Richland County deputy arrested for driving under the influence
One deputy is under arrest and facing charges of driving under the influence, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
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Five teens arrested for burglary at R1 CrossFit Gym
Two adults and three juveniles responsible for a burglary, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Two teens arrested after deadly shooting of a pizza delivery driver
Columbia Police Department investigators have charged two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery driver that happened on November 29, 2023.
Mother-daughter duo in jail after custodial interference involving a 2-year-old girl
Two females are facing charges in connection with a custodial interference investigation involving a 2-year-old girl, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Private school scholarship portal application open
A portal created by the State Department of Education to accept applications for $6 thousand scholarships to qualifying in-state students is now open.
Director for SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice discusses issues, funding needed for improvements
"It's a good investment for the state because the more you invest in juvenile justice and in preventative services, the less you have to spend on the long end," says Hendrick.
Person taken to hospital after Sumter County shooting, say deputies
A Friday afternoon shooting in Sumter County resulted in one man being taken to a hospital and the suspect being arrested, said the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Coroner identifies infant who died in Rembert mobile home fire
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says an infant has died in a Rembert mobile home fire.
Man wanted for Columbia murder arrested in North Dakota, say police
A man wanted for murder in Columbia was recently arrested in North Dakota, said the Columbia Police Department.
Coroner: Remains those of woman who disappeared 12 years ago
Adriana Laster, who was 28 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen in September of 2011.
Richland Library to host art exhibit to showcase Benedict College art students work
The Richland Library is hosting a gallery opening for its latest art exhibition on Friday.
Local Living: Columbia Museum of Art to host tour for blind, low vision visitors
Local Living: Columbia Museum of Art hosting a tour for blind and low vision visitors.
SCDMV partners with foundation to host book drive
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign.
Marquel Blackwell Named Gamecocks’ Running Backs Coach
Blackwell comes to Carolina following a one-year stint at Texas A&M. Prior to his arrival in Aggieland, Blackwell spent the 2022 season at Ole Miss after three seasons at Houston.
As temperatures drop, warming stations in the Midlands open up
In preparation of the temperature drop this weekend some local churches and places will open up warming centers this week.
City of Sumter hosting trash removal service week
The City of Sumter is hosting a free one-time residential curbside junk removal service next week, said city officials.
Deputies: 9-year-old child found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Jude McGregor is home safe.
Kershaw County deputies actively search for the homeless as temps dip
While various Counties, and City leaders are opening warming shelters throughout the area, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is going a step further.
Man charged in connection to 2020 Columbia riots receives prison sentence
For all of the charges, Barnard was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. Sheriff Lott says this sentence should have been closer to the maximum of 35 years behind bars.
Columbia man accused of gun, drug trafficking sentenced to federal prison
A Columbia man was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of stolen firearms and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking offense, said the Department of Justice.
ABC Columbia broadcast interrupted for streaming viewers
ABC Columbia viewers watching on streaming services such as Roku or YouTube TV may be experiencing an interruption in service.
MUSC, SCSU announce student healthcare partnership
Students at South Carolina State University will soon get their healthcare from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Chancellor Bill Jones returns to university as president
Columbia International University has a new president.
VIDEO: Trailer stolen from Ronald McDonald House
Unfortunately no one is immune to thieves, even charitable organizations.
Scout Motors site work continues after 3-month pause over environmental concerns
"There are streams on the site, so those needed to be mitigated, and the way we do that, is we purchase or secure mitigation properties in other parts of the counties or area, and that is a tradeoff for any of those wetlands or streams that will be impacted on site," Ruble says.
