Kershaw County deputies actively search for the homeless as temps dip
While various Counties, and City leaders are opening warming shelters throughout the area, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is going a step further.
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Man charged in connection to 2020 Columbia riots receives prison sentence
For all of the charges, Barnard was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. Sheriff Lott says this sentence should have been closer to the maximum of 35 years behind bars.
Columbia man accused of gun, drug trafficking sentenced to federal prison
A Columbia man was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of stolen firearms and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking offense, said the Department of Justice.
ABC Columbia broadcast interrupted for streaming viewers
ABC Columbia viewers watching on streaming services such as Roku or YouTube TV may be experiencing an interruption in service.
MUSC, SCSU announce student healthcare partnership
Students at South Carolina State University will soon get their healthcare from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Chancellor Bill Jones returns to university as president
Columbia International University has a new president.
VIDEO: Trailer stolen from Ronald McDonald House
Unfortunately no one is immune to thieves, even charitable organizations.
Scout Motors site work continues after 3-month pause over environmental concerns
"There are streams on the site, so those needed to be mitigated, and the way we do that, is we purchase or secure mitigation properties in other parts of the counties or area, and that is a tradeoff for any of those wetlands or streams that will be impacted on site," Ruble says.
Officers pack winter kits for South Carolina communities
Police officers across the state came to Columbia on Thursday to make sure people in their communities stay warm.
Local Living: 11th annual Pig and Oyster Roast, Columbia Museum of Art public touch tour, Adopt furry friend for $1
Local Living: Here is a look at a few events in the Midlands
2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced
On Thursday at the State House a group of chefs were named ambassadors for the state.
Individual accused of stealing headphones, army bag from multiple vehicles, say investigators
The Lexington Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to identify the individual accused of stealing from several vehicles, said the department.
Deputies: Another Alvin S. Glenn guard charged with misconduct in office
Deputies say over the past year Grady had approximately 65 phone calls with the inmate outside of her shift hours.
Logging equipment damaged after catching on fire, say firefighters
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a piece of logging equipment is damaged after it caught on fire this afternoon.
Laurens County man arrested by deputies for drug trafficking, say Newberry County deputies
A Laurens County man was arrested for drug and weapon violations after an investigation on Jan. 17, says the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.
Community baby shower to be held at Orangeburg County Library
Expecting mothers and moms with babies up to 12 months of age can take part in a baby shower at the Orangeburg County Library.
SCDOT commission appoints Justin Powell as next secretary of transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation at a meeting on Thursday morning.
Dominion Energy launches program in Eastover to help customers save money
Around 450 Dominion Energy customers in the Eastover community are now eligible for free energy-saving products and services.
Traffic lights at Main, College Streets intersection out, say Newberry Police
The Newberry Police Department is asking residents to approach the intersection of Main and College Streets with caution due to traffic lights in the area being out.
Officers searching for person accused of shoplifting at local business
The Cayce Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a person accused of shoplifting from a business in the area, say investigators.
Dominion Energy offers tips to manage energy bills as temperatures drop
With temperatures dropping, Dominion Energy is giving tips to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter.
S.C. House gives green light for gender transition ban
HB 4624, aimed at banning anyone in the State of South Carolina under the age of 18 from being able to gain access to any gender reassignment procedures has passed in the House with a vote of 82 to 23
Food Truck Fridays rolls back into Columbia
With the chill in the air, the City of Columbia may just be able to heat things up a bit with some delicious dishes for 'Food Truck Fridays'.
SC cannabis supporters urge lawmakers to change stance on marijuana
Wednesday at a rally at the statehouse, Senator Deon Tedder spoke about a proposed bill that would not allow the smell of marijuana alone to be a probable cause to search a vehicle.
School District Five students selected for honor choir
Multiple students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been selected for the South Carolina American Choral Directors Honor Choir, said district officials.
