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New details on death of chaplain student at Fort Jackson

The U.S. Army is releasing more information into the death of a chaplain student at Fort Jackson, say officials.

RCSD: Man wanted for murder turns himself in

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man wanted for murder turned himself in.

Local Living: Newberry College hosting jazz festival

SCDOT: Three overnight closures scheduled for I-126 westbound

SCDOT is announcing the closures of I-126 westbound between Elmwood Avenue and Colonial Life Boulevard for Carolina Crossroads project construction work.

Pawmetto Lifeline holds rally to advocate for a spray/neuter ordinance

On Tuesday morning, Pawmetto Lifeline rallied in front of Columbia City Hall to advocate for a spray/neuter ordinance.

Pet of the Week: Grace!

At just 4 months old, Grace is sweet as can be, well-mannered, and needs someone ready to commit to a lifelong companionship!

Town secures permanent solution to resolve sewer line issue

The Town of Lexington says the town will be moving forward with the next phase of a permanent solution to resolve a sewer line failure in the Downtown area.

Driver dead after single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County

A driver is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County on Saturday, Feb.24, said SCHP.

No. 1 South Carolina heads into final week of regular season still unbeaten

Dawn Staley has South Carolina in a familiar place with a week left in the regular season.

Four homes destroyed after afternoon subdivision fire, say firefighters

An afternoon fire in the Bowden Village subdivision off of Trotter Road has left four homes damaged and 7 people displaced, said the fire department.

Town of Irmo's special election for new council member starts today

The Town of Irmo is holding a special election today to find a new council member after Bill Danielson was elected Mayor.

Woman loses car accident lawsuit after caught on cam throwing Christmas tree

A woman in Ireland was in a car accident and claimed the constant pain in her back, neck and thoracic spine left her unable to lift groceries, do chores or play with her two children

Columbia Parks & Recreation Department unveils historic marker recognizing Eau Claire’s Lincoln Park

This Black History Month, Columbia Parks and Recreation unveiled a historical marker for Lincoln Park on Monday.

Local Living: Cottontown Art Crawl, Broadway in Columbia, jazz festival, oyster roast

Local Living: Here is a look at events in the Midlands

12-year-old last seen walking from home found safe, say Sumter police

Sumter Police says the 12-year-old was found and is safe.

Chaplain candidate dies at Fort Jackson

Officials at Fort Jackson say a chaplain candidate student died Monday morning.

Three accused of string of burglaries in Richland County

Two brothers and another man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries, say deputies.

CRFD: Mobile home destroyed after Sunday afternoon fire, three dogs dead

Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Green Acres Drive in Richland County around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday.

RCSD: Investigating after inmate assaulted at detention center

The Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) is investigating after an inmate was assaulted by several others, said the department.

Lee County deputies investigating after reports of shots fired at laundry service, reward offered

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after responding to a shots fired call at Crown Health Care Laundry Service located in Bishopville, said the sheriff's office.

RCSD investigating Sunday shooting, say deputies

RCSD deputies are investigating a Mallet Hill Road shooting that happened on Sunday, said the department.

Coroner identifies North Carolina woman who died after single-motorcycle collision in Cayce

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died due to a single-motorcycle collision in the Cayce area, said officiaks.

Coroner identifies individual who died in single-motorcycle collision

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the name of the individual who died in a single-motorcycle collision on Saturday, said the coroner's office.