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1 dead, 1 injured after late night Lexington County collision, says SCHP

One person is dead and one person is injured after a late night collision on Tuesday, says SCHP.

911 calls show fears of residents and friends after a young man got shot entering the wrong home

A concerned college student asked police if they'd seen his fraternity brother early one Saturday morning after he'd sent the 20-year-old home from a sports bar in an Uber.

CPD investigating following Columbia shooting

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a shooting on Tuesday night sent one person to the hospital, said officers.

South Carolina Men's Basketball beats No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

Gamecocks win at home against No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

ABC News projects Donald Trump the winner of the NH primary, Haley responds

The results of the New Hampshire Primary are coming in tonight and preliminary results show Trump in the lead and according to political analyst is the projected winner.

WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE? Expert and lawmaker disagree on whether it helps the Palmetto State

The School Choice Bill creates educational scholarship accounts that provide parents with up to $6,000 to pay for their child’s education. Garvin believes this is a misuse of public dollars that should instead be used to improve public schools.

Will Haley win New Hampshire? What happens next? USC Political Science professor weighs in

"If she wins, this is huge. Even if she loses but comes within five or six points, that's still huge. That carries her at least to South Carolina, probably to Super Tuesday. And that's what she's hoping for. Even if she's limping, if she can limp into Super Tuesday, that might be enough to jump start things, but she has to have a strong showing tonight," he says.

DHEC brings attention to health pregnancy-related health concerns

Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day.

Local Living: My Fair Lady

Richland County hosting sleeping bag drive for the homeless

The Richland County Neighborhood Council (RCNC) is partnering with Midlands nonprofit All Kind for a sleeping bag drive to benefit the County’s homeless population.

Midlands man charged in child pornography investigation

Investigators say on September 5th of last year deputies received a tip from the Attorney General's Office in reference to child pornography.

Columbia Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire

Firefighters say they are working to contain a fire at Columbia Rising Apartments on Johnson Ave. near N. Main St.

State Superintendent of Education requests inquiry into R1 learning center

Richland School District One officials have spoken out after becoming aware of a requested inquiry by the State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.

Riverbanks Zoo beloved koala dies

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of a beloved koala Charlotte.

Midlands native celebrating book launch with book tour stop in Columbia

South Carolina Native and former Gamecock A'ja Wilson is making a stop in Columbia to promote the launch of her upcoming book 'Dear Black Girls'.

City of Columbia raising awareness about heart disease with Go Red Columbia

The City of Columbia is hosting a press conference and community photo session to raise awareness about heart disease.

Pet of the Week: Roscoe!

Now until February 3rd, Lexington County Animal Services is offering free adoptions in honor of the "FREE-zing" weather! Roscoe would love to be your couch and lap dog to cuddle with on these cold winter days.

Midlands "gang member" sentenced to 25 years in prison for drugs

A Midlands gang member was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Thursday, said the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn GED

The South Carolina Department of Education is offering some incentive for adults who did not finish high school looking to continue their education.

89th Annual Carolina Cup to be sponsored by MUSC Health

"We're excited for the medical community to provide emergency services, not only to the jockeys, with physicians on staff, to care for anything that may come up but also to the patrons that attend the races every year. So, MUSC is excited to be apart of this event and thankful for the opportunity," says Holmstrom.