Longtime Republican Political Advisor Richard Quinn Sr. dies
A longtime republican political advisor who was caught in a scandal at the South Carolina State House died on Thursday.
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Gas prices going up in time for Spring
If you are hitting the road this weekend prices at the pump are going up just in time for Spring.
No. 1 seed South Carolina women blow past Presbyterian 91-39 to begin March Madness run
Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting as No. 1 overall seed South Carolina easily overcame the absence of starters Kamilla Cardoso and Bree Hall to beat No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Richland County investigating Clemson Road drive-by shooting, deputies say
Richland County deputies are investigating a Thursday drive-by shooting.
SCDC: Inmate charged with murder in connection to death of cellmate
A Broad River Correctional Institute inmate is being charged with the murder of his cellmate, said SCDC.
South Carolina starter Bree Hall out against Presbyterian in NCAA Tournament opener
South Carolina opened the NCAA Tournament without two starters as forward Bree Hall was held out for what a team spokeswoman said were “precautionary reasons.”
Man sentenced to prison in connection with Lexington County burglary
A Midlands man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison following a burglary in Lexington County, says the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Columbia Fireflies introduce new alternate identity for 2024 season
The Columbia Fireflies today hosted a press conference to reveal a new alternate food identity called The Carolina Grits.
West Columbia man arrested on charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors
A West Columbia man has been arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, said the Attorney General's Office.
Man arrested after seen waving gun at park, say officers
A man has recently been arrested in Sumter after he was seen waving a gun while at a park, say officers.
1 dead after vehicle went off the road, says SCHP
One person is dead after a vehicle went off the left side of the road in Richland county, says SCHP.
SCDC: Inmate to be charged after assaulting correctional officer at prison
An inmate is going to be charged after assaulting a correctional officer in a Broad River Correctional Institute housing unit on Thursday, said SCDC.
Lexington County deputies searching for individuals accused of assaulting woman
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public to submit tips that lead to identifying two people accused of assault.
SCSO: Man accused of assaulting victim, causing injury
A man was arrested after Sumter County deputies say he is accused of assaulting a victim which caused injury to the person.
Lexington Police asking for public's help finding person accused of using stolen debit card
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying someone accused of using a stolen debit card to purchase gift cards at Lexington Walmart, say officers.
Columbia elementary school receives gift of bike riding
Founded in 2018, All Kids Bike has spread to a thousand schools in all 50 states.
SCSO: Man accused of attacking pregnant woman arrested
A man accused of attacking a pregnant woman this month is behind bars.
DHEC wants residents to stay healthy by celebrating National Nutrition Month
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to stay healthy by celebrating National Nutrition Month.
Victims Matter Rally offers support to violent crime survivors, brings attention to barriers within justice system
"We just want to move on, and we want a better life for ourselves and a better life for our children. And if it means getting our children protection and letting them move on and not go through all the mental torment they go through, I will fight. I will stand my ground, I'm not going anywhere," she says.
Drake's Duck-in held grand re-opening after renovations complete
A popular eatery on Main Street is back open with a fresh look and an updated menu.
COMET drivers honored at special awards ceremony for Transit Employee Appreciation Week
On Thursday March 21, the COMET held a special awards ceremony for two bus operators.
Local Living: State museum Spring break discount, Monster Jam, City of Columbia’s summer camps
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to checkout!
Fort Jackson solider found unresponsive on Thursday morning
Fort Jackson emergency response personnel located an unresponsive male soldier in on-post housing on Thursday morning after receiving a 911 call, said Army officials.
RCSD: Road reopen after investigators worked scene of domestic incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says all roads in the area is back open after deputies investigated a domestic violence incident on Thursday afternoon.
Lexington Police asking for public's help finding individuals accused of shoplifting at Target
The Lexington Police Department is searching for four alleged shoplifters who were involved in several incidents at a Sunset Boulevard Target, says investigators.
