Winter coat drive benefits students from six elementary schools
Although it may be a little warmer than normal out today, that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods when it comes to cold winter weather.
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Carver-Lyon Elementary school students receive bikes for high scores
Twelve students at Carver-Lyon Elementary school were awarded with a brand new bicycle for showing the highest growth on their test scores.
IFD: 8 adults, children displaced after apartment fire
Firefighters with the Irmo Fire District responded to an apartment fire in the Woodland Village on Thursday afternoon, said fire crews.
CPD: Bond denied for woman accused of breaking into home
The Columbia Police Department says a woman was denied bond in connection with a home break-in, said officers.
Which rom-com does SC love?
Valentine's Day is almost here and a study by Looper found which romantic comedy South Carolinians love the most, according to the study.
South Carolina reserve freshman Jah suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to team
The program announced the status of the 6-foot Jah about 40 minutes before the top-ranked Gamecocks faced Missouri on Thursday night.
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina
A former Catholic priest in South Carolina has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for trying to sexually assault a boy and showing him pornography.
“It surprised me”: Midlands man wins lottery with second choice pick
A Midlands man’s second choice won him $300,000 while playing the lottery.
Lexington Police searching for individual accused of attempting to steal vehicle
Lexington police are searching for an individual accused of attempting to steal a vehicle, say police.
Lexington Co.: Missing 15-year-old found safe
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the teen has been found safe.
Medical marijuana legislation debate set to continue in SC
Medical Marijuana is once again up for debate in the State House.
State lawmakers considering bill that could change SC alcohol sales
A bill being discussed in the State House potentially change the way spirits are purchased in the Palmetto State.
RCSD: Another detention center guard arrested following misconduct in office
Once again a guard at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was arrested for misconduct in office, said the Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD).
OCSO: Florida men accused of trying to steal fuel in Orangeburg
Two Florida truckers have been arrested after they allegedly tried to steal thousand of dollars worth of fuel from a Five Chop Road gas station, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).
Woman charged with Summerton mayor's death
The woman allegedly responsible for the crash that killed the mayor of Summerton last month has been charged with a felony DUI, resulting in death, say officials.
City of Columbia to host Jump Start Your Heart Day Party
Jump start your heart with a day filled of free activities at the City of Columbia's Jump Start Your Heart Day Party.
Kershaw deputies arrest man accused of drug, gun charges
The Drug Unit for the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office has nabbed a suspected officials say was found in possession of various illegal drugs and guns
No. 1 South Carolina rolls past Missouri 83-45 without leading scorer Cardoso
MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 19 points, Chloe Kitts had 12 points and five blocks and No. 1 South Carolina handily won its first game with leading scorer Kamilla Cardoso.
Community leaders announce Bluff Road improvement project
The project aims to bring affordable assisted living, healthcare, a marketplace and a police substation to the Lower Richland community.
Local Living: Mardi Gras Festival, Cottontown Art Crawl, State Museum Accessibility Morning
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56 years later -- Victims and survivors of Orangeburg Massacre honored at annual ceremony
"Many of those people over the last 40 years have suffered all kinds of issues as a result of the trauma that they were under. And there was no medical assistance available, and they were made to feel initially as if they were responsible for their own injuries and the trauma that they suffered," he says.
Teen charged in downtown Columbia shooting
According to police, during the investigation they determined that Ramos illegally entered the U.S. from Honduras.
Jury finds Thomas McDowell guilty of murdering, kidnapping 4-year-old girl
A Lexington County jury has found Thomas Eric McDowell guilty in the kidnapping and killing of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez in June 1986.
Camden police asking for public's help finding teen
The Camden Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing teen last seen at the Kershaw County DSS office, say police.
Troopers seek information in deadly Lexington County I-20 hit-and-run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on I-20, said state troopers.
