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Metalworking supplier creating new jobs in Kershaw County

A metalworking supplier is investing 12 million dollars to create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County.

Former county First Steps executive director charged with fraud

Officials say Kimberly Jordan, used a credit card issued by First Steps for tens of thousands of dollars in personal expenses including a Jamaica vacation.

One killed in three-vehicle collision on Fish Hatchery Road in Lexington

Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a collision involving three vehicles Wednesday night on Fish Hatchery Rd.

MUSC donates AED's to RCSD

MUSC is helping the Richland County Sheriff's Department save lives.

SCDPH, BHDD move headquarters to Cayce

South Carolina's Department of Public Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities are on the move.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Christmas in July with the South Carolina Ballet

SCHP: Fatal collision under investigation

Highway patrol says a driver is dead following a collision in orangeburg Tuesday morning.

State leaders, grand jurors, fight use of cell phones by inmates to commit organized crime

Attorney General Alan Wilson highlighted three recent cases of organized crime rings, saying 90% of illegal activities orchestrated from behind bars would stop if state prisons could jam contraband cell phones.

Officer-Involved shooting reported in Saluda Co.

Investigators say no members of law enforcement were injured and the suspect is in custody.

Several deputies injured, patrol cars damaged during pursuit

A man was arrested after a pursuit that left several deputies injured, and patrol cars damaged, according to RCSD.

Man accused of shooting at officers in July 2023 pleads guilty, says Columbia Police

Columbia Police says a man accused of shooting at officers and the public in July 2023 has pleaded guilty.

Saluda Riverwalk to experience temporary water shutoff, restroom closure

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department says Saluda Riverwalk will experience a temporary water service interruption on Tuesday, July 15.

Kinley Road reopens after cut natural gas line causing traffic to close down

Columbia-Richland Fire Department says Kinley Road has reopened to traffic between Shady Lane & Broad River Road after Wednesday morning’s gas line break.

Tax free weekend dates announced

If you're looking to save money on back-to-school shopping, the Department of Revenue announced the dates for tax free weekend.

SCDOT to temporarily close Sunny Plain Road bridge over I-26 for replacement in Calhoun County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close and detour the Sunny Plain Road bridge over I-26 in Calhoun County, said officials.

South Carolina records first measles case of 2025

The South Carolina Dept. of Health (SCDPH) on Wednesday announced an Upstate resident is the state's first confirmed case of the infection since September 2024.