Officers pack winter kits for South Carolina communities
Police officers across the state came to Columbia on Thursday to make sure people in their communities stay warm.
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2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced
On Thursday at the State House a group of chefs were named ambassadors for the state.
Individual accused of stealing headphones, army bag from multiple vehicles, say investigators
The Lexington Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to identify the individual accused of stealing from several vehicles, said the department.
Deputies: Another Alvin S. Glenn guard charged with misconduct in office
Deputies say over the past year Grady had approximately 65 phone calls with the inmate outside of her shift hours.
Logging equipment damaged after catching on fire, say firefighters
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a piece of logging equipment is damaged after it caught on fire this afternoon.
Laurens County man arrested by deputies for drug trafficking, say Newberry County deputies
A Laurens County man was arrested for drug and weapon violations after an investigation on Jan. 17, says the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.
Community baby shower to be held at Orangeburg County Library
Expecting mothers and moms with babies up to 12 months of age can take part in a baby shower at the Orangeburg County Library.
SCDOT commission appoints Justin Powell as next secretary of transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation at a meeting on Thursday morning.
Dominion Energy launches program in Eastover to help customers save money
Around 450 Dominion Energy customers in the Eastover community are now eligible for free energy-saving products and services.
Traffic lights at Main, College Streets intersection out, say Newberry Police
The Newberry Police Department is asking residents to approach the intersection of Main and College Streets with caution due to traffic lights in the area being out.
Officers searching for person accused of shoplifting at local business
The Cayce Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a person accused of shoplifting from a business in the area, say investigators.
Dominion Energy offers tips to manage energy bills as temperatures drop
With temperatures dropping, Dominion Energy is giving tips to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter.
S.C. House gives green light for gender transition ban
HB 4624, aimed at banning anyone in the State of South Carolina under the age of 18 from being able to gain access to any gender reassignment procedures has passed in the House with a vote of 82 to 23
Food Truck Fridays rolls back into Columbia
With the chill in the air, the City of Columbia may just be able to heat things up a bit with some delicious dishes for 'Food Truck Fridays'.
SC cannabis supporters urge lawmakers to change stance on marijuana
Wednesday at a rally at the statehouse, Senator Deon Tedder spoke about a proposed bill that would not allow the smell of marijuana alone to be a probable cause to search a vehicle.
School District Five students selected for honor choir
Multiple students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been selected for the South Carolina American Choral Directors Honor Choir, said district officials.
H&R Block offering money off services during partnership with Richland Two for backpack program
District officials say for a select period of time people can donate items at their H&R Block office and receive money off their tax services.
Dating series Love Island USA casting in Columbia
Want to be on the next "Love Island USA"? The reality dating series is casting local singles in Columbia.
FBI warns of "sextortion" cases rising online, targeting young boys
"Really, we just want these victims to understand that they are not alone. We know that this can be very frightening, this can be embarrassing. And in some cases they think that they are going to get in trouble with law enforcement and we want them to know that that's not the case," says Wheeler.
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Aldi ditches plastic bags for good
Aldi customer will no longer be able to purchase plastic bags.
Deputies: Student arrested for bringing gun to school
Investigators say just after 8am the school resource officer was notified by administrators that they found a handgun in the student's backpack when he set off the school's metal detector.
South Carolina Republicans weigh transgender health restrictions as Missouri sees similar bills
Restrictions on medical care for transgender minors are up for debate in the South Carolina House on Wednesday, as a slew of like-minded proposals receive discussion in a Missouri legislative committee.
Rep. Justin Bamberg offers to be Nikki Haley's VP
Democratic State Representative Justin Bamberg has offered to cross the aisle and join Nikki Haley's ticket for the presidency as her vice president in a longshot attempt.
