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Early morning fire damages Woodspur Road home

An early morning fire on Woodspur Road has left a home with significant damages, said the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.

Richland Co. Council Approves Pay Increase For Full Time Employees

Psychiatric hospital escapee back in custody

New details regarding a detainee who managed to escape custody late Friday night from Brian Psychiatric Hospital.

Shores apartment at Hardscrabble Road closing due to widening project

Beginning on Monday, Jan. 15, the Hardscrabble Road entrance to The Shores apartment complex will be temporarily closed.

Early morning Orangeburg collision leaves one dead

One person is dead after an early morning collision in Orangeburg County, says the SCHP.

Forest Acres officer recovering in hospital after traffic accident

The Forest Acres Police Department says an officer is recovering in a hospital after being injured in a traffic accident in Forest Acres.

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Former Furman football Coach Art Baker dies at age 94

Former Furman head football coach Art Baker, known as instrumental in the success of Paladin football, has died at 94.

MOVE TO FIVE POINTS: New Brookland Tavern keeping Midlands music scene alive in new location

While some things have changed with a move to a new location, many things have stayed the same such as New Brookland’s commitment to local music.

Kershaw County hosts MLK Unity Day Celebration

Just ahead of the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, Kershaw County will host a celebration for members of the public this weekend.

VP Harris to speak, thousands expected to attend "King Day at the Dome"

Thousands are expected to attend the event which will begin with a service at Zion Baptist Church in downtown Columbia, followed by a march to the State House for a 10 a.m. rally featuring an address from Vice President Kamala Harris.

Sumter Police: Searching for man connected to attempted robbery, shooting

The Sumter Police Department is searching for a man after officers say he was involved in an attempted armed robbery and shooting at a home on Thursday night.

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Police: Habitual offender charged with DUI resulting in death

Investigators say the crash happened around 10pm Thursday night.

Police: Two charged in separate but related shootings

Columbia Police say two men are facing charges related to shootings at North Pointe Estates, an apartment complex on Ripplemeyer Ave.

Richland School District Two brother and sister shoe drive

Brother, sister launch shoe drive to help those in need

A brother and sister from Richland School District Two launched a shoe drive to help people in need.

President Biden to speak at First in the Nation Celebration dinner in SC

The South Carolina Democratic Party announced that President Joe Biden will serve as the keynote speaker for the party’s first-in-the-nation celebration dinner.

Man charged with murder found dead in jail cell

A man who was charged with murder was found dead in his jail cell shortly before midnight on Thursday night, says the Solicitor’s Office.

Prisma Health to host classes for children suffering the loss of a loved one

Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing Hearts Grief Program for children ages five to 18 to help them deal with the loss of a loved one.

TSA releases data for number of firearms found at SC security checkpoints in 2023

The Transportation Security Administration has released new data showing how many firearms were discovered in carry-on luggage in 2023.

Fairfield County coroner releases name of second victim of wrong way I-77 collision

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has released the name of the second victim involved in a wrong way accident on I-77 near mile marker 31, says the coroner's office.

Murdaugh judge could be a trial witness

Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys could call the judge who convicted him as a witness.

SCSO: 19-year-old wanted in connection with ongoing robbery case in custody

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 19-year-old Cameron Pearson is in custody after being wanted in connection with an ongoing robbery case.

RCSD: Corrections officer arrested for committing misconduct in office

A Midlands corrections officer was arrested on Friday for misconduct in office and furnishing contraband to a prisoner, says the sheriff's department.