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Portion of Hardscrabble Road to shut down due to construction

According to SCDOT, a portion of Hardscrabble Road is set to close overnight beginning on Wednesday.

Deputies: Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons arrest

Investigators say narcotics agents stopped David Matthews, 51, on I-26 near Charleston Hwy.

Columbia Police investigating after thousands of dollars worth of kitchen and cooking equipment stolen

The Columbia Police Department's Property Crimes Unit is investigating after thousands of dollars worth of kitchen and cooking equipment belonging to a well-known church was stolen.

Claflin University went on lockdown following shooting incident at SC State

According to Claflin University the school's campus went on lockdown after a shooting incident at SC State University.

ODPS asking for public's help finding woman last seen at store

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a missing 38-year-old woman.

Coroner identifies person killed in motorcycle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person killed in a motorcycle collision, said the coroner's office.

Lexington County coroner identifies body found on I-20

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the name of the woman found dead on the shoulder of I-20 Westbound.

South Carolina wants to restart executions with firing squad, electric chair and lethal injection

Lawyers for four death row inmates who have run out of appeals are expected to argue to the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's old electric chair and new firing squad are cruel and unusual punishments.

Small earthquake reported in the Midlands

Official say the 1.74 quake rattled the dishes around 6:30am

Pet of the Week: Samantha

Samantha's love story with fellow shelter dog, Papi, has already captivated all Columbia Animal Services' staff and volunteers! She's hoping to find her true happily ever after in a furever home ahead of Valentine's Day.

Midlands owner accused of evading thousands in taxes

The Department of Revenue says a Midlands restaurant owner is accused of evading more than $238 thousand in taxes.

Leaphart Elementary School students become published authors

Eight Leaphart Elementary School (LES) STEAM Magnet students have become published authors through writing program.

FBI searching for NY murder suspect who has ties to SC

The FBI office in Columbia is warning South Carolina residents to be on the lookout for a suspect in a New York murder.

Almost 38 years later -- trial for accused murderer of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez set to begin

On June 5th, 1986, young Jessica was abducted from her home while she slept next to her sister, Rebecca.

Updated plans for redevelopment project of Richland Mall announced

The City of Forest Acres held a press conference on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 to give an update on the redevelopment of Richland Mall.

Local Living: Events happening in the Midlands

Local Living: Take a look at events happening in the Midlands

Deputies: Teen returned home safe

According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Tyquell Calvin was found and is now home.

Solicitor: Two sentenced after drugs found in child's dollhouse

A spokesperson for the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office says Justin Goff, 34, and Steven Loan, 36, pleaded guilty in Lexington Co. on Jan 25th.

SCAG: Midlands man facing child sex abuse charges

Investigators say William Shuford, 71, was arrested last week after they say he traveled to meet someone he believed to be a minor for sex.

RCSD: Missing Midlands girl found safe

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 12-year-old.

South Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood

A South Carolina woman who traveled elsewhere for an abortion just days after reaching six weeks of pregnancy wants a court to affirm that the state’s ban on the procedure — when a “fetal heartbeat” can be detected — should not take effect until later in a pregnancy.