: Two killed in three vehicle collision on I-26 in Newberry

Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a three vehicle collision on I-26 East at mile marker 66 in Newberry Monday night.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

SCDPH: Case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in SC

There are less than 10 cases annually in the United States. While rare, Naegleria fowleri is nearly always fatal.

SCSO: New York resident arrested after traffic stop leads to marijuana trafficking charge

A New York resident has been arrested after a Thursday afternoon traffic stop led to deputies finding marijuana in his vehicle, said SCSO.

Local Living: SC Uplift Community Outreach

Deputies: NC man accused of trafficking fentanyl in Midlands

According to deputies, Brandon Pinkard, 41, facilitated fentanyl purchases at a home on YMCA Rd. in Lexington Co. in April and another purchase in Columbia in May on Jamil Rd.

Woman last seen leaving gas station found safe, Richland County investigators say

Richland County investigators say Clayton has been safely located.

Orangeburg County investigators searching for medically endangered Santee man

Orangeburg County investigators are searching for a medically endangered Santee man that was reported as missing on Monday, said deputies.

Kershaw County Co. identifies victim of Sunday collision

The Kershaw County Coroner has identified the victim of a collision that happened on Sunday, July 20.

Newberry Co. Coroner identifies victim of deadly Saturday collision

Newberry County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a deadly Saturday collision.

Police say woman took $800 in merchandise from beauty store

Police say the suspect was with a child in a motorized wheelchair at the time

Irmo Police Respond To Claims By Family Of Man Who Died In Custody Last Month

Irmo PD held press conference on police custody death

Irmo Police Department held a press conference on Monday morning in reference to the death of a N. Augusta man that was in police custody last month, say officials.