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One lane blocked on St Andrew’s Road after collision, say Irmo Fire Crews

One lane of the roadway is blocked after a minor vehicle collision on St Andrew’s Road near the intersection of Piney Grove, say Irmo Fire Crews.

City of Columbia to host homebuyer workshop

The City of Columbia's Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop to teach residents interested about the home buying process for first time home buyers.

Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion. The strife could help both men

The long and occasionally quixotic relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after the South Carolina senator criticized the former president for refusing to support a federal abortion ban.

Woods fire on Old Dunbar Road under control in Lexington Co.

Lexington firefighters say a 1 acre woods fire at the 1800 block of Old Dunbar Road that broke out today is under control.

Man arrested after shooting at a gas station in Fairfield County

A man was arrested after a shooting at the Pops Gas Station, according to the Fairield County Sheriff's Office.

Multiple structure fire in Elgin under investigation

Fire crews worked a massive fire in Elgin, according to Kershaw County Fire Service.

Columbia officer arrested and terminated after domestic violence incident

An officer with the Columbia Police Department has been terminated and is now behind bars for domestic violence, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Columbia celebrates Gamecocks' national title

Sunday afternoon Gamecock fans lined Columbia's Main St. to celebrate the Women's Basketball team's national championship.

ONE-ON-ONE: USC provost explains international business program's high rankings

While USC’s undergraduate acceptance rate is around 64 percent, the international business programs are much more selective.

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Lexington Police warns of telephone scam making the rounds

Lexington Police are warning area residence to be on the lookout for a phone scam that's been circulating

Columbia Fisher House celebrates 1-year anniversary, Veterans and guests respond

"It was a family. This was our family while my husband was in the hospital. And then when he passed they grieved with us. And they made everything so much better. I just don't think I could've handled what I had to go through without them. We'd been married 46 and a half years," Shugart says.

SC Dept of Public Safety puckering up for good cause

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is puckering up for a smooch for a good cause.

Local Living: Spring Carnival, Kinetic Derby Day, Pathways to Healing’s Walk A Mile In Our Shoes

Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands!

DHEC holding virtual baby shower

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Count the Kicks is joining forces to hold a virtual baby shower.

Prosecutors: South Carolina prison supervisor took $219,000 in bribes; got 173 cellphones to inmates

A supervisor who managed security at a South Carolina prison accepted more than $219,000 in bribes over three years and got 173 contraband cellphones for inmates, according to federal prosecutors.

SCDOT: Overnight closures scheduled on I-126 eastbound for bridge work

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary closures of a section of I-126 eastbound, just east of the I-26/I-126 Interchange.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrating 50th anniversary with golden tickets

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is celebrating it 50th year and has partnered with different local businesses in the Palmetto State for people to have a chance to win a golden ticket.

Irmo Police: Railroad crossing closures on Wednesday

On Wednesday, April 17, CSX will be replacing ties at crossing in the Town of Irmo, say the police department.

Irmo Police: Multiple juveniles detained in relation to attempted car break-ins

Irmo Police say multiple juveniles have been detained after attempting car break-ins.

City of Columbia Business License Division giving reminder to business owners to renew license

The City of Columbia's Business Licenses Division is giving a reminder to business owners to renew their business licenses.

Richland County hosting 5th annual Jazz Fest

The Richland County Recreation Foundation is hosting its 5th Annual Jazz Fest on Saturday.

Coroner identifies person hit by vehicle on I-77

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill is releasing the name of the victim who was killed after a collision that happened over night on I-77, says the coroner's office.