Man arrested after joint investigation in Sumter County, say deputies
A Midlands man was arrested after a joint investigation in Sumter County on Wednesday, said the sheriff's office.
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Saluda County man sentenced to prison for 2022 murder
A Saluda County man has been convicted in a 2022 murder case.
Medical students surprised with residency locations during USC's "Match Day"
At exactly 12 o'clock on Friday, medical students across the country found out what city they'll be going to for their residencies in what's known as "Match Day." And the same is true for future doctors right here at the University of South Carolina, as they gathered at Central Energy on Gregg Street for a celebration that's years in the making.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center will have follow-up inspection, officials say
Today was the deadline for Richland County to respond to the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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Columbia ranked as a Southern city on the rise
Recently the popular publication Southern Living ranked Columbia as the No.5 City In The South On The Rise.
Lexington police searching for alleged MoneyGram thief
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying an alleged thief, say the department.
Richland Co. deputies searching for missing man
Investigators say James Buchanan, 65, was last seen Wednesday driving his electric bike away from his assisted living home on Hartford St. in Columbia.
Seasonal nonstop flights to Miami to restart at Columbia Airport
American Airlines is restarting its seasonal nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Miami International Airport (MIA).
RCSD K9 deputy back home after being shot during incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says one of their deputies is back home after a recent overnight shooting.
SC Senate approves bill to change the way lawmakers pick judges
South Carolina Senate approved a bill that would change the way judges are brought up for election before the general assembly.
Sumter man arrested after allegedly contacting child through online video game
A Midlands man was charged after a minor's parent contacted Sumter County deputies about their child possibly being approached by an older man, said the sheriff's office.
Man arrested after fleeing Sumter County traffic stop, say deputies
A man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop in Sumter County, say deputies.
Alex Murdaugh federal sentencing set for April 1
Convicted murder and confessed fraudster Alex Murdaugh soon will face another round of sentencing for his litany of crimes.
Coroner identifies man who disappeared in Lake Carolina waters
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man who disappeared in Lake Carolina while kayaking on Thursday, say the coroner's office.
Five people displaced after Thursday evening house fire
The Columbia - Richland Fire Department says five people are without a place to call home after a fire broke out in their Lucius Road home Thursday evening.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Lake Carolina kayaker found
The body of a missing kayaker who disappeared in the waters of Lake Carolina has been found.
Two Midlands HBCUs join fight against anti-semitism
Two Midlands HBCUs are joining the fight against antisemitism.
South Carolina teacher retention rates for the 2022-2023 academic year
A new report reveals why South Carolina teachers are likely to leave their districts or leave the profession altogether.
Harpootlian, Goldfinch introduce bipartisan bill to crack down on repeat DUI offenders
Harpootlian addressed the large number of repeat DUI offenders between 2020 and 2023 by saying, "There were over 4,000 DUI arrests for DUI 2nd and above. Of which 2,000 of those were plead to DUI first."
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Benedict College 2024 Convocation
Benedict College held its “Founder Day Convocation” which celebrated the school’s 154 year history.
Gamecocks top Arkansas to advance in SEC basketball tournament
Nashville, TN (WOLO)--Arkansas started out hot but Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks ultimately pulled away from the Hogs 80-66. Freshman Collin Murray-Boyles lead the Gamecocks with 24 points and 7 rebounds. It is the Gamecocks first SEC tournament win since…
Search underway for missing boater on Lake Carolina
According to a spokesperson for the fire department, just before 3pm Thursday afternoon, a kayaker over turned on Lake Carolina and did not resurface.
Lexington County deputies searching for man wanted for grand larceny, burglary
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department are searching for a man wanted for grand larceny, criminal conspiracy and burglary, said the department.
